NJ_Fin_Fan
Living the Dream
Sadly, many people don't understand this.
It seems that some fans feel as if they are in some sort of relationship with players (especially Ricky Williams). I say this, because I've read about 1,000 different posts whining about how "he left us", "he's coming back for the money, not because he wants to play for us", and "he doesn't come to visit me and his son/daughter anymore". (That last one was a joke, but you get the idea.)
Saban is being criticized for making decisions with his mind, while others would (erroneously) make them with their emotions. He's pulling in extreme talent at minimal financial risk (typically vet. min.) and, more importantly, not placing that talent at the crux of the team's success (aka. pulling a Wannstedt).
I admit, this thread was mainly influenced by Ricky topics, but it is not limited to him... it relates to all players. For example, David Boston and Abram Elam. We only know what we've heard in the media... Saban has a lot more information on their situations; therefore he's in a much better situation to make the proper choice.
Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, but I ask that we all make the distinction between logic and emotion.
It seems that some fans feel as if they are in some sort of relationship with players (especially Ricky Williams). I say this, because I've read about 1,000 different posts whining about how "he left us", "he's coming back for the money, not because he wants to play for us", and "he doesn't come to visit me and his son/daughter anymore". (That last one was a joke, but you get the idea.)
Saban is being criticized for making decisions with his mind, while others would (erroneously) make them with their emotions. He's pulling in extreme talent at minimal financial risk (typically vet. min.) and, more importantly, not placing that talent at the crux of the team's success (aka. pulling a Wannstedt).
I admit, this thread was mainly influenced by Ricky topics, but it is not limited to him... it relates to all players. For example, David Boston and Abram Elam. We only know what we've heard in the media... Saban has a lot more information on their situations; therefore he's in a much better situation to make the proper choice.
Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, but I ask that we all make the distinction between logic and emotion.
