This is a prime example of several things wrong with college football

[HognotinMemphis]

Primarily, how coddled and enabled athletes are versus the rest of society, as well as that college football is no longer about the "student athlete" (every time I hear that phrase I puke, then laugh) or about creating enthusiasm among the student body for dear old college, it's a big, big business that is literally the tail wagging the dog.

Why do these low IQ pro players risk their livelihood and millions of dollars in income to protest something that has nothing to do with the flag or the nat'l anthem? Because they've always been able to do anything they want with no repercussions: drug use, beating their significant others, multiple children with multiple women, DUIs, et al.

Baylor coach helped this player pass a drug test. That has likely occurred at every SEC school every year since drug testing was instituted, including Vandy.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737888-josh-gordon-talks-drug-use-wr-reportedly-plans-to-file-for-reinstatement

[Hogwild]

I'm not going to defend Baylor, because some of there actions are indefensible. But it amazes me how often you hear stories that are piled on a program that screwed up.  Here is a story from two months ago, saying that Baylor doesn't drug test athletes.  Now you have Gordon saying that Baylor showed him out to beat the drug test that they were performing. 

The culture surrounding Baylor University and its football program not only affected how coaches and administrators handled allegations of sexual assault against players but also kept the university from randomly drug testing its student-athletes for marijuana and other recreational drugs, according to an upcoming book about the university's sexual assault scandal.
The drug policy makes it one of the few major collegiate programs not to randomly drug-test its student-athletes, according to the book.

So which is, did Baylor drug test or not?

[DeltaBoy]

Agree!

[Razorbackers]

Primarily, how coddled and enabled athletes are versus the rest of society, as well as that college football is no longer about the "student athlete" (every time I hear that phrase I puke, then laugh) or about creating enthusiasm among the student body for dear old college, it's a big, big business that is literally the tail wagging the dog.

Why do these low IQ pro players risk their livelihood and millions of dollars in income to protest something that has nothing to do with the flag or the nat'l anthem? Because they've always been able to do anything they want with no repercussions: drug use, beating their significant others, multiple children with multiple women, DUIs, et al.

Baylor coach helped this player pass a drug test. That has likely occurred at every SEC school every year since drug testing was instituted, including Vandy.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737888-josh-gordon-talks-drug-use-wr-reportedly-plans-to-file-for-reinstatement

Send them an email and let them know when they can protest so you people will stop spamming the MMQB board about something that apparently doesn't matter so much you can't stop talking about it.

[sickboy]

Primarily, how coddled and enabled athletes are versus the rest of society, as well as that college football is no longer about the "student athlete" (every time I hear that phrase I puke, then laugh) or about creating enthusiasm among the student body for dear old college, it's a big, big business that is literally the tail wagging the dog.

Why do these low IQ pro players risk their livelihood and millions of dollars in income to protest something that has nothing to do with the flag or the nat'l anthem? Because they've always been able to do anything they want with no repercussions: drug use, beating their significant others, multiple children with multiple women, DUIs, et al.

Baylor coach helped this player pass a drug test. That has likely occurred at every SEC school every year since drug testing was instituted, including Vandy.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737888-josh-gordon-talks-drug-use-wr-reportedly-plans-to-file-for-reinstatement

I always wonder when I'll start to sound old and out of touch. Like time has just passed me by and I don't really get "it"... whatever "it" is.

[HognotinMemphis]

I always wonder when I'll start to sound old and out of touch. Like time has just passed me by and I don't really get "it"... whatever "it" is.

With a name like yours, I will tell you that you never will because your IQ is not high enough for you to be that self-aware. You'll always be stupid and never know it. I know that is difficult to understand, what with the low IQ and all, but that is life. Some people are stupid and some people go to Hell. Not a big deal.

[NaturalStateReb]

Sometimes, when we talk about paying players, it's easy to forget that they're basically living up to five years in an all-inclusive, often taxpayer financed resort usually in college towns where everything is there for the asking.

[hawgmasta]

Sometimes, when we talk about paying players, it's easy to forget that they're basically living up to five years in an all-inclusive, often taxpayer financed resort usually in college towns where everything is there for the asking.

I grew up in Conway and worked with several guys who played football for UCA throughout the years; they all scoffed whenever several stories talked about football players being hungry at major universities. I'm sure a lot of them are broke, but so is pretty much every person that age college student or not.

[Vantage 8 dude]

With a name like yours, I will tell you that you never will because your IQ is not high enough for you to be that self-aware. You'll always be stupid and never know it. I know that is difficult to understand, what with the low IQ and all, but that is life. Some people are stupid and some people go to Hell. Not a big deal.

Ahh....fascinating, hilarious and totally bunk. This coming from someone who has more than once blasted me for criticizing someone-that would be you-for not only disagreeing with you, but "bothering" you when "calling your hand" on a particular subject. Now you have the audacity to call anyone "stupid", "IQ is not high enough for you to be that self-aware", etc. While we're speaking of it, who the hell made you some God's gift to this world Dude, you really need to look in the mirror-that is if you have one.

[Hogarusa]

Are all people that protest considered low IQ, or just NFL players?

[RME]

With a name like yours, I will tell you that you never will because your IQ is not high enough for you to be that self-aware. You'll always be stupid and never know it. I know that is difficult to understand, what with the low IQ and all, but that is life. Some people are stupid and some people go to Hell. Not a big deal.

r/iamverysmart

[island hog]

With a name like yours, I will tell you that you never will because your IQ is not high enough for you to be that self-aware. You'll always be stupid and never know it. I know that is difficult to understand, what with the low IQ and all, but that is life. Some people are stupid and some people go to Hell. Not a big deal.

And in case you ever wonder why others don't respect or give any credit to what you have to say, just reread this post....

[311Hog]

Sometimes, when we talk about paying players, it's easy to forget that they're basically living up to five years in an all-inclusive, often taxpayer financed resort usually in college towns where everything is there for the asking.

This is called envy.

The difference here is that the avg. college student isn't the center of a billion dollar enterprise.  Would you honestly be cool with living in the dorm, eating at Brough, and practicing umpteen hours a day etc. knowing that your classmates are wearing your jersey but it just doesn't have your name on it?

I mean i would be pretty pist off if i knew i wasn't getting my share of profits from my likeness and there was nothing i  could do about it, and some guy on the internet told me i should be "happy" to be exploited because they are envious of the position.

[HogPokerPlayer]

What a dumb comment.  Its laughable that you just lump an entire group of people into having a low IQ.

What sort of protest would suit your feelings better sir?

[code red]

Primarily, how coddled and enabled athletes are versus the rest of society, as well as that college football is no longer about the "student athlete" (every time I hear that phrase I puke, then laugh) or about creating enthusiasm among the student body for dear old college, it's a big, big business that is literally the tail wagging the dog.

Why do these low IQ pro players risk their livelihood and millions of dollars in income to protest something that has nothing to do with the flag or the nat'l anthem? Because they've always been able to do anything they want with no repercussions: drug use, beating their significant others, multiple children with multiple women, DUIs, et al.

Baylor coach helped this player pass a drug test. That has likely occurred at every SEC school every year since drug testing was instituted, including Vandy.


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2737888-josh-gordon-talks-drug-use-wr-reportedly-plans-to-file-for-reinstatement

Media is what is wrong with football both college and pro. 

[Vantage 8 dude]

With a name like yours, I will tell you that you never will because your IQ is not high enough for you to be that self-aware. You'll always be stupid and never know it. I know that is difficult to understand, what with the low IQ and all, but that is life. Some people are stupid and some people go to Hell. Not a big deal.

And this asinine response is a prime example of just one of several things wrong with message boards.

[factchecker]

This is called envy.

The difference here is that the avg. college student isn't the center of a billion dollar enterprise.  Would you honestly be cool with living in the dorm, eating at Brough, and practicing umpteen hours a day etc. knowing that your classmates are wearing your jersey but it just doesn't have your name on it?

I mean i would be pretty pist off if i knew i wasn't getting my share of profits from my likeness and there was nothing i  could do about it, and some guy on the internet told me i should be "happy" to be exploited because they are envious of the position.

ADD:  The average college student doesn't receive death threats for flunking a lab.  The average college student doesn't have to worry about their truck getting burnt.

[HognotinMemphis]

Ahh....fascinating, hilarious and totally bunk. This coming from someone who has more than once blasted me for criticizing someone-that would be you-for not only disagreeing with you, but "bothering" you when "calling your hand" on a particular subject. Now you have the audacity to call anyone "stupid", "IQ is not high enough for you to be that self-aware", etc. While we're speaking of it, who the hell made you some God's gift to this world Dude, you really need to look in the mirror-that is if you have one.

Why are you continuing to bother me? Do you want something from me? I do not know you.

[HogPharmer]

With a name like yours, I will tell you that you never will because your IQ is not high enough for you to be that self-aware. You'll always be stupid and never know it. I know that is difficult to understand, what with the low IQ and all, but that is life. Some people are stupid and some people go to Hell. Not a big deal.

Idiot

[Count Hogula]

Idiot

Don't feed HiM, bro.

He's just trying to piss you off. He is good for a chuckle, though...

[HogPharmer]

Don't feed HiM, bro.

He's just trying to piss you off. He is good for a chuckle, though...

He's not gonna piss me off. I deal with stupid people every day in my job. At least here, I can tell them they're stupid. You know, Internet tough guy and whatnot...

[HognotinMemphis]

He's not gonna piss me off. I deal with stupid people every day in my job. At least here, I can tell them they're stupid. You know, Internet tough guy and whatnot...

You seem upset based on your multiple comments on this thread and calling me an idiot. Others can take up for themselves...do not need a tough guy like you coming in to assist. Or, maybe they do. You deal with stupid people every day? What do you do? I never deal with stupid people in my job. My clients are highly intelligent. It is a dream job.

[Vantage 8 dude]

You seem upset based on your multiple comments on this thread and calling me an idiot. Others can take up for themselves...do not need a tough guy like you coming in to assist. Or, maybe they do. You deal with stupid people every day? What do you do? I never deal with stupid people in my job. My clients are highly intelligent. It is a dream job.

Too damn bad your clients can't same the same about their "advisor" (or whatnot). BTW as for your clients being brilliant-I seriously do have to question that assessment given their obvious lack of judgement in choosing who they deal with. 

[Vantage 8 dude]

Why are you continuing to bother me? Do you want something from me? I do not know you.

You're "don't bother me" schtick is really getting old. In fact, it's gone to down right stale. You know perfectly well that when you spew your normal tripe and garbage that I WILL very likely respond. So either can the dull and overused indignant reply or at least try to come up with something that's actually original for a change. And for a self-proclaimed genius such as yourself that should be a total layup.

[Karma]

This message board is devoted to following these "enabled athletes" and obsessing over every little thing like their twitter posts. There are newspapers that survive on covering these "enabled athletes." Grown men make a living in providing information about where these "enable athletes" might go to school.

If there is a problem, it isn't with the kids.

[RME]

You seem upset based on your multiple comments on this thread and calling me an idiot. Others can take up for themselves...do not need a tough guy like you coming in to assist. Or, maybe they do. You deal with stupid people every day? What do you do? I never deal with stupid people in my job. My clients are highly intelligent. It is a dream job.

You're 75 years old and still working? Must be pretty bad with your finances or else have nothing else in your life to satisfy your time apart from your job and boasting about your "intelligence" on an anonymous message board.

[Vantage 8 dude]

You're 75 years old and still working? Must be pretty bad with your finances or else have nothing else in your life to satisfy your time apart from your job and boasting about your "intelligence" on an anonymous message board.

I suspect that very may give testament how well he's handled his OWN monies. However, he DOES have nothing but brilliant clients.

Then again, what else are you going to do with all that free time? Believe it or not judging the world is only a part time gig for HIM.

[Grag T]

I love it when HiM decides to stir the pot 

Love him or hate him, few people have the ability to make a message board sh1t the bed to such an extent.  Well done 

[HognotinMemphis]

I love it when HiM decides to stir the pot 

Love him or hate him, few people have the ability to make a message board sh1t the bed to such an extent.  Well done 

Lol. After a few days with the same poster or two, it gets a little boring. I'm no longer interested in Vantage 8. I did get a kick out of Ryan Mallets Ego believing I am 75. I mean, who would attack a 75 yr old man on an internets bulletin board, making fun of them still working for a living? He doesn't even know that I give back my social security check to the gov't.

[hassettsportsman]

Wow...you could run a substation with the energy in here today!

[Vantage 8 dude]

Lol. After a few days with the same poster or two, it gets a little boring. I'm no longer interested in Vantage 8. I did get a kick out of Ryan Mallets Ego believing I am 75. I mean, who would attack a 75 yr old man on an internets bulletin board, making fun of them still working for a living? He doesn't even know that I give back my social security check to the gov't.

Well thank God you're no longer going to be fixated on me. It was getting a little creepy having to worry about the stalker from Memphis. Now I can resume my life without having to worry about this clown.

BTW, what a guy!! Gives his SS check back to the government ala (former) Coach Andersen's salary/perks out at OSU. My, my and how does that "give back" exactly work? I mean do you get to determine what new black hole your enormous largess will be used for? I suspect that you'll soon be named the next recipient of the "Medal of Freedom" for all your good works. And while we're at it we might as well thank and acknowledge your wonderful handling of the Puerto Rican budget over the past 20 years. I can see why all your clients are so impressed.

[hassettsportsman]

When the grid goes down, not if, all the cell phones, tablets, and social media accounts will go buh bye! That's the bad news!  The good news...Hog games can still be played during the afternoon in this fabulous weather!

[HogPharmer]

You seem upset based on your multiple comments on this thread and calling me an idiot. Others can take up for themselves...do not need a tough guy like you coming in to assist. Or, maybe they do. You deal with stupid people every day? What do you do? I never deal with stupid people in my job. My clients are highly intelligent. It is a dream job.

I wasn't hear to take up for anyone. I just really think you're an idiot. Not based solely on this thread, but based on countless other posts you make. At least when I troll, I am actually trying to troll... whereas you make stupid remarks that you actually believe to be true or right. And if you can't figure out what I do based on my name, you have further solidified yourself as the dumba$s we all know you are.

Also, everyone works with stupid people in their job. No matter what the job is.... so just FYI, if you don't know anyone stupid at you're job, that probably means you're the stupid one everyone else has to work with.

[RazorPiggie]

Media is what is wrong with football both college and pro. 

Bingo.

[RME]

Lol. After a few days with the same poster or two, it gets a little boring. I'm no longer interested in Vantage 8. I did get a kick out of Ryan Mallets Ego believing I am 75. I mean, who would attack a 75 yr old man on an internets bulletin board, making fun of them still working for a living? He doesn't even know that I give back my social security check to the gov't.

Yeah, sorry for believing you're 75 when your profile says it. Not sure why you'd lie about your age, but to each his own. You spew darn all the time on this board, so I guess your age being incorrect in your profile just falls in line with your whole shtick.

And when you're an [CENSORED] to other posters for no reason and boast about what a fantastic job you have with such phenomenal clients but you're still 75 and working, I'm gonna make fun of you.

But, with that, I digress.

How 'bout them Hawgs?

[Vantage 8 dude]

Yeah, sorry for believing you're 75 when your profile says it. Not sure why you'd lie about your age, but to each his own. You spew darn all the time on this board, so I guess your age being incorrect in your profile just falls in line with your whole shtick.

And when you're an [CENSORED] to other posters for no reason and boast about what a fantastic job you have with such phenomenal clients but you're still 75 and working, I'm gonna make fun of you.

But, with that, I digress.

How 'bout them Hawgs?

Well one thing you MUST realize: when posting ANYTHING to/about HIM you automatically digress.

[HognotinMemphis]

Well thank God you're no longer going to be fixated on me. It was getting a little creepy having to worry about the stalker from Memphis. Now I can resume my life without having to worry about this clown.

BTW, what a guy!! Gives his SS check back to the government ala (former) Coach Andersen's salary/perks out at OSU. My, my and how does that "give back" exactly work? I mean do you get to determine what new black hole your enormous largess will be used for? I suspect that you'll soon be named the next recipient of the "Medal of Freedom" for all your good works. And while we're at it we might as well thank and acknowledge your wonderful handling of the Puerto Rican budget over the past 20 years. I can see why all your clients are so impressed.

Uh, you have been stalking me. Stay in reality with us, if you can.

[BoynamedWooPigSooie]

When comparing my white privilege to the privilege that athletes get on every D1 college campus....  it's not even close Athlete privilege is pretty dang sweet.