I think it's hilarious that fans think they are entitled to anything. "we do not

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Apr 22, 2017
12:34:18pm

runnincoug All-American

I think it's hilarious that fans think they are entitled to anything. "we do not

have to stand for this and stay put."

Ha. We're not the ones playing the game. The vast majority of us are watching it for free on byutv.

Anyway, I just don't buy that we have carte blanche authority to criticize college kids. I do agree with your point that it's how we do it, but I'm doubtful based on our back and forth that we'd agree on what's an appropriate way to voice frustration about performance.

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POLL: Do you believe we should censor what we say here because the players may read it?

gurt

4/22/17 9:46am

I think in general it's smart not to be overly critical of student athletes.

thebruce

4/22/17 9:52am

That wasn't my question

gurt

4/22/17 9:56am

I think it answers your question. Take it easy on the kids.

thebruce

4/22/17 10:01am

That's nice that you believe you answered my question

gurt

4/22/17 10:14am

I thought he answered your question. Sounds like your question is confusing

runnincoug

4/22/17 10:29am

Sounded like a perfectly fine answer to your question to me.

GenkiLawyer

4/22/17 2:14pm

You mean adults. Ones that are legally able to vote, go to war, and many of which have served missions.

sakhr

4/22/17 11:01am

Yes, the amateurs.

thebruce

4/22/17 11:07am

Those "amateurs" live a significantly better life than most their age, including the 18 year-old junior enlisted

sakhr

4/22/17 11:19am

Personal attacks, as often happens on CB, are never justified-nor harsh critique

runnincoug

4/22/17 11:28am

I think we can voice frustration and disappointment.

wilsdad

4/22/17 11:40am

The reason I say it's better to go after coaches is...

thebruce

4/22/17 11:57am

I think it's hilarious that fans think they are entitled to anything. "we do not

runnincoug

4/22/17 12:34pm

Um...the fans are the customers. Their scholarships would not exist without us going to games or watching on TV.

sakhr

4/22/17 11:10pm

So that entitles you to criticizing a 20 year old from your couch?

runnincoug

4/23/17 12:07am

Well put...

wilsdad

4/22/17 11:36am

because ... criticizing college kids publicly about how they play a game is ...

runnincoug

4/22/17 12:35pm

Trying to coddle and protect grown men as if they were children is also not very adult-like.

sakhr

4/22/17 11:25pm

Ok, give me your name and profession and lets run a few threads criticizing YOUR

runnincoug

4/23/17 12:09am

I was in the military. It's pretty popular for people to criticize us. For every patriotic person in Utah who supports

sakhr

4/24/17 3:11am

I'm not talking censorship, I'm talking posters choosing not to be critical

runnincoug

4/24/17 5:48am

The OP specifically uses the word "censor" in the title.

sakhr

4/25/17 11:50am

I interpreted "we" should censor what "we" say to mean self censure, not mods

runnincoug

4/25/17 11:52am

These kids get criticized heavily in the film room and in practice.

thebruce

4/22/17 11:50am

Again, they're not kids. I've stated many times that I hope people are civil in their criticism.

sakhr

4/22/17 11:24pm

I'm not talking about board moderating from mods

thebruce

4/22/17 11:35pm

It's really not that hard.

dilbert

4/22/17 11:45pm

And it IS personal a lot on CB. And, as you say, very public. I mean we get

runnincoug

4/23/17 12:10am

Heres the point man

gurt

4/23/17 12:17am

Define censor. I think the viciousness can and should be watched, but

Bob Vance

4/22/17 9:58am

Agreed. "Censor" has a very negative connotation, but we would all do well to

dilbert

4/22/17 10:05am

^^^This^^^

BYUHgrad

4/22/17 11:45am

No criticism is a part of life , you would be doing the Athaletes a disservice

4/22/17 10:03am

I think we should censor what we say here because

4/22/17 10:03am

I guarantee the players read it. I know that first hand this season. I think cb would be a lot more

MaxxPower

4/22/17 10:06am

I think we should censor what we say anywhere, not only because others will read

spoxjox

4/22/17 10:15am

I think there is a line that shouldn't be crossed. Criticism is ok, jerks aren't

4/22/17 10:20am

Another way to ask your question is: do you think people should be unrestrained critics or exercise a little restraint?

roseyscenario

4/22/17 10:28am

We should all consider the degree to which we are an expert in the subject we

StantonMac

4/22/17 11:11am

I'd say this....

wilsdad

4/22/17 11:33am

Can people be classier in their opinions? Absolutely!

Skysthelimit

4/22/17 12:27pm

Why doesn't anyone mention the other side of things,

Roko's Basilisk

4/22/17 12:40pm

Very well said

gurt

4/22/17 1:13pm

Well put. People often misconstrue criticism of one's play with criticism of

4/22/17 2:41pm

As it relates to their performance in athletics no. It's fair game.

Cougarfan777

4/22/17 1:12pm

Self censor yes.

blueaussie

4/22/17 1:12pm

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