Tanner Bailey retiring from football
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I always hate to hear that about a kid. Thanks for being a Gamecock Tanner!
Best of luck to him in his future!!!
Best of luck to him in his future!!!
Kind of surprising as he was a top 15 rated QB coming out of high school. Tons of big-time offers. Don't think he threw a pass in college.
Maybe he had enough experience in college to know he wasn't a top level college qb and rather than go to a much lower level of college football where he could play, he decided to walk away. I don't think there is any shame in that at all.
Good luck to him.
Good luck to him.
Yeah, some guys will go anywhere they have to just to keep playing, which I respect in a different way.
Nothing wrong with not wanting to play in front of high school type crowds at a lower division just keep playing though.
This was posted on his IG account. He said what he said with class.
A post I never thought I’d make, but here it is.
A post I never thought I’d make, but here it is.
Just as Abraham, Daniel, and Job were all unsure of what God’s master plan was in the Bible, I recently found myself in the same predicament. For the past 8 years, my life has had one main constant : football. Never did I have time to think of my future plans beyond the game I’ve loved for so long. Unfortunately, I thought that ball would last forever and give me the ultimate happiness, but boy was I wrong.
Almost all of my favorite memories over the years have come from playing sports. I’ve been so blessed to have such great teammates, coaches, and mentors who all have supported me through the ups and downs. I am forever grateful for the memories I’ve shared with each and every person I’ve come in contact with.
Although some may not understand, or even agree, I have decided to hang up the cleats once and for all. I know the God I serve is faithful, and I have never been so excited to start a new chapter of my life. I no doubt will miss it and sometimes wonder why God has lead me down this path, but I know that the plan He sees is much greater than the one I see. I will always be thankful for all of the opportunities I’ve been given, from playing at Gordo High School, to the University of South Carolina, to having the chance to play at my dream school at Auburn University. I cannot express how much this game has shaped me as a person.
Psalms 61:2 reads, “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” It’s crazy how this verse has come full circle to my life, as I’ve kept it in my bio for over a year now. I wasn’t ever sure why God laid this verse on my heart, but now a year later, it has never been so clear. God works in mysterious ways, and in the end he is always in control.
Typing this was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, as I do not take this decision lightly. Thank you, football, for the greatest times and memories a kid can ask for. 
Couldn't have retired in a better manner.This was posted on his IG account. He said what he said with class.
A post I never thought I’d make, but here it is.
Just as Abraham, Daniel, and Job were all unsure of what God’s master plan was in the Bible, I recently found myself in the same predicament. For the past 8 years, my life has had one main constant : football. Never did I have time to think of my future plans beyond the game I’ve loved for so long. Unfortunately, I thought that ball would last forever and give me the ultimate happiness, but boy was I wrong.
Almost all of my favorite memories over the years have come from playing sports. I’ve been so blessed to have such great teammates, coaches, and mentors who all have supported me through the ups and downs. I am forever grateful for the memories I’ve shared with each and every person I’ve come in contact with.
Although some may not understand, or even agree, I have decided to hang up the cleats once and for all. I know the God I serve is faithful, and I have never been so excited to start a new chapter of my life. I no doubt will miss it and sometimes wonder why God has lead me down this path, but I know that the plan He sees is much greater than the one I see. I will always be thankful for all of the opportunities I’ve been given, from playing at Gordo High School, to the University of South Carolina, to having the chance to play at my dream school at Auburn University. I cannot express how much this game has shaped me as a person.
Psalms 61:2 reads, “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” It’s crazy how this verse has come full circle to my life, as I’ve kept it in my bio for over a year now. I wasn’t ever sure why God laid this verse on my heart, but now a year later, it has never been so clear. God works in mysterious ways, and in the end he is always in control.
Typing this was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, as I do not take this decision lightly. Thank you, football, for the greatest times and memories a kid can ask for.
Selfish, making a decision in his own best interest.This was posted on his IG account. He said what he said with class.
A post I never thought I’d make, but here it is.
Just as Abraham, Daniel, and Job were all unsure of what God’s master plan was in the Bible, I recently found myself in the same predicament. For the past 8 years, my life has had one main constant : football. Never did I have time to think of my future plans beyond the game I’ve loved for so long. Unfortunately, I thought that ball would last forever and give me the ultimate happiness, but boy was I wrong.
Almost all of my favorite memories over the years have come from playing sports. I’ve been so blessed to have such great teammates, coaches, and mentors who all have supported me through the ups and downs. I am forever grateful for the memories I’ve shared with each and every person I’ve come in contact with.
Although some may not understand, or even agree, I have decided to hang up the cleats once and for all. I know the God I serve is faithful, and I have never been so excited to start a new chapter of my life. I no doubt will miss it and sometimes wonder why God has lead me down this path, but I know that the plan He sees is much greater than the one I see. I will always be thankful for all of the opportunities I’ve been given, from playing at Gordo High School, to the University of South Carolina, to having the chance to play at my dream school at Auburn University. I cannot express how much this game has shaped me as a person.
Psalms 61:2 reads, “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” It’s crazy how this verse has come full circle to my life, as I’ve kept it in my bio for over a year now. I wasn’t ever sure why God laid this verse on my heart, but now a year later, it has never been so clear. God works in mysterious ways, and in the end he is always in control.
Typing this was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, as I do not take this decision lightly. Thank you, football, for the greatest times and memories a kid can ask for.
Of course I was joking. If a player said he was leaving Carolina for Texas for God's will, the board would be good with it? What if he didn't say it, but that was his true reason for leaving? We good? Let's leave the judging to the big guy instead of speculating and judging.
Could be worse. You could have thought it was Saturday.you wake up thinking it’s Friday, only to quickly realize it’s just Wednesday…