CycloneErik
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It's easy. You just underrate the idea of college students graduating and turn that into some kind of negative. Players only graduate when they have problems with their coaches.
Krick leaving program, Jensen still deciding what he wants to do
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It's easy. You just underrate the idea of college students graduating and turn that into some kind of negative. Players only graduate when they have problems with their coaches.
Maybe its a "Burnham problem" because haven't we lost quite a few linebackers since CPR was hired also?
And with Krick, who doesn't want to pay almost $10,000 and take 12 credits of classes you don't need or care about just to be a backup DT.
CycloneErik
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And with Krick, who doesn't want to pay almost $10,000 and take 12 credits of classes you don't need or care about just to be a backup DT.
Players without commitment to their team. Clearly a low character situation.
Austin Alburtis as well.
It is not normal that four guys in the rotation are giving up playing or transferring to a D-II school at one single position in five years. End of the bench or RS fresh that wasn't seeing the field is one thing. Projected starters or two deep guys who say they'd rather walk away than play? And almost all at one position? Odd.
It is not normal that four guys in the rotation are giving up playing or transferring to a D-II school at one single position in five years. End of the bench or RS fresh that wasn't seeing the field is one thing. Projected starters or two deep guys who say they'd rather walk away than play? And almost all at one position? Odd.
Umm....yeah. Alburtis had knee problems, from when he was in high school. He was also giving up his fifth year--like almost all of the other guys mentioned. And Bevins was a redshirt freshman who hadn't seen the field, in case you hadn't noticed.
Speaking of "hadn't noticed", apparently you hadn't noticed the attrition at just about every other position...
Sorry. But I just can't let you make that false impression. THIS was in an article by Chris on Cyclone Fanatic quoting Paul Rhoads about Austin Albertis quitting football:
He had graduated and had started 3 games as a junior. And wanted to move on in life. UNLESS you are saying that CPR is a Liar.
D-Line is the hardest position group to recruit and just cannot build any depth there. Not directing blame or shame anywhere. I understand Krick not wanting to take on the added expense of tuition for credits not needed. But, dang.
Just stating an opinion. Yes, I am Captain Obvious.
Just stating an opinion. Yes, I am Captain Obvious.
I prefer to think we have a workforce problem. And a bad knees problem. Not a Shane Burnham problem, especially since he's one of the lead recruiters on Allen Lazard.
This makes sense since I remember a couple years ago people constantly referring to this football team as a group that brings their lunch pales to practice like it is work. Easy transition
Of all positions groups I could see OL, DL and RB (maybe LB as well) taking some of the biggest beatings so I could understand why someone would take a hard look at the opportunity/cost equation to see if it is worth it for them anymore.
There are some gridiron club members who certainly do not see this as odd. And they like to spout off about it all too often. "All those leaving are also Iowa kids born and raised". Trying to keep such a large roster all happy while losing so many games is not an easy proposition regardless. I don't think it's more than kids getting tired or being recruited over. But what would I know
Jensen has worked hard for this program and as a fan I definitely appreciate that. He has been here 4 years, and if he has a degree in May I can't blame him for wanting to move on, not to be whatever, but he is likely not headed to the NFL and knows that and might just want to start working. What good does it do to come back and abuse your body for another 12 months with football? Jensen has quite a bit of experience, and could be a great leader for this team next year, but if his heart isn't in it anymore than I hope he has success with his next step in life!
This. Whatever he decides, I am extremely appreciative of all of the work that B Jensen has put into this program. It would be a little disappointing but its nobodies decision but his and I hope nobody has any ill will for him.
If my son, please god (!), had the chance to play Big 12 football for the Cyclones quit his senior year, walk on or not I would drag him back to Ames myself. I just don't get it and I think both guys will look back with some regret. I know I don't have a clue what it's like being a big time college athlete/football player. I'm sure it's grueling. But man, how do you not want to suit for the Cyclones, take some beat off classes and enjoy being a young football player? It's just crazy...have these guys follow some working stiffs around for a day...they'll run screaming back to college.
I appreciate your sentiment, but what sometimes gets lost is being a college athlete is a lot like being a full time working stiff while being in college. Maybe someone wants to be able to experience just being a college student.
