Not on the young mans back. Was just saying that some parents make it way too easy for kids to quit things without giving it a fair shake.

 

I agree but at the college level I have no problem with letting it go. By that point an athlete has already demonstrated that he/she has plenty of discipline and is not a quitter.

I agree but at the college level I have no problem with letting it go. By that point an athlete has already demonstrated that he/she has plenty of discipline and is not a quitter.

 

I don't consider Dillon a quitter because I do not know all of the circumstances involved in his decision to leave. He also displayed his discipline and work ethic on Friday nights and is a great kid which is the most important thing. In college it takes some kids more time to acclimate them selves athletically, socially, and educationally. Some times kids make irrational decisions when things start getting a little tough or homesick and need a good support system to help them get through it. The main thing is that I hope he is at peace with his decision and that he is successful with whatever he chooses.

The first year at college for a freshman playing any sport, especially football, is not very fun. You go from being the big dog in high school, to some scout teamer that is getting the snot knocked out of them on a daily basis. Some can stick it out, some say enough is enough and decide it is not for them. Not knocking either decision. I played football in college and played all the way through, but many times had thoughts about hanging it up before I graduated.

Come home play at Thomas more and get a great education.

 

Yeah, hope you own a bank as well.

Someone once told me if it starts to feel like a job you don't like, time to get out.

The first year at college for a freshman playing any sport, especially football, is not very fun. You go from being the big dog in high school, to some scout teamer that is getting the snot knocked out of them on a daily basis. Some can stick it out, some say enough is enough and decide it is not for them. Not knocking either decision. I played football in college and played all the way through, but many times had thoughts about hanging it up before I graduated.

 

Were you on a full ride scholarship? If not I can see why it would make it an easier decision to hang it up.

Someone once told me if it starts to feel like a job you don't like, time to get out.

 

Yeah, sometimes as a freshman in their first training camp it can feel like a job you don't like. A lot of times it gets easier and you feel more comfortable once you give it a chance.

I played at the NAIA level so got some money for football, but paid less than half of the amount of the total tuition.

The first year at college for a freshman playing any sport, especially football, is not very fun. You go from being the big dog in high school, to some scout teamer that is getting the snot knocked out of them on a daily basis.

 

Spot on DJ... I don't know Dillons reasons for quitting at all. Some kids have never sat the bench going back to peewee. Now that you are firmly planted on it with two or three kids ahead of you some can't handle it. If they can't be the star it's not for them. Some Egos are bigger than the talent. Some kids flourish in college, some were just good High school players and they don't translate very well to the jump in size to college. Talent helps but you better have stature and talent to compete at most levels in college. It's a grind the first couple years.

Disappointed to see him coming home but wish him the best of luck at NKU and then TMC. I understand that he's a great student in the classroom so he should transition well to TMC.

Spot on DJ... I don't know Dillons reasons for quitting at all. Some kids have never sat the bench going back to peewee. Now that you are firmly planted on it with two or three kids ahead of you some can't handle it. If they can't be the star it's not for them. Some Egos are bigger than the talent. Some kids flourish in college, some were just good High school players and they don't translate very well to the jump in size to college. Talent helps but you better have stature and talent to compete at most levels in college. It's a grind the first couple years.

 

From what I was told the reason had nothing to do with football. When you are told to run to your dorm from a field house or travel in a big group can be an issue. The college is in a really bad location.

From what I was told the reason had nothing to do with football. When you are told to run to your dorm from a field house or travel in a big group can be an issue. The college is in a really bad location.

 

It's a dangerous city, no doubt. Bet they didn't mention that during the recruiting visit....

It's a dangerous city, no doubt. Bet they didn't mention that during the recruiting visit....

 

I have no idea.

From what I was told the reason had nothing to do with football. When you are told to run to your dorm from a field house or travel in a big group can be an issue. The college is in a really bad location.

 

IF the reason is the location, WSU has been there for a long time. It's not moved. Not sure that I'd blame the decision to leave Detroit on the kid. A little more time invested at the front end might have saved some drama now.

IF the reason is the location, WSU has been there for a long time. It's not moved. Not sure that I'd blame the decision to leave Detroit on the kid. A little more time invested at the front end might have saved some drama now.

 

I'm surprised Findlay and Grand Valley State didn't recruit Powell. Walling starts for GVS and Olmstead starts for Findlay both are offensive lineman that played for SK.