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

Apr 22, 2017
12:35:51pm

runnincoug All-American

being an adult?

I'm not saying we can't ever say "man, they need to play better defense!" but when we go after individual college kids, I'm not sure that's #adulting anymore.

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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

BYU DUDE 1984

4/22/17 10:03am

I think we should censor what we say here because

LaVellIfIKnow

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

sevenIDcougs

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

Harrison0Yfan

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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