Hope he stays at least till after the season , when we are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS again !! Roll Tide !!
I have to say in that instance your team let you down. There is nothing on this Earth more important than family, especially mom.You asked a question, I answered it (before you even asked it also, but... whatever man). As has been made clear here, Bateman can go to another school without missing the playoff game! The only question, which has not yet been answered is if he accommodates that or not. Yes, it would limit his choices, but it does not absolve him of responsibilities. There's nothing mandating he has to transfer now or miss playing football next year!
I know we now live in an era in which people are not really responsible for themselves or their actions. I mean he's 22 right? He's not even expected to provide his own healthcare until 5 more years right? Well, the choice he has, which yes does fall on coaches as well is if he will fulfill his responsibility. I did however highlight the difference and I will, since you were so dismissive, belabor that point.
Now, Bateman is not just the backup, he is the holder. The previous holder is gone. The next logical backup and holder might not be physically capable of doing the job. This is why we are discussing a wide receiver as quarterback. So, it isn't some idle discussion of who sits on a bench. It's a relevant discussion of who holds the kicks (AG unfortunately is easily affected, he struggled at first with the new holder) and who plays if Hurts is injured. This does not compare to a situation in which there is an immediately available option to do what he does.
How does that compare to real life? Some people feel an obligation to fulfill their responsibilities. I think we've all known people, young and old who did not let their team down, did not let their employer down. For example, I once played a basketball game the day of my mother's funeral! I wasn't 22, I was 14, but my team needed me and I went out there and played. Now, would I have damaged the hopes, dreams, and hard work of many people by failing to show up? Not really, but I would have let my team down. There are plenty of people who wait to leave an employer until they are replaced or their services are not needed. For instance my wife's current job came after she was working for a contractor. She stayed with that contractor until the job was done, literally until she was unemployed, because she didn't want to let them down. She was unemployed for one day, as the people she had been working with were glad to hire someone of her character and work ethic. It is entirely possible to make choices that show good character, and it's possible to make choices that show bad character.
How I view Bateman will be through that prism.
I rather think you get to decide what you want to do. I'm sure his team would have understood but I think if KrAzY3's conscience dictated he should play, then he gets to make that decision. Just my .02.I have to say in that instance your team let you down. There is nothing on this Earth more important than family, especially mom.
Well, I'm not a fan of the playoff. I'm not a fan of these guys having to play 15 games. Bear Bryant started out at 11 games max, went to 12, and that was without full scholarship restrictions. I do feel there is too much pressure on student athletes and that it should be relaxed somewhat. I believe there should be more scholarships (in this instance it would have made it more likely Alabama had another scholarship QB), and I do feel 15 games is too much to ask of these student athletes. I don't see either changing anytime soon though.but you nailed the real issue: the football schedule could potentially run past the academic schedule. While I hope he can find a spot where the calendars don't conflict, what if his only really good chances at getting a starting spot next year require him on campus before our final game? Does he have to forfeit those good chances just because the schedule goes into the next academic period because the football season keeps expanding?
No need to go into details, but I didn't miss her funeral. What happened was done, nothing on earth would change that. I am not holding that up as an example of what a player should do for a team. I understand there could be any number of reasons to not be able to play. I was however illustrating that for some people, fulfilling obligations to teams matter. You practice together, you work as a team, you go and give it your all. In some ways it isn't just disrespectful to your team to not be there for them, it is disrespectful to yourself and all the work you put in up to that point.I have to say in that instance your team let you down. There is nothing on this Earth more important than family, especially mom.
Sorry, you're more forgiving than I am - if he quits the team before the season is over, screw him.
You don't quit your team during the season.
No, if he wanted to be a backup he'd stay at UM. I highly doubt we get a grad transfer QB of any sort unfortunately. These guys typically don't transfer to sit.Someone mentioned that bringing in a transfer QB to back up Jalen might be an option for next year. Saw on ESPN Michigan QB Shane Morris, a former starter, will graduate in December and has a year of eligibility left. Possibility?
And if they do this, they have my respect.They've been greta members of the team for quite a while now, and are doing the right thing (staying through the season before transferring).
Did Jarret Stidham ever land anywhere? The kid is quite an athlete.Someone mentioned that bringing in a transfer QB to back up Jalen might be an option for next year. Saw on ESPN Michigan QB Shane Morris, a former starter, will graduate in December and has a year of eligibility left. Possibility?
He's getting close to making a decision (Auburn appears to be the leader). He's not coming here to be a backup.Did Jarret Stidham ever land anywhere? The kid is quite an athlete.
I agree and unless Tua is redshirted and given some separation he will likely not come to Alabama to sit behind Hurts for probably 3 years.He's getting close to making a decision (Auburn appears to be the leader). He's not coming here to be a backup.
Interesting.I agree and unless Tua is redshirted and given some separation he will likely not come to Alabama to sit behind Hurts for probably 3 years.
I agree. As a true freshman he could see the field if JH goes down with an injury.One positive, this probably helps to solidify Tua Tagovailoa's commitment even more now despite some late attempts by some of our rivals.