Fran's Holiday Bowl Press Conference | Wash St

[javadoc]

why did they start him until he got hurt?

Because they thought he was the best option at the time?

 

[PhatOrange]

Michael Nwokocha played in 5 games.

Thanks. I do not recall ever seeing him.

 

[Cuse12]

Herbie is really growing on me after him being the lone warrior to pick cuse over Miami, and now putting more love on cuse! Lol. I seriously have always respected Kirk, he is a great commentator and does amazing on game day. Now it appears he is partial to the Cuse and Fran! Only helps

 

[OrangeFreek]

Wonder who the “Snake” is

 

[kingtidge]

Easy to play with other people’s $. Any 22 year old who’s got a chance to be drafted, even if there’s a 5% chance of being hurt, he’s supposed to risk millions or tens of millions of dollars to appease fans. Please. Ridiculous. We don’t judge any other professions in this same way.

Actually, not true.

Professional soccer has been this way for ever.

Players worth millions $$$$ to their pro clubs are regularly released to play in matches for their home country team for regional tournaments and world cup qualifying, etc. It's called international duty.

Players get injured playing on international duty all the time and are subsequently also injured when they return to their pro club.

There's a whole insurance industry built around insuring them and their clubs if the player gets injured on international duty.

Obviously, not exactly apples and oranges since we're talking about college players that have yet to be drafted professionally, but I thought I read that some sports agencies are insuring players for bowl appearances now and sanctioning them to play with the player and the agent getting a payout if the player is injured in a bowl. I do not know for sure however. It was something I read in passing somewhere, but I really don't know if it's occurring with any frequency at this point.

 

[dasher]

Because they thought he was the best option at the time?

Certainly. And as a frosh. He is visiting Miss this weekend. Not like the old days where our guys were vising OCC after leaving us.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Wonder who the “Snake” is

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Thanks. I do not recall ever seeing him.

Special teamer maybe?

 

[PhatOrange]

Special teamer maybe?

beats me. I don't check the participation reports so hard to know if a lineman gets token snaps in a game, I just go off memory.

 

[Cuse12]

If you are Kyle McCord and have never personally played in a bowl game, not a first round pick currently, and have the opportunity to set all time ACC records etc.

Like why in the heck wouldn’t you play?!

Life’s short, this is his last CFB game and it seems like he realizes that. Happy to see him playing, it’s the right thing to do for all parties and most importantly for him. (In my opinion)

 

[SUfanNC]

was this a reference to barnes or in general?

Seemed like in general. He said Barnes is a good kid and player. Coach said sometimes it’s not a fit. Gave bunch of reason that things don’t work out in general.

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

He didn't even say possibly. It was 100%. I don't believe it, but this will be fun.

They've done studies, you know? 60% of the time, Fran Brown is right all the time.

 

[Irishsecra1]

He is one cool cat. Now that we have Fran it's like befriending a popular kid in school; all sorts of doors are opening up.

To be honest, I always liked him because of his dog. And his grief at losing him was genuine.
I have 3 Maltese (11 year old Billie Bo, 3 year old Buddy Buckets (named after Buddy Boeheim who emailed me how proud he was of the honor (Julie is a friend of the breeder)) and 2 year old Toby Bear.
I have been battling leukemia since August of 23 and those boys have stuck by me thru the worst - currently in remission praise God.
I tragically lost my 14 year old Maltese Gizmo 3 years ago. It broke my heart so I can relate to his pain.

 

[David321]

To be honest, I always liked him because of his dog. And his grief at losing him was genuine. I have 3 dogs (two are quite young) and I tragically lost my 14 year old Maltese 3 years ago. It broke my heart so I can relate to his pain.

I never knew this story but our cat passed last September and it still hurts so I get it. I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

While I agree with what Fran is saying, at the same time if you are kid who is leaving do you really care? Whether portal or opt out. Not like they are staying around. Especially when you have only been with Fran for less than a year. Also the younger generation tends to be anti social. I am sure meeting with Fran is person would give anxiety.

So what Fran is saying is the right way to do it. But at the same time I don't think it really matters to the kids leaving.

 

[Irishsecra1]

I never knew this story but our cat passed last September and it still hurts so I get it. I'm sorry for your loss.

Because of my leukemia, I literally lived in a bubble from August 23 thru January 24. No visitors, just going out to doctor appts, grocery store, pharmacy. If not for my 3 little boys, I think I would have lost my mind!

 

[Irishsecra1]

While I agree with what Fran is saying, at the same time if you are kid who is leaving do you really care? Whether portal or opt out. Not like they are staying around. Especially when you have only been with Fran for less than a year. Also the younger generation tends to be anti social. I am sure meeting with Fran is person would give anxiety.

So what Fran is saying is the right way to do it. But at the same time I don't think it really matters to the kids leaving.

I think it matters to the graduates. Not at all to the portal kids.

 

[javadoc]

Certainly. And as a frosh. He is visiting Miss this weekend. Not like the old days where our guys were vising OCC after leaving us.

Two questions. Was he the best option at the end of the year? And since program talent is a state function, what’s the final delta here?

 

[dasher]

I think it matters to the graduates. Not at all to the portal kids.

Best of luck. I lost my dog General close to 40 years ago and think of her often. I said that when I get to heaven, I hope to see my family yes, but I really want to see my dog General

 

[HRE Otto IV]

I think it matters to the graduates. Not at all to the portal kids.

When you opt out you aren't part of the team anymore. If you are concentrating on getting ready for the NFL, why would you care about the Bowl game? This happens everywhere.

 

[NKR1978]

Someone just asked if Kyle was playing and Fran was pretty adamant that he's playing.

Also sounded as if the rest of the guys were going to play too, but we'll see.

I assumed when Kyle said he wanted to see where we ended up that he would have sat out if we dropped below the Gator. Everyone assumed that their disappointment in going not going to Jacksonville would translate to the players. I'd rather go to San Diego than a 5th tier city like Jacksonville.

 

[storange]

They've done studies, you know? 60% of the time, Fran Brown is right all the time.

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[David321]

When you opt out you aren't part of the team anymore. If you are concentrating on getting ready for the NFL, why would you care about the Bowl game? This happens everywhere.

Because they're close, like a family. Times are a changing.

 

[Irishsecra1]

When you opt out you aren't part of the team anymore. If you are concentrating on getting ready for the NFL, why would you care about the Bowl game? This happens everywhere.

I think if you want to remain part of the SU family, it matters.
Some players, like Marvin Harrison, graduate and never care about us again.
Others, like Donovan McNabb, Dwight Freeney, and the Jones brothers are proud to visit and be part of the team going forward. There are many more of these than you might think compared to never thinking about us again.
Again, if SU is in your rear view mirror for good, you dont care what Coach Brown thinks and whether this goes against DART.

 

[Irishsecra1]

Best of luck. I lost my dog General close to 40 years ago and think of her often. I said that when I get to heaven, I hope to see my family yes, but I really want to see my dog General

Yes. I bought a framed picture of the poem Rainbow Bridge after Gizmo died and put it next to my bed. I hope to see him and some others (especially my childhood poodle Prince who died at age 18) when I die.