Roger Goodell requests meeting with Charlie Strong

[WhiteMamba]

If he starts winning at Texas with his approach.

Many uppity alumnists and donors will demand to follow coach Strong's lead.

 

[Codaxx]

I don't disagree, but is it a for sure win? Suppose you are a parent of a 5* and Texas comes calling. Doesn't it make sense for every other coach to point to stuff like a kid being kicked off the team, virtually ending his football career, for one mistake? YES, I know most of these aren't "one mistake" situations. But perception can be a bitch.

They can try to use that angle, but that is a hard thing to use negative recruiting against to parents. 4 kids were thrown out of the program and 3 of them were sent to rehab. It may have more sway with kids, but it is a very dangerous tactic to use with Momma

 

[charlie42s]

Depends. If the NFL institutes strongs core values you could argue that going to Texas better prepares your for the NFL.

Not saying that will happen.

Ford has gotten it completely wrong. The dismissed players aren't gone for a single mistake, except for those getting charged with felonies.

In each case the players have failed multiple drug tests, failed at rehab or said that they won't quit drug consumption as a player.

 

[fordman84]

If he starts winning at Texas with his approach.

Many uppity alumnists and donors will demand to follow coach Strong's lead.

Seems that this cycle of "cleaning up systems" happens at all levels every once in a while. Personally, saw it with the Dallas Cowboys. After the Erik Williams/Irvin years, only high character guys in Dallas. And we sucked balls. Then we swung back to letting the Tank/Pacman/TO guys in. Of course we still sucked, but weren't 6-10. Let's see if this one sticks, or this is just more attempts to placate the sponsors and then back to business as usual. If you can throw/run/hit better than others, the NCAA and NFL will have a job for you

 

[charlie42s]

They can try to use that angle, but that is a hard thing to use negative recruiting against to parents. 4 kids were thrown out of the program and 3 of them were sent to rehab. It may have more sway with kids, but it is a very dangerous tactic to use with Momma

Hell, if the kids want to do drugs or steroids and get arrested go to the school in CS. They tolerate that behavior, at least for now.

 

[fordman84]

They can try to use that angle, but that is a hard thing to use negative recruiting against to parents. 4 kids were thrown out of the program and 3 of them were sent to rehab. It may have more sway with kids, but it is a very dangerous tactic to use with Momma

Again I agree, but not all momma's are looking for their kids to get a degree or life lesson. They are looking for their little lotto ticket to get to the NFL as fast as they can and get as much money as they can.

 

[Codaxx]

Again I agree, but not all momma's are looking for their kids to get a degree or life lesson. They are looking for their little lotto ticket to get to the NFL as fast as they can and get as much money as they can.

That is true, but you can not be all things to all people. I think it can be a powerful tool though, "I will looking after your kids and make them into respectful young men. The NFL just asked me for help in this area. I also put in 3 first round picks to the NFL last year. Only one other coach equaled that feat, but I was in the Big East (forgot what it is called now). Think about that"

 

[Codaxx]

Seems that this cycle of "cleaning up systems" happens at all levels every once in a while. Personally, saw it with the Dallas Cowboys. After the Erik Williams/Irvin years, only high character guys in Dallas. And we sucked balls. Then we swung back to letting the Tank/Pacman/TO guys in. Of course we still sucked, but weren't 6-10. Let's see if this one sticks, or this is just more attempts to placate the sponsors and then back to business as usual. If you can throw/run/hit better than others, the NCAA and NFL will have a job for you

It is clearly a reactionary PR move by the NFL. It is a sideshow, but one that could help Strong out.

 

[fordman84]

That is true, but you can not be all things to all people. I think it can be a powerful tool though, "I will looking after your kids and make them into respectful young men. The NFL just asked me for help in this area. I also put in 3 first round picks to the NFL last year. Only one other coach equaled that feat, but I was in the Big East (forgot what it is called now). Think about that"

A coach telling me that in regards to where to send my son would work well. I have never denied that.

 

[Lance Armstrong]

I don't disagree, but is it a for sure win? Suppose you are a parent of a 5* and Texas comes calling. Doesn't it make sense for every other coach to point to stuff like a kid being kicked off the team, virtually ending his football career, for one mistake? YES, I know most of these aren't "one mistake" situations. But perception can be a bitch.

If the 5* recruit is scared UT actually enforces drug tests and doesn't want to go to UT, isn't that a win for UT anyway? Avoided a bad seed.

 

[fordman84]

If the 5* recruit is scared UT actually enforces drug tests and doesn't want to go to UT, isn't that a win for UT anyway? Avoided a bad seed.

I was talking perception. A lot of kids removed from the team for various reasons. Yes, a druggie being off the team could be a good thing. However, how would you feel if Rickey Williams was never on the team? Please don't tell me you think he waited until the NFL to develop a love of weed?

All I'm saying is that there is a way for this situation to have an adverse effect. "If your kid goes to Texas, one slip up could cost him his NFL career". BS or not, like I said perception is a bitch.

 

[WhiteMamba]

Again I agree, but not all momma's are looking for their kids to get a degree or life lesson. They are looking for their little lotto ticket to get to the NFL as fast as they can and get as much money as they can.

Uncle Phil loves dem kinda Mommas.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Goodell to name Strong Senior Vice President of the NFL's Urban Division.


(sorry, i watched that new show Black-ish last night.)

 

[HizzleRocker]

Goodell wants to meet with Strong

 

[TxHeat]

The NFL knows that many support Coach Strong's core values and no bullshit approach.

The NFL has an image problem.

What better way than for one of Goodell's cronies to set up a public relations stunt with Strong and the $44 million dollar a year man Goodell. This is a publicity stunt. Shake hands with a strong valued African American man, take some pics. Meeting over.

as long as THIS guy stays away

 

[gpm1976]

Still laughing at this old bat thinking she can muscle Goodell out.

 

[TxHeat]

Still laughing at this old bat thinking she can muscle Goodell out.

if those jowls keep flapping she'll need clearance for take off from a control tower.

 

[Codaxx]

Story is now being denied. Chip strikes again.

 

[WhiteMamba]

[ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yxcqMrAEcpI[/ame]

 

[gpm1976]

if those jowls keep flapping she'll need clearance for take off from a control tower.

Here's what needs to happen to her mouth: