What kind of idiot runs into the kicker on a chip shot? A dipsh*t that cannot pass average college classes.I mean, did you see him in the Iowa game? What kind of idiot runs into the kicker on a chip-shot? We were still in the game at that point. That killed it for us. His roommate also blessed us with some absolutely soul-stealing false start penalties on third down. Wonder who they know in Vegas.
No one is making an excuse for him? The dude didn't like these coaches and wants out. Better to get that out of the locker room. At the end of the day your only responsibility is to yourself and your family. When he gets drafted and sign a 7 figure contract you think he'll be worried about this exhibition game?
This is a great point. Even when Nebraska was 8-0 and rated in the top 10, he had cashed in on school. Imagine if Nebraska was in the playoff and he became ineligible. Would some of you still say it's ok to get his?He didn't fail the classes in just the last few weeks, so if the Huskers would have accomplished more than a exhibition game, he would have been out as well. I'm sure Iowa abusing him like a little girl didn't improve his intellect much, but his impressive classroom performance was a season long effort.
I am more confused; what you say you saw about VV was the general feeling here and represented what was his best chance to make a team - the very characteristics he could could contribute to the right team. The other player had a lot of support; and general confidence of consistently positive posters.I am basing it on his production compared to the other "top" safeties listed on every "draft site" along with comparisons in size and what I have seen with my own two eyes. A "draft site" is basically a guy not much different than yourself compiling a list of players for web clicks.
Heard these same arguments last year that Vincent Valentine was not going to be drafted, the "draft sites" didn't have him high, he was lazy, all sorts of BS. What did we see on the field? A 6'4" 330 pound man that simply did not budge at all when it came to the run game. Nobody moved our defensive line in short yardage last season. It was one of the best short-yardage run defenses I have seen at NU, yet people let their contempt for VV cloud their judgment.
For what it's worth, the only site I know for sure that watches the film has Gerry rated in their top 5 of ALL safeties including 3 underclassmen.
I am enjoying your posts.Not even sure where to start on all of your speculation. How do you know he doesn't like these coaches? How do you know he wants out? Sorry, but all of us answer to more than ourselves and our families, that is rediculous. What in the world makes you think he will get a 7 figure contract? Where was he in the all big 10 team? This is all that is wrong with humanity and the self satisfying mindset.
What is all this garbage about being an exhibition game? It is a bowl game, a reward for the season, an opportunity to compete against others. I don't care if it is bowling or tittly winks, you give it your best effort.
With the support systems; its well proven you can party and still graduate. Others have shared your opinion; a strong part of an Iowa and historically N, has been an advantage of character and playing for your team. The stats are in the thread on the financial pitfalls of not getting a degree; of where the ones that make it, end up basically broke so many years out if not prudentThis is a great point. Even when Nebraska was 8-0 and rated in the top 10, he had cashed in on school. Imagine if Nebraska was in the playoff and he became ineligible. Would some of you still say it's ok to get his?
So - for the folks who think players should be paid to play college ball - would Gerry get to keep his money? IMO, he should be charged for the classes. He took up space that someone who really wanted an education could have used.It shows his character. He'd been mailing it in for quite some time. Finally bought in and had a good year. I suspect he'll be one of those players who plays for their contract year, but is otherwise a bust. Lazy.
Agree with the fan overrating their own guys, but in this case I do believe you are quite wrong. It seems to me a lot of people are basing where Gerry will get drafted based on their contempt for him. No matter how much you hate him, he's still the biggest athletic safety available. He has also backed the measurables up with lots of production for the past 4 years.
Your talk about the NFL not tolerating fools is comical. They tolerate quite a bit. Just go down the rosters for the past few years in Cincinatti and Dallas. The NFL is suddenly the great league full of angels and upstanding citizens? Come on, man.
Basically Gerry didn't give a damn about school once he knew his draft position was solidified.
You are a senior. Embarassing.
I agree with the embarrassing part but not as certain on his draft position.
Cliffs?benning had some pretty interesting stuff to say this morning on the situation and what fed into it.
benning had some pretty interesting stuff to say this morning on the situation and what fed into it.
Cliffs?
So let's get this straight...
A pot smoker who is incredibly talented but lacks perspective and responsibility??? No way!!!!
Getting suspended because of grades isn't a big deal in the NFL.
Getting suspended because of marijuana is.
Riley just potentially saved Gerry millions of dollars if he gets his act straight. Doubt that happens which is very sad.
I have a hunch that somebody's parents want to kick his ass.I just read Sips article. All he had to do is pass two courses with Ds??? Really?
He can probably play right away from Bo......academics won't be a hurdle to getting in to YSU.....So Boaz is gone, right? He has to be. Not producing on the field or in class.
prob not from what benning said. said he gets it from his mom who has a pretty laid back attitude about everything. damon said nate is the kind of guy who always needs a mentor. said he was very smart, other kids flock to him, but just not mature enough when it comes to decision making. said at times it carried over to the field. said there was always a disconnect btwn nate and the coaches, specifically banker and stewart. said because nate was very football savvy, he could be pretty blunt when he didnt feel the coaching he was receiving as it related to the scheme was good enough. said nate has been pretty miserable the last couple months or so and the academics were prob some kind of a final way to say his piece.I have a hunch that somebody's parents want to kick his ass.