quote:Originally posted by CPLZ:
The one thing that history does tell us, is that standing on the outside, we have no way of knowing any truths, only what is told to us. History is replete with examples of fair haired boys that were cold and calculating and liars (see the recent discussion of Raffy Palmiero). Not saying Luck is this, but we really know nothing.
Here's a possible scenario. The kid loves playing football. He's looking at the possibility of both labor unrest screwing up next season, and the institution of a rookie salary cap. He doesn't want to be left standing on the outside, drafted and unsigned, with no season to play or no riches to be made. The better option is to stay, get a degree, play football and be drafted after the dust is settled.
If anyone thinks that this topic hasn't filtered its way through the conversation, they're nuts.
I personally am not going to applaud or condemn the man because I only know what I am told, and that's not enough to base this decision on.
While I do not know him, I do know people who do. They tell me he loves being in college, the experience, the education and all of that. His sister is a freshman volleyball player at Stanford and he and his parents have enjoyed watching her evolve on campus. He likes the challenge and wants to finish his degree...now. And they told me this two weeks ago when they told me that this decision was likely.
Your scenario about what was talked about is absolutely correct as well from what I hear. The uncertainty added to his decision...didn't make it, but added to it.
I would have applauded him whether he went or stayed because I know he is a smart kid with a experienced people looking out for him and giving him a very clear picture of both sides...moreso than possibly any kid in a long time, if ever.
What motivates one man does not motivate (in the same way) another. You don't need to understand it to respect it.
