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"According to a source close to the Nebraska program, Witt and his father sought assurance from Husker coaches that the coaches would name the starting quarterback at the end of spring practice. That way, if Witt wasn’t named starter, he presumably could arrange to transfer, or at least evaluate his situation.

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini declined to address the matter Monday. But the source said Pelini informed the Witts that it was highly unlikely (read: forget it, guys) that he would release Patrick from his scholarship if Patrick made such a request at the end of spring drills. Pelini apparently loathed the idea of Witt going through spring practice while considering a transfer. So, Pelini forced Witt’s hand before spring drills began."

Hallux's diagnosis of the issue was absolutely correct in our first post..."fear of competing."

almost 3 years ago Bob_Bell 2 comments 0 recs |

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I AM SUPER SMART!!!

I actually had my epiphany while sitting with a friend who was a USC student. Someone was transferring somewhere, and he kept railing about how “people who come to USC better be ready to compete” and, “this scrub is scared to compete,” and blah blah blah blah blah.

I calmly pointed out that HE was transferring to Loyola Marymount because USC is in a pretty terrible place and there’s nothing to do anywhere near campus and is generally horrible. He couldn’t make the connection. Since then, I’ve always been hyper aware of the “compete” clause inherent to any of the blue blood programs. None of them seem to understand that going to their schools is not the end all/ be all for every kid in America.

I hereby vow to never become one of those fans, and I hope you are all with me. We all had options when we chose a school. And we didn’t choose them solely because they were the best at one single thing. It’s why I’ll never get angry if a kid doesn’t pick CU, and why I’ll always love my Buffaloes:

I chose to be a Buff for many reasons, and I feel a connection with anyone who also chooses to do so. We feel at home at the same place.

Go Buffs!

by Hallux Valgus on Feb 25, 2009 7:50 PM MST reply actions