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Dowdell to the portal

Almost has to be one of two things. Either he wanted more money and he thought he could get it or he was unhappy with what he thought his touches would be going forward. I was only half joking when I said maybe he got his feelings hurt. Dana doesn't mince words
That burned redshirt really hurts players like him. If he ended up down the bench in 2025, he would only have 1 year to maximize his NIL. Which would be tough if for some reason he was 3rd string.
 
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Oregon had Phil Knight's blank check and let him go. I'm guessing Rhule let him know he was only going to be a short-yardage back OR asked him to move to LB. I think Dowdell's lack of vision negates his size and explosiveness. He likes to hit people though so LB seems like a much better fit for his football future. If you don't have good RB instincts by now you are not going to develop them.

With that said, I do like him as a short-yardage RB. He does not get stuffed easily and has a nice burst for his size.
 
Williams went to high school in Missouri I'm pretty sure. They both start with M though so......
Williams left to continue his mentorship under someone he has very publicly and very often called the closest thing he has ever had to a father (Pot Roast).

Pretty straightforward and very understandable.
 
Williams left to continue his mentorship under someone he has very publicly and very often called the closest thing he has ever had to a father (Pot Roast).

Pretty straightforward and very understandable.
Agreed, but why even go through the charade of picking then? To drive up the NIL price for FSU? Seems relatively drawn out if this was already a done deal.
 
Agreed, but why even go through the charade of picking then? To drive up the NIL price for FSU? Seems relatively drawn out if this was already a done deal.
It’s the first time in his life he’s been highly sought after.

He’s a kid. Former walkon. Enjoying his moment.

Sorry he didn’t ask your permission first.
 
It’s the first time in his life he’s been highly sought after.

He’s a kid. Former walkon. Enjoying his moment.

Sorry he didn’t ask your permission first.
Nothing to do with my permission. Just surprised it took him and FSU 8+ days to finalize a supposedly pre-determined deal. Good for him if he made Knighton and FSU actually recruit him.
 
Nothing to do with my permission. Just surprised it took him and FSU 8+ days to finalize a supposedly pre-determined deal. Good for him if he made Knighton and FSU actually recruit him.
I thought you said this white dude was a done deal

Un, he is

😅
 
The Dowdell situation is interesting. He thinks he is much more than he has shown.

I think our coaches were straight up with him and carved out a small roll, but that will not be good enough for him when the window of opportunity is small. Try to get paid now or maybe never get paid in the future of professional football.

Now he has to bet on himself. It all comes down to what teams out there need a certain player more than you do.
 
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When the team is not in a position to succeed due to unforeseen circumstances, you call a timeout.

Even more so if it could lead to a review in your favor.

Super simple.

For everyone but you, I guess.
Like I said in a previous post, DR could have called a timeout. As the QB, it is his responsibility to examine the defense, the placement of the ball, and determine if the play call will work. These guys aren’t robots like you think they are. Yes, Rhule could/should have called timeout. He didn’t. That doesn’t excuse DR. DR was a freshman but DH says he’s not like a freshman. He still made plenty of freshman mistakes and this situation at OSU is just one example.
 
Like I said in a previous post, DR could have called a timeout. As the QB, it is his responsibility to examine the defense, the placement of the ball, and determine if the play call will work. These guys aren’t robots like you think they are. Yes, Rhule could/should have called timeout. He didn’t. That doesn’t excuse DR. DR was a freshman but DH says he’s not like a freshman. He still made plenty of freshman mistakes and this situation at OSU is just one example.
Do you watch the NFL? Watch how many coaches have to call timeouts to avoid delay of game or because they have a bad call for the defense. Those are professional qbs, many years removed from their freshman year of college.
 
Why is divorce bad? 50% of the people (at least) in a divorce are miserable.
So that's 50% who aren't miserable yet they still get move forward with a divorce. I have a had time believing that's not bad especially when kids are involved.

Those who got married and divorced probably shouldn't have gotten married with each other in the first place.

Or maybe how they view marriage or their role with their spouse isn't healthy. Meaning, there are miserable moments in pretty much all marriages or relationships at some point, but how do we handle that or try and make it better?
 
Agreed, but why even go through the charade of picking then? To drive up the NIL price for FSU? Seems relatively drawn out if this was already a done deal.
It’s the first time in his life he’s been highly sought after.

He’s a kid. Former walkon. Enjoying his moment.

Sorry he didn’t ask your permission first.
What’s funny is I don’t think the FSU deal has hardly if any aNIL bundled with it . He was highly sought after in his mind only.
 
It is truly NFL lite right now and I can’t stand the NFL.

If it does go full blown $hit show at least I was alive to see CFB in its heyday. Some great memories and games before all the mercenary stuff.
Yes it was amazing to watch a freshman develop each year and then send them on their way after a few years to the next stage of their life.

How to fix it. I'm not sure how u enforce but only have one portal window after or right b4 spring ball.

Bring back one year sitout rule when u do transfer. The only situation will be if HC leaves or if a direct family member dies. Will allow immediate eligibility. During this one year sitout u are ineligible for NIL.
 
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So that's 50% who aren't miserable yet they still get move forward with a divorce. I have a had time believing that's not bad especially when kids are involved.

Those who got married and divorced probably shouldn't have gotten married with each other in the first place.

Or maybe how they view marriage or their role with their spouse isn't healthy. Meaning, there are miserable moments in pretty much all marriages or relationships at some point, but how do we handle that or try and make it better?
I think this is probably the correct answer. Most people that get married probably had no business getting married.

Relationship seems to be on the rocks...MARRIAGE will solve that! Marriage is a bit shaky...HAVE A KID!

Wash rinse repeat.

And the 50/50 thing, I mean, you can't really have a relationship if one person is miserable and wants out. And if "You" try to change for that person, especially if you are already a good spouse, it is only going to make you miserable.

I think a podcast with divorced couples would be amazing. Where they could both finally be honest! Instead of just lame "I just fell out of love" or "It is not you, it is me"
 
Yes it was amazing to watch a freshman develop each year and then send them on their way after a few years to the next stage of their life.

How to fix it. I'm not sure how u enforce but only have one portal window after or right b4 spring ball.

Bring back one year sitout rule when u do transfer. The only situation will be if HC leaves or if a direct family member dies. Will allow immediate eligibility. During this one year sitout u are ineligible for NIL.
It’s either sit out one year after transferring or you’re only allowed to transfer once.

HC leaving should be allowed immediate eligibility but can no longer transfer again..
 
Yes it was amazing to watch a freshman develop each year and then send them on their way after a few years to the next stage of their life.

How to fix it. I'm not sure how u enforce but only have one portal window after or right b4 spring ball.

Bring back one year sitout rule when u do transfer. The only situation will be if HC leaves or if a direct family member dies. Will allow immediate eligibility. During this one year sitout u are ineligible for NIL.
Why? People keep saying this but no one can explain why?

Why should they have to sit out? Why should they not be able to make money?
 
Why? People keep saying this but no one can explain why?

Why should they have to sit out? Why should they not be able to make money?
I have no issues with NIL but the unlimited transfers is not good. Shit happens but you shouldn’t be able to play for a different team every year. And when profit sharing comes then contract will be signed and this shit will stop, because these contracts are going be 3 at least 2 yr minimum.
 
I think this is probably the correct answer. Most people that get married probably had no business getting married.

Relationship seems to be on the rocks...MARRIAGE will solve that! Marriage is a bit shaky...HAVE A KID!

Wash rinse repeat.

And the 50/50 thing, I mean, you can't really have a relationship if one person is miserable and wants out. And if "You" try to change for that person, especially if you are already a good spouse, it is only going to make you miserable.

I think a podcast with divorced couples would be amazing. Where they could both finally be honest! Instead of just lame "I just fell out of love" or "It is not you, it is me"

Would be somewhat similar to the @Whatever podcast, which is about dating relationships. I enjoy that podcast on occasion.

I think you should consider starting that concept of a podcast. Could be the next Joe Rogan Experience!!!
 
I have no issues with NIL but the unlimited transfers is not good. Shit happens but you shouldn’t be able to play for a different team every year. And when profit sharing comes then contract will be signed and this shit will stop, because these contracts are going be 3 at least 2 yr minimum.
I get that feeling but why?

Why should players not be allowed to transfer and play?

The NIL collective could just NOT offer them? The coach that takes them could just tell them they are going to sit our a year.

So why have the rule?
 
Why? People keep saying this but no one can explain why?

Why should they have to sit out? Why should they not be able to make money?
Okay, make it where you can only transfer once for immediate eligibility. Second time you have to sit out one year..
 
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