We Are Better...8/10, Carmelo Taylor, WR, VA
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The following comments are not pointed to this kid specifically, but more of a general view. As a fan, I have zero interest in recruiting and "commitments" based upon today's world of NIL, portals, transfers, and this generation's understanding of the definition of the word "commitment". So, I don't get too excited when kids " commit" to PSU nor do I get discouraged when the inevitable "respect my decision" tweet is sent out weeks or months later.
Now, I will still watch and cheer for whichever 22 players trot out on the field each Saturday. However, I don't live or die with the world of recruiting.
OTOH, I can't imagine being a coach in today's world and spending so much time, energy, and effort recruiting these kids knowing exactly what I outlined above regarding NIL, portal, and "I'm 107% committed"...until they're not!
Yes, they get paid very, very, well, but that's got to really wear on them(the coaches) mentally and emotionally over time.
Not only have I lost interest in recruiting because of this lack of true commitment, I find my interest in college football waning overall.
I could not agree more. Over about the last five years I have gone from cannot wait to watch to if there is nothing better to do, I'll watch. I did not even watch all the PSU games last year which is probably the first time in 30/35 years I missed any. The portal, the not playing in bowl games and now the NIL has really caused me to lose interest. They should just create some kind of minor league system and get these kids out of the college game. Most of them are not there for the education anyway.
in Ancient Rome....
"Must of us have got his wrong. It is widely believed that the thumbs up gesture originates from the gladiatorial fights of ancient Rome, in which the destiny of a losing gladiator was decided by the crowd. Thumbs up, he lived, thumbs down -he died. If this is what you believe – then you would be wrong, and here’s why.
Thumbs down, signified “swords down,” which meant the losing gladiator was worth more to them alive and was to be spared to fight another day."
I thought names of the player's affiliated sponsors are labeled on their jersey's.
I thought names of the player's affiliated sponsors are labeled on their jersey's.
Next, we’ll see college football players put on a sponsor cap for interviews like NASCAR drivers.
Yep and a soda bottle sitting on the table with the Pepsi logo pointed at the cameraNext, we’ll see college football players put on a sponsor cap for interviews like NASCAR drivers.
Here's the bat signal tweet from CJF, a day after Carmelo surprised everyone and posted that he was committing.
The important thing in all of this, is letting God weigh in before making such earth shaking decisions.
Patrick Henry receiver Carmelo Taylor picks Penn State
"It was very difficult," he said of his decision.
Around the Way with EJ: Check In with Carmelo Taylor
The Patrick Henry standout is heading to Penn State to suit up for the Nittany Lions.
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