Submitted by footballmom (not verified) on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 3:16pm.
I'm wondering if the players, the other coaches, and the AD will ever be able to work as a real team again. WHO OVERFULED WHOM? Yes, academics should be foremost in any educational setting, but we must also realize that there are many of these players who may not be gifted students, but are blessed with great athletic ability. A GOOD coach will be such an encourager that he can instill the desire to DO YOUR VERY BEST in EVERYTHING you attempt throughout your life and can equip these players with the knowledge to utilize their skils to the utmost. Who has the right to make the statement "most of the young men WHO PLAY FOR COACH FLETCHER face slim to no chances of playing college football?" Perhaps not if Fletcher remains the coach, but under good coaching, many probably would have that opportunity.
Who Decides What's Best for Our Kids?
I'm wondering if the players, the other coaches, and the AD will ever be able to work as a real team again. WHO OVERFULED WHOM? Yes, academics should be foremost in any educational setting, but we must also realize that there are many of these players who may not be gifted students, but are blessed with great athletic ability. A GOOD coach will be such an encourager that he can instill the desire to DO YOUR VERY BEST in EVERYTHING you attempt throughout your life and can equip these players with the knowledge to utilize their skils to the utmost. Who has the right to make the statement "most of the young men WHO PLAY FOR COACH FLETCHER face slim to no chances of playing college football?" Perhaps not if Fletcher remains the coach, but under good coaching, many probably would have that opportunity.