Sounds like it was a case where he fell out of love with the game, largely because of the effect it was having on his body. Can't fault a guy for that, and best of luck to him in the future. A guy who is headed for grad school who is also that level headed will likely go far. Thanks for your contributions to Husker football GM!
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I want to agree but taking the high road would of been to help your teammates by being a senior leader on and off the field. He was a starter on a unit that just watch three other starters leave early. These young players were gonna be looking to him to be mentor to them.
I hope he finds what he's looking for...
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I could never fault a guy for hanging it up in such a dangerous sport. Yeah, the team could've used him this year but if his heart isn't in it, he made the right decision.
1. I can understand why McMullen decided to give up football.
2. I don't agree that it's the "right" thing to do, make a commitment, stand by your commitment.
3. My values are just that, MY values. They don't extend to the rest of the world.
4. It's his decision, I'll just wish him the best.
2. I don't agree that it's the "right" thing to do, make a commitment, stand by your commitment.
3. My values are just that, MY values. They don't extend to the rest of the world.
4. It's his decision, I'll just wish him the best.
wow what a comment. Your health always comes before others. When you don't have the love for the game any longer, what leadership could you really give? He is being a man by doing this in the fashion he did.
If his head and heart were not in it anymore, then staying around and taking snaps away from those who want to play isn't doing service to his team either. He came here to get an undergraduate degree, and play football. He did both. He's not obligated to continue to play just because he can. I'm sure this was probably an extremely difficult decision for him to make, considering he went through almost all of spring ball before making it.
It certainly would be nice to still have him around, but only if he was 100% committed. If he isn't, time to move on. Good luck to him as he has made a life decision, and isn't putting his faith and all his marbles in the hope of playing in the NFL like too many players do.
It certainly would be nice to still have him around, but only if he was 100% committed. If he isn't, time to move on. Good luck to him as he has made a life decision, and isn't putting his faith and all his marbles in the hope of playing in the NFL like too many players do.
Greg decided to leave in a classy way, unlike Kevin Williams who decided to burn the place down on his way out. You may not like his choice, personally I don't have a problem with it, but he handled the situation like an adult, which is more than we can say for Mr. Williams.
Yeah, GM's commitment to Nebraska football should be much greater that his own personal physical or mental well being.....Sweet baby Jesus.....
Why do I have this horrible feeling that I'm watching Riley play out a living breathing Game of Thrones episode???
Are you effing kidding me? The dude isn't leaving because he's bored. He's leaving because of the effect the game is having on his body. Anybody who would fault him for that is being incredibly selfish.
I had college buddies that would tell me the same thing.
I hope you're trying to be funny, (and failing) and not just incredibly dense.
Why would he do that? He's not under an investigation. Jesus christ dude, you're kindof a douche.
RR needs Gregg to prove beyond a doubt that he is mentally fatigued and physically beat up.
I've seen the dude post some weird crap before, but this takes the cake. PROVE YOU DON'T WANT TO PLAY FOOTBALL ANYMORE BY ... RELEASING YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS!
RR70=FAIL...but I'm ready for the .gif reply of pee wee herman saying "I know you are but what am I". That's about how it works these days it seems...random entertaining .gifs inserted for thought. Nice smoke screen I say..
GM cared deeply about NU football. The guy who recruitied him here had an abrasive stance again fans. His players fed off that. GM is smart and has had enough. If he's not enjoying it then he's not enjoying it. Let it go and thank him for his contribution to the program.
GBR
GM cared deeply about NU football. The guy who recruitied him here had an abrasive stance again fans. His players fed off that. GM is smart and has had enough. If he's not enjoying it then he's not enjoying it. Let it go and thank him for his contribution to the program.
GBR
I bet some of his teammates are physically and mentally wore down too. I bet they have days that they wish they could just take a break from life. But in the real world you have to be a man and deal with it. I guess Jason Peter was right...time to grow some nuts!
He dealt with it by using drugs and almost dying...he is lucky to be alive. How is that a good way?
I delt with crap in my life that is outta McMullen's league. I REALLY had young people looking to me in life and death and I had to man up and be an adult. Quiting wasn't an option because I understood what it means to have people depend on you! And I mean really depend on you not some feel good PR stunt.
In life it's not about the job or the decision. It's about the people who's life your decisions affect. And as an adult sometimes you have to put others ahead of yourself.
So, if he put he others ahead of himself, such as his family and friends, you would be okay with it?
Agree, but if the issue truly is his health, then this would be one of those times to put self ahead of others...
McMullen is the only person who knows what the situation actually is.
This thread is one of many that I hope are never read by players on the team, our current recruits or prospective recruits.
This thread is one of many that I hope are never read by players on the team, our current recruits or prospective recruits.
And I agree totally 100%. The only thing that's got me worked up is this sounds like the Pelini spin machine that we heard for so many years. People knew it was a load of BS but we got spoon feed the over the top stories to make him out to be the next Mother Teresa.
The kid doesn't want to play here without Bo and Kaz so he's gonzo.
Why is that so hard to say and leave it at that???
Why is that so hard to say and leave it at that???
RR, are you going to call out Prince for "quitting" today?
I'm going to need some records to verify this.