I write to the NU alum here. The school and athletic department are embroiled in controversy. Some of you want lessered admissions for a more competitive team. Some of you reject such a thought based on your perception of the prestige of the school. Over the last few days, we have witnessed a product, undeniably, of the football program speak about NUFB until deleted. And I think, as alum, as former athletes, it’s worth discussion. Maybe I’ll get capped. But regardless of which side you land, do any of you want to see the result of wearing purple lead you, your kids, or anyone headed to NU to become broken?
I am now very familiar with CMT and the period he was in the program. For a long time, he was a very rational and appreciated member here. I remember him challenging me to a fight that was celebrated by many that dislike me that now call him to be gone. He was another former player in our ranks.
I have noticed a few things. First, none of the former FB players participate here anymore. The lawyer in me has a feeling why. I bet those accounts have been deleted. They still read but know enough to believe this forum could be used against them in this situation . Second, CMT changed dramatically in the last year. He was an OL. I will guess CTE is on the table. But he seems to have progressed to a normal and successful life until recently. What happened?
Let’s talk about triggers. In the criminal investigative world, long rooted defects often lie dormant until triggered. In the last year or so, we have seen the hazing topic rise. Let’s put the PF performance to the side for the moment. Consider the possibility that the past 18 months triggered a well adjusted former player to what we have witnessed. Again, i challenge you to examine his contributions before then.
Then take some of these other player reports and give pause. Again, I write to our alum. I was friends with a very NFL body type LT that just quit. I don’t know to this day why. But hearing all this doesn’t make me proud. And I bleed purple despite what anyone here says.
Also doesn’t make me want to hide it. I want to know. I love our academic reputation that broke through athletically and became nationally relevant. I played in the Taylor days and have my own stories.
But let’s talk openly about it. Doesn’t mean NU sucks or the current department is crap (though many of you speak about gragg and the department so…)
But can we be open to the discussion and let things air? I’m not a safe space guy but seems like it would be great to let guys talk about things that went wrong and maybe how it’s getting better?
But shame on those that won’t look at our missteps. As important as our rose bowl and ncaa berths are our failures. I really hope Cappy didn’t cap CMT. It would be a terrible way to respond to someone our program may possibly have created.
I am now very familiar with CMT and the period he was in the program. For a long time, he was a very rational and appreciated member here. I remember him challenging me to a fight that was celebrated by many that dislike me that now call him to be gone. He was another former player in our ranks.
I have noticed a few things. First, none of the former FB players participate here anymore. The lawyer in me has a feeling why. I bet those accounts have been deleted. They still read but know enough to believe this forum could be used against them in this situation . Second, CMT changed dramatically in the last year. He was an OL. I will guess CTE is on the table. But he seems to have progressed to a normal and successful life until recently. What happened?
Let’s talk about triggers. In the criminal investigative world, long rooted defects often lie dormant until triggered. In the last year or so, we have seen the hazing topic rise. Let’s put the PF performance to the side for the moment. Consider the possibility that the past 18 months triggered a well adjusted former player to what we have witnessed. Again, i challenge you to examine his contributions before then.
Then take some of these other player reports and give pause. Again, I write to our alum. I was friends with a very NFL body type LT that just quit. I don’t know to this day why. But hearing all this doesn’t make me proud. And I bleed purple despite what anyone here says.
Also doesn’t make me want to hide it. I want to know. I love our academic reputation that broke through athletically and became nationally relevant. I played in the Taylor days and have my own stories.
But let’s talk openly about it. Doesn’t mean NU sucks or the current department is crap (though many of you speak about gragg and the department so…)
But can we be open to the discussion and let things air? I’m not a safe space guy but seems like it would be great to let guys talk about things that went wrong and maybe how it’s getting better?
But shame on those that won’t look at our missteps. As important as our rose bowl and ncaa berths are our failures. I really hope Cappy didn’t cap CMT. It would be a terrible way to respond to someone our program may possibly have created.
