Bam, I understand you're frustrated, and I agree that there needs to be a system change for situations such as this, but some of the rules are in place for a reason bigger than one player, however unfair that may seem. That said, what upsets me most is taking this out on fans in such a sanctimonious way. Don't assume that because we don't have your insight to this particular situation that none of us have ever experienced similar circumstances or have never had a dream or come close to reaching it. Parameters change and dreams redefined all the time. Facing difficulties and disappointment is in all our lives, and we are best defined by how we pick ourselves up, or overcome those adversities. At SU I was told to choose between playing soccer, a game I played at a high level since I was 5, or majoring in architecture, which was the main reason I chose SU over other schools. Given the lack of true post collegiate soccer opportunities, the choice was made easier, but not easy. SU is a perennial top 5 performer in architecture. Now imagine you're there and your main influence, your studio prof. leaves mid-semester. A new guy comes in with a new philosophy. He doesn't like your style of "play". He tosses a quarter at your project during a class wide critique and says "Call your mother and tell her you're not going to be an architect ". Sure made me wish I chose soccer. In those times I actually turned to the football team for support. You see they had morning meal and check in at a dining hall then and we architecture students would. E the only other ones there eating at that hour after pulling a second or third consecutive all nighter. We respected each other's work ethic. I met plenty of guys that only a handful here would recall. I was given a crap grade and put on academic probation, but we all pulled each other through. And it wasn't just revenue sports, my friends on the field hockey, cross country and volleyball teams were there too, sharing the ups and downs. Did that grade affect the perception of other professors? I think so. Did that affect my portfolio, and my ability to land the job I wanted coming out of school? I think so. I picked myself up and made a new dream. Doesn't mean I didn't have one prior, and it doesn't mean I won't have to refer to that lesson again in the future. I love your insight, hope you continue to give it. I also mean no disrespect to you, Shy, or what any of the players and parents are going through but don't put me down while giving your valuable insight. Nothing but the best for Trey and all the other kids moving on. I hope your new dream is even better than the old one.
