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philodendrin t1_iyyryc9 wrote
He jumped from the Falcons to the Niners to the Cowboys to the infamous 2000 Redskins to the Ravens, always chasing the clout. All that ring shopping and he only has 2.
But Colorado has to know he is eventually going to leave their program for a more attractive program in the near future, right?
detero t1_iyz26tg wrote
This isnt the diss you think it is
philodendrin t1_iyzpvnn wrote
He abandoned "his calling" after just two seasons. He was supposed to help build and establish a footprint on the HBCU program but left it behind for something shiny. I'm disappointed because he really could have accomplished something bigger and helped put a spotlight on to these historically black colleges and universities sports systems, elevating them to national prominance.
He has enough money, he has celebrity, he has the accolades. So whats left; a legacy. And instead of it being elevating these programs and systems, it will just be another chapter of glitz and drama.
vicblck24 t1_iyzuqyz wrote
You had to have known he was leaving Jackson St when he got the chance
philodendrin t1_iyzzi5i wrote
I had hoped he would stay longer or maybe step towards another HBCU like Howard University. There is no shortage of small programs that are really close to exploding to national prominence if they just get the exposure. And thats what he brings.
The college football system doesn't need another bloated, scandal-plagued program built on the skill of young black men and supported by spoiled, rich, white people. It needs black athletes to build and support more HBCUs and help make those into athletic powerhouses, elevating those programs to National prominence.
He had a chance to give back to College football what it gave him. And he could have had a legacy much richer than just a Super Bowl winner and Hall of Famer. He could have been the Bear Bryant of Black College Football, held in the same reverence as John Madden. Thats a legacy.
vicblck24 t1_iz07cw8 wrote
You say “built on the skill of young black men” like they aren’t getting anything out of it. He has a chance to provide a better life for a lot of underprivileged kids by taking money from those “rich white guys (and black guys)” and giving it to kids in the form of NIL and a great education. Plus he is a competitor and wants to compete with the best. He even wanted Auburn job earlier
Puzzleheaded_Bear_58 t1_iz09idx wrote
I went to boulder in the 90s. The football players then were barely in class. I have a hard time believing they get a great education
vicblck24 t1_iz0ad08 wrote
Do they get a degree if they want to?! If yes then it’s a education. Most do online now anyways
Puzzleheaded_Bear_58 t1_iz0duq2 wrote
There’s more to a “great education” than a degree. Especially at boulder which is a great school with some amazing professors. But sure, they get their piece of paper …does that even matter anymore? I never once used my college education credentials…but I definitely used what I learned
vicblck24 t1_iz0ii7a wrote
The piece of paper is arguably the most important some might say lol. As far as what they learn that’s on them, but Chance is there especially at a good school
Puzzleheaded_Bear_58 t1_iz126oq wrote
It’s not on them though. They are expected to be football players first and the school bends over backwards to push them through the “education”. Surprise surprise, it’s all a bunch of bullshit
philodendrin t1_iz0az6t wrote
You know how that system works. It grinds young men up and uses their physical gifts and then tosses them aside, all for big TV contracts and money.
Watch the 30 for 30 series on Marcus Dupree, its an eye-opener.
http://www.espn.com/30for30/film/_/page/the-best-that-never-was
vicblck24 t1_iz0ibqk wrote
I’ve seen it. But it’s no the same now. Players are making a lot of money. And they have the potential to benefit their lives
PoodleGuap t1_iyyx6gm wrote
Damn what a loser — only 2 Super Bowl rings?
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philodendrin t1_iyzqzrh wrote
My point was that he was supposed to help build a system that HBCUs would be elevated to national prominance. These programs have been underserved and underseen in the shadows of the spotlights of bigger, whiter programs. He said it was "his calling" and now only 2 years later, he traded that for a bigger spotlight instead of helping build that. There was something bigger there that he traded in, a legacy as the usher for a new age of seeing these underserved programs flourish and get the recognition they deserve.
Black kids have been helping build these football juggernauts so that white kids can brag about their school. What about those black colleges and universities that have been looked over? He could have elevated that whole system but chose to chase glitz, glam and drama. He could have helped build something bigger.
TheDebateMatters t1_iyzw700 wrote
I agree with everything you have stated, with one caveat. It’s Sanders….he was never a team player, he was always a guy looking for the spot light. Getting a fluff piece written every couple of years about his “good works” was not what scratches his itch. Turning around a terrible D1 team has “coach of the year” possibilities. Then it will be an NFL gig.
phred_666 t1_iz05jyu wrote
Remember, this is a guy who was nicknamed “Prime Time”…. Aways looking for the spotlight.
philodendrin t1_iyzzuon wrote
Yeah, I guess I was hoping for too much. There is just so much opportunity there in those HBCUs, they are ready to step into the spotlight and deserve a bigger stage.
Coulda, woulda, shoulda.
Blindman2k17 t1_iz5s8ri wrote
So maybe black kids should not want to go where the money is. A lot of them have benefited from these so-called white schools that you’re throwing out. The problem with you only seeing color is part of the problem.
shoeshiner19 t1_iyyyjee wrote
Yes, the 1-11 Colorado Buffs
PS (when he does eventually leave for something better it won’t hurt as bad as Mel Tucker leaving)
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0bi_Wan_Jabroni t1_iz0uidj wrote
That’s what ever college coach does: leaves for the next better opportunity.
philodendrin t1_iz106j5 wrote
I don't fault him for that. Just the missed opportunity to consider bringing other HBCUs up to what Colorado is at right now. He had a great opportunity to really build something instead of cutting to a program that has had recruiting violations and sex scandals.
That football program doesn't deserve to get that break like all those HBCUs could use. They are gonna eat him up and his legacy will go with it. (I hope not but thats how I see it)
https://www.aspentimes.com/news/cu-settles-football-sexual-assault-suit/
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