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Aug 18, 2017
11:01:08am

SouthernBlueBlood All-American

I believe it- my statement wasn't meant to reflect all players

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SouthernBlueBlood

Previous username: RoyalTX
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Having never played college sports I would think being a 3rd string QB would be mentally tough as a sophomore or junior.

SouthernBlueBlood All-American

8/18/17 7:35am

There's no noise that someone is unhappy.

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 7:37am

Gifford Nielsen was 4th string when called upon...went from 4th to 1st with a

Nat Gas Man

8/18/17 7:46am

At some point you realize you are getting paid to get a degree and you

kotacoug

8/18/17 7:47am

Good point- I'd imagine a lot of these kids still think they could be the star of just given the chance

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 7:53am

Maybe. Or maybe they look at the 1st stringers and think, wow I'm not that good

buffgato

8/18/17 8:17am

I doubt that- really. They might say it but I'd bet that they believe they just need the chance

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 8:18am

If you're backing up a guy like Tanner, I think it would be obvious

buffgato

8/18/17 8:30am

If you're a college athlete they don't believe they aren't good enough

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 8:40am

There are enough examples (Brad Sorenson) that a guy just needs a chance, that

Lance71

8/18/17 11:46am

And they get awesome free stuff

Littlerich

8/18/17 8:01am

At some point I'd rather get paid to get a degree and start somewhere else

Ulysses14

8/18/17 8:05am

That's kind of what I was thinking- time runs out on these kids

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 8:10am

I think that point is after the first QB battle that you

mokelembembe

8/18/17 8:20am

I can't blame a kid for wanting his shot. It would be wonderful if they stayed for the program but that's selfish

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 8:22am

I was the backup QB in high school, and I knew from day 1 I would never play

Dissenter

8/18/17 8:36am

3rd string at BYU or possible starter at Charlseton Southern (or similar)?

Gorum the Old

8/18/17 8:36am

I think you were more mature & maybe honest to yourself than most kids would be. If I'm 19 I'm not sure

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 8:44am

If you're on scholarship you should focus on academics and not care

Heath Squashwell

8/18/17 8:45am

What? Seriously...who in their right mind doesn't look to improve their situation?

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 8:51am

You vastly overestimate the maturity of 19 year old boys

Dissenter

8/18/17 9:08am

Steve young was 8th string, if I remember correctly from his book.

CharlottesvilleCoug

8/18/17 9:35am

Different world- of course- I'd love every kid to stay

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 9:40am

Wasn't Doman third string?

2FarGone

8/18/17 10:14am

Don't know

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 10:30am

If a kid wants to be a coach, any spot on a team will belp.

Thrill

8/18/17 10:01am

Believe it or not many guys are just happy

CougaRR4L

8/18/17 10:52am

I believe it- my statement wasn't meant to reflect all players

SouthernBlueBlood

8/18/17 11:01am

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