Comments on: Football coaches cross lines, mistreat players

By: dave

dave — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:43:32 +0000

Folks

An investigation needs to happen to look into these allegations. You do not want an atmosphere of wrongdoing being swepted under the rug. Penn State is suffering the consequences of such actions

By: MDparent

MDparent — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:43:44 +0000

Wrong! The Best players on the team are men that can stand up for themselves. These young men can go to the coach and air their greivences’ diplomatically and Coach RA repects young men that can do that. Character is what these men possess. Putting unconfirmed allegations and names out like that makes you a fraud.

By: TUPay

TUPay — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:14:47 +0000

So I’ve heard that its Walker, Harris, West, Shaw, Pike, Booker, Kinnard, Athens, dazel, ugonna, and Dangerfield that have been confirmed.

The best players on the team are against the coach and are all frauds.

By: TUBLACKANDGOLD

TUBLACKANDGOLD — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:12:13 +0000

I would love to see Trevor working at a real job when he gets older. Boss is going to tell him something he doesn’t like, he’s going to call up Mommy and Daddy in the retirement home, and then after they complain to the Boss, he’s going to fire Trevor’s dumb ass.

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. The Tigers run this mother fucker, and Trevor and his goon squad are little cubs.

By: MDparent

MDparent — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:45:45 +0000

In fact I have a child that my wife and I have raised to be a grown ass man and may on occasion ask his parents opinion on certain issues but knows how to stand his ground and speak up for himself. I don’t have to hold is hand but he knows he has his parents support for whatever decision he makes even if it means that he has to walk away. No disrespect but that young man made his desicion by not challenging the Coach right then and there and been prepared to walk away like a man. “WHAT GOES ON IN THE LOCKER ROOM NEEDS TO STAY IN THE LOCKER ROOM”. That’s how adults handle adversity.

By: TUPay

TUPay — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:15:45 +0000

Thanking God for anything shows a lack of critical thinking skills and a lack of maturity. Open your eyes people.

By: Finally

Finally — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:20:39 +0000

@MDparent

If you do in fact have children, I will pray for them. I believe the players on the team, are indeed aware, that football is an intense sport. This was insightful…however it does not mean they can be berated and disrespected day in and day out. I would love to see how you would handle this. Trevor went to the coaches first, then a representative to the president, then Devin Crosby before taking further steps. If one is not informed, one should not comment. The coaches refused to speak, and look where it got them. A valuable lesson some cocky people needed. I’m thankful people like Trevor exist, so those in power can no longer continue their abuse. Trevor has a very bright future ahead,
You think RA has done a great job giving this program the respect it deserves? Yes, just look at all the wonderful things people have to say about him. Good luck to you when you encounter a tough situation. Trevor could not have handled himself with more respect or dignity, and I thank God for people like him

By: MDparent

MDparent — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:30:08 +0000

Thank you for your comments. They all have an important point. So here is mine. You have to understand that football is a very intense sport and is a major source of revenue for any institution. If you think what the coach says is rough, try being in a pile-up at the end of a play. You might hear some things that will make the coaches words in the lockerroom seem like a sunday morning sermon. As for the team member that his threw brothers under the bus, if your shell is brittle and your core is weak then you need to re-evaluate your position in life. Also remember the most of the men and women who proudly serve our country and have given the most precious gift of all, their lives, have heard the same words from their DI. Do you think they are any less important than you? Personally, I think RA has done a hell of a job getting this program the respect and recognition it needs to compete not only athletically but acedemically. The real world awaits. If you are crying over this situation, the real world is going to “EAT YOU ALIVE”

By: TUProud

TUProud — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:47:21 +0000

As a former player, seeing this is disturbing.

I am not going to try to figure out what is true or not, who is right or wrong…or comment about the character(good or bad) of those involved.

I would have loved to see the players first bring their concerns to the captains, then have the captains decide the next steps (meet with position coaches, Head Coach, or AD).

By: RICK

RICK — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 22:14:42 +0000

If the coached had agreed to let him start and give him all the playing time he wanted,and then said the f word 5000 times, would any of this have been an issue? Im guessing not. Spoiled brat didnt get his way, so he lashed out at the people who told him he wasnt as good as his mommy and daddy told him he was.