FYI. I posted this on 1/11 in postgame thread:
I attended the New Mexico State game in November. One of the things I do when I am there in person is to pick up on stuff I cannot see on TV (heck when we are up 42-3 need something to keep myself busy). I placed special attention to one of our young receivers who was on the sideline. Throughout the game, he had no engagement with the offense whether they were on the field or sideline. He basically sat at the end of the bench, helmet on, and no one for the most part was around him at all. At one point, Brian Robinson came down and sat beside him during one series. I wonder what was said if anything. Then at halftime, after he had matriculated down to the end of players box and did full sprint to locker room. He entered the game with about 3 minutes left in third quarter, dropped a pass, and that was basically it.
Fast forward to last night; when called into action, I saw an individual who was unprepared, not sure of where to line up, and dropped a couple of key passes- and wondered if he had been more engaged and had a better attitude throughout the season, maybe things would have gone differently.
I am saying this not to be critical of a player or to know anything other than what I observed. But, when we talk about players (Mac Jones, and Brian Robinson for example) who wait years to get their chance to perform; and they have put in the time and effort, it makes us feel great for them to be successful. On the other end, maybe some get what they deserve too. You get out of it what you put into it. Thats all I have to say.