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Then and now......a perspective from a blue chip from yesteryear
Posted on 1/26/13 at 6:18 am
Posted on 1/26/13 at 6:18 am
After reading the statements from the Tahaan kid, it got me thinking. If you have a solid scholly offer, what else do you need to know you are a valued commodity? I was recruited in the 80's as one of the highest ranked recruits in the state and almost all us were appreciative of the attention given to us. For the most part, it really did end up about the school and not the player. Most of us became Tigers and were damn happy (and grateful) about it. Sure, there were a few primadonas, but the core talent was fairly humble.
It all boils down to what is now is what was then: after the recruiting limelight, you are nothing but a Crab. You gotta crawl before you can walk. (A term used back then)
I blame media technology I guess......
It all boils down to what is now is what was then: after the recruiting limelight, you are nothing but a Crab. You gotta crawl before you can walk. (A term used back then)
I blame media technology I guess......
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Posted on 1/26/13 at 6:40 am to CharlesLSU
Charles, a lot has changed since then, and even earlier. When I was a boy in the 1960's it was considered disgraceful to attract attention to yourself instead of crediting the team. It was also frowned upon to taunt an opponent. Those days are gone. Even in the 80's, when you were playing, it had changed a lot. People were doing touchdown dances and trash talking. This worked its way to the HS level and even into pee-wee. This culture is damaging to the individual and, I believe, results in unhappiness. But still most of the kids playing are excellent young men. That hasn't changed, so here's to 'em. 
Posted on 1/26/13 at 7:39 am to CharlesLSU
What you see today is a product of the Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Look at me generation.
Posted on 1/26/13 at 7:40 am to CharlesLSU
CharlesLSU
How often did the coaches call you back then? That was before texts, tweets, and emails.
How often did the coaches call you back then? That was before texts, tweets, and emails.
Posted on 1/26/13 at 7:48 am to CharlesLSU
It was certainly a more respectable time back then.
Posted on 1/26/13 at 8:18 am to CharlesLSU
Was in school during that time and knew some players. Like you said most were down to earth and not at all caught in the hype. Played a many basketball at married student housing while we were all trying to surprise. 
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