re: Everybody is selfish

And while we're at it, perhaps you'll admit that the only reason you made this thread is to prove how "above it all" you are, and show us that you're bigger than the rest of us, even though you probably spend as much time sweating the outcome of all things LSU as anyone else.

Personally, I adhere to an old school mentality of never bailing on your teammates, and not letting money dictate your loyalty to those around you. Within reason, of course, as there does come a point when it's time to move on. Too often, people try to boil these situations down to "you wouldn't risk millions on the table if it were you", as if playing is going to ensure that you get hurt and end your career. You can get hurt in practice. You can get hurt at the combine. I believe in honoring commitments. You got a free ride through college because of your athletic scholarship, so the deal is that you play and earn your keep. I believe that good things come to those who put others before themselves.

That's not to say we don't all get a little selfish. By human nature, people can't help but be somewhat selfish. But this is one of those "screw you, I'm gonna get mine" kind of decisions. These players have the right to do this. I'm not arguing to force them to play against their will. But I don't have to respect their decisions. And I don't. It's that simple. Yes, I want the best players on the field. And I suppose you don't? That's weak to try to use that argument. But that's not why most of us are upset. Players leave early all the time, and it disappoints us, but it doesn't make us angry. This is different. This is bailing out. And it seems pretty cowardly. And if it's over some personal beef, as some have speculated, then it's really petty.