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Message: [QUOTE="SU in Hershey, post: 513058, member: 609"] Having just read the twitter to Gus Edwards that was the epitome of poor sportsmanship and immaturity, I felt the need to make a general statement. (Admins may delete if they think this inappropriate, but I think this pertains more to the recruiting board than the general football board) I don't know the demographics of any but a few of the posters here, and most posts I find informative and/or entertaining, but I am questioning the lack of adult behavior on the part of some who post. With the recent flurry of activity on the recruiting front and even starting with Doug Marrone's departure, I have read some of the basest and rudest comments spewed between fellow fans, but more dishearteningly, at the kids we are trying to recruit. We can't speak with one side of our mouth saying what a great tradition we have here, and that we are on the verge of emerging again as a national power, when we with our next breath (or keystroke) become the petty fanatics that we so love to criticize from other teams. The worst of this comes in slamming these kids who are trying to make the biggest decision of their lives (so far, anyways). As Coach Shafer has said, we want kids that want to be here. I don't think for one second he is implying that the rest can go *** themselves, yet that is how some are taking it. I am sorry if this is sanctimonious, and I am all for free speech, but considering this board is an outlet for many it is imperative that we remember this is also a public forum. Recruits, their parents, family and friends can and do read our posts. It is one thing to read a post putting down another program...especially if it is backed up. But I see no reason we should ever be cutting down a kid, A KID, because he makes a decision that doesn't favor us. Let's give kids and their families a reason to want to come here, and be proud to come here. Not a reason to look elsewhere or be glad they didn't choose to come here. I enjoy these forums immensely, and appreciate many of your well informed insights. If you don't think this post applies to you, it probably doesn't. But if you do, please consider what I have said. If you think I am an a**hole, let me have it. But cut the kids a break. Thank you for your time and consideration. [/QUOTE]

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