Recon_Hawk
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Greg Scruggs. He talked way too much last season about being a starter and not letting anyone take his spot and all this over the top emotion and then he just sucked it up on the field. Do something first then talk.
Donn2390":3i7p9fr1 said:Just because they are big, strong, talented, and very wealthy, they're still immature children. You must remember, most of these players are in their 20's and far from grown up and mature. Which one of you can honestly say you were a mature adult before you were 30?
It's even worse for these guys because they have had their collective azzes kissed all their lives and never had to grow up and be responsible for their actions.. Rich and talented doesn't make you a man...!!
Every time I get upset by some players actions, I have to stop and remember we're dealing with kids...
Basis4day":4wzs4qa5 said:Donn2390":4wzs4qa5 said:Just because they are big, strong, talented, and very wealthy, they're still immature children. You must remember, most of these players are in their 20's and far from grown up and mature. Which one of you can honestly say you were a mature adult before you were 30?
It's even worse for these guys because they have had their collective azzes kissed all their lives and never had to grow up and be responsible for their actions.. Rich and talented doesn't make you a man...!!
Every time I get upset by some players actions, I have to stop and remember we're dealing with kids...
Something about growing up in Compton or North Oakland doesn't seem all sunshine and roses to me.
I'm not excusing their immaturity, I'm just stating a fact. Most people, including you no matter how many responsibilities you hat at 25, were NOT mature. Sorry, just the facts...McGruff":3dhjj6ov said:Donn2390":3dhjj6ov said:Just because they are big, strong, talented, and very wealthy, they're still immature children. You must remember, most of these players are in their 20's and far from grown up and mature. Which one of you can honestly say you were a mature adult before you were 30?
It's even worse for these guys because they have had their collective azzes kissed all their lives and never had to grow up and be responsible for their actions.. Rich and talented doesn't make you a man...!!
Every time I get upset by some players actions, I have to stop and remember we're dealing with kids...
Bull . . . and I would add to that word if my conscience didn't prevent me.
I'm going to rant here. Forgive me. I am sick of adult men in particular being called "kids" and their behavior excused on that account. We have to either start holding young men accountable or the age of adulthood will continue to be pushed back. They don't need us fans to excuse their poor behavior. They need us to call them out and up to a higher standard.
When I was 25 I was married, about to be a father, working fulltime and volunteering my time and energy outside of my family and work place. So were most of my friends. We were responsible, contributing citizens. And I am not THAT much older than these guys.
I know some of them have come from bad backgrounds, and I am sympathetic to the reality of arrested development in many of those situations. I also know that they had access of adult mentors in the form of coaches, counselors, pastors and countless others. At any point in their lives, in fact at every point in all of our lives, we face a choice whether we are going to live to gratify our instant desires and express our infant emotions, or whether we are going live for something greater. Whether that is reputation, legacy, God, or something else is up to them to decide, but they have to decide. And at 24, 25, 26 years old you ought to be able to make that choice and be held accountable to it.
Sorry for the rant. I work with youth and young adults on a daily basis, and the lack of maturity allowed in our culture, especially in young men, is appalling and only contributes to their immaturity. When you graduate from high school, and especially college, its time to put down the Xbox controller, turn off twitter, and pick up a book, get a job, and grow up. Be a man, not a boy.
Baldwin would be my first choice as well, and for the same reasons.iigakusei":t362s3gi said:Baldwin. Not impressed with "dumping" the ball in the SB and tired of his no respect card. Give it a rest.
McGruff":2lyhvi0c said:Donn2390":2lyhvi0c said:Just because they are big, strong, talented, and very wealthy, they're still immature children. You must remember, most of these players are in their 20's and far from grown up and mature. Which one of you can honestly say you were a mature adult before you were 30?
It's even worse for these guys because they have had their collective azzes kissed all their lives and never had to grow up and be responsible for their actions.. Rich and talented doesn't make you a man...!!
Every time I get upset by some players actions, I have to stop and remember we're dealing with kids...
Bull . . . and I would add to that word if my conscience didn't prevent me.
I'm going to rant here. Forgive me. I am sick of adult men in particular being called "kids" and their behavior excused on that account. We have to either start holding young men accountable or the age of adulthood will continue to be pushed back. They don't need us fans to excuse their poor behavior. They need us to call them out and up to a higher standard.
When I was 25 I was married, about to be a father, working fulltime and volunteering my time and energy outside of my family and work place. So were most of my friends. We were responsible, contributing citizens. And I am not THAT much older than these guys.
I know some of them have come from bad backgrounds, and I am sympathetic to the reality of arrested development in many of those situations. I also know that they had access of adult mentors in the form of coaches, counselors, pastors and countless others. At any point in their lives, in fact at every point in all of our lives, we face a choice whether we are going to live to gratify our instant desires and express our infant emotions, or whether we are going live for something greater. Whether that is reputation, legacy, God, or something else is up to them to decide, but they have to decide. And at 24, 25, 26 years old you ought to be able to make that choice and be held accountable to it.
Sorry for the rant. I work with youth and young adults on a daily basis, and the lack of maturity allowed in our culture, especially in young men, is appalling and only contributes to their immaturity. When you graduate from high school, and especially college, its time to put down the Xbox controller, turn off twitter, and pick up a book, get a job, and grow up. Be a man, not a boy.
When did Lane talk smack?mrinsatiable":2x8h0vya said:Jeremy Lane....when a guy talks smack and is barely on the team. It's hard not to roll your eyes.
He gets my vote as well. Good player, but annoyed of his constant need to get "recognized."iigakusei":13g5lgl3 said:Baldwin. Not impressed with "dumping" the ball in the SB and tired of his no respect card. Give it a rest.
kobebryant":2o24jif4 said:Though I am glad he's the Hawks QB, I find Russell Wilson to be insufferable a lot of the time. I can't make it through his pressers as he is a boring cliche machine. Though to be fair, most qbs aside from Hass come across like that.
Russ feels like that annoying kid at the front of the class that rats everyone out over the smallest thing.
With Bennett, Irvin and Baldwin you at least know that they are keeping it 100 and would be fun to kick it with.