Yes, that was the first thing that occurred to me when I read about this.Offering an 8th grader should kill the rumors (and our rival's hopes) of Coach Saban leaving anytime soon.
Yes, that was the first thing that occurred to me when I read about this.Offering an 8th grader should kill the rumors (and our rival's hopes) of Coach Saban leaving anytime soon.
Maybe I'm in the minority but I don't think a 14 year old should be bothered with recruiting calls etc.
I don't think a school should be able to offer a scholarship until after the kids junior season is over.
As far as ability...this youngster looks amazing but I just think it's too young to be actively recruited.
...just my opinion.
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Because things can happen between now and his senior year, Alabama shouldn't offer him a scholarship? Why?I guess I'm in the minority as well, I am not a big fan of it either. That's just my view. A lot can happen between now and his senior year.
Really. Maybe those questioning CNS decision to do this simply give him a call and explain how wrong it is. Good grief!Because things can happen between now and his senior year, Alabama shouldn't offer him a scholarship? Why?
So...I'm not alllowed to have my own opinion or differ from you?Because things can happen between now and his senior year, Alabama shouldn't offer him a scholarship? Why?
For the very same reason you just stated explains my viewBecause things can happen between now and his senior year, Alabama shouldn't offer him a scholarship? Why?
So...I'm not alllowed to have my own opinion or differ from you?
The same can be said for Marlon Humphrey or Bo. Should Bama not offer them scholarships?For the very same reason you just stated explains my view
I don't agree with offering freshman period , it doesn't matter who the name is, interest is a different story not the same as an offer. I hope you can respect my point of view. I agreed with a previous posters statement but obviously my point of view is unheard of. We can respect each others points of view without questioning it.The same can be said for Marlon Humphrey or Bo. Should Bama not offer them scholarships?
No one is complaining or making a mountain out of a mole hill. I don't have a prolem if a coach wants to do that That's not the issue. This is simply my philosyphy.I think people don't understand why they have to explain their opinion. I simply stated mine but unfortunately, I had to respond as to why I believe that. It's not a good or bad thing, a right or wrong thing. It's a difference of view and I really don't seem to think there is anything wrong with that. I think the mountain is formed when people have to have explanations as to why others see things differently. I have children. Until they reach an age old enough to understand the importance and meaning of a decision like that than that decision to entertain or commit to an offer would be off the table until a later point in time.As Earl stated earlier, I don't think this was an unconditional offer. That's about all I really have to say on this.I don't know how many here have raised boys up to and past the age of 14. I'm guess not too many.
I do know I have raised 2 boys and this whole thing is totally blown out of proportion by those wringing their hands over it.
This "offer" would be the coolest thing in the world to happen to this kid and give him instant harmless status among his peers that he will revel in. I dare say his life will not unravel nor will his chances at having a normal life.
I'm not saying anyone should not state their opinion but there's just no reason to make a mountain out of a molehill.
The father of the boy is going way out of his way to take the boy to the top camps across the SouthEast, so there obviously is no issue with the parents.
Big deal out of nothing........
Amen to that and Roll Tide!Some parents are fine with it , some are not. A different point of view is not making a big deal out of nothing. It's simply sharing a different vision about how someone would handle that situation themselves with their child. It doesn't mean it's not right for someone else or this kid involved. Parents have different rules and viewpoints than others. Thankfully, we are not all the same. Roll Tide!