Penn State Football

[skipwondah33]

I don't know. I may be alone with this opinion, but I am going to pretty much end up thinking less of any one who does transfer out. A bunch of players and starters have already committed to sticking with the team, their "brothers" and the university, regardless of the circumstances and difficulties ahead. Anyone who transfers out, they're basically turning their back on the rest of the guys on the team, telling them to fuck off, showing that they're a pussy when faced with adversity, and that they care about nothing but personal gain or a trophy. Just because they play for Penn State, doesn't mean the NFL scouts aren't going to give a damn about them. They'll still get attention from NFL scouts and as much a chance at an NFL career as any other player at a major school.

I disagree with that though. Why can't he or the others transfer? No one says they have to be loyal after something like this happens. Just as it's the choice of the rest of the players to stay and "be strong", it's his rightful choice to transfer to another program. This will be hanging over the heads of the entire school all year long, maybe he doesn't want to be under that type of cloud.

Their is all types of adversity. Being redshirted could be, suffering a season ending injury, being benched, coach being fired or leaving. This situation though it a different kind of adversity

And that's the thing even though depth charts are already pretty much set, players are STILL even considering transferring. That let's you know how rough the situation is. They could be starting for Penn State but would possibly rather leave and not start then stay in this situation and start.

Obviously Penn State needs most of the players to stay in order to salvage the team but I can't be mad at the players who don't decided to stay. I'm not a Penn State fan just judging from afar.

And I'll add no player should have to deal with that kind of spotlight during a season. "How do you feel about the penalties?", "Have you ever met Sandusky?", "what about the statue?"