On Parker Livingstone

CoSLonghorn said:

Welcome to the business of college football. He balled out and was pretty authentic in his good bye. But this is a business and he has to put himself where he thinks he can best continue his football career. If you don't like it, then maybe you should've ponied up the NIL to keep him.

jurassic said:

I don't think that is the issue. His agent (yes he has one) demanded more money than Texas was willing to pay for a number 3 or 4 receiver. From a business standpoint, it may actually be a good decision. He goes somewhere where he is a number 1 or 2 and maybe it elevates him and puts him in a better position for the NFL.

CoSLonghorn said:

Welcome to the business of college football. He balled out and was pretty authentic in his good bye. But this is a business and he has to put himself where he thinks he can best continue his football career. If you don't like it, then maybe you should've ponied up the NIL to keep him.

Turnbo828 said:

I don’t like the disingenuous tweet that said it wasn’t his choice to leave if this is the case.

HouTxCwby said:

On If only IT had someplace where members comment about Parker Livingstone portaling.

OneRiot said:

Arch - takes a pay cut so he can win a Natty. Parker - “I’m a need that bag or I’m going to OU”. Sark - “Boomer”. Parker - “Never thought this would happen”.

HornsFan1112 said:

I think his portal announcement today is incredibly soft. “Never in a million years would I have thought I’d enter the portal, things are out of my control…” not sure if that’s the perfect quote but it gets the gist. He’s leaving because he either wants more money or because he knows he is going to have less of a role. Totally fair game if he wants to leave but don’t act like it’s out of your control. He could have choose to stay and keep competing at his current salary. But he chose to leave. It is what is. But weak to try to paint Texas as the bad guy imo. And now to boot, he’s visiting OU. he’s perfectly within his right to leave, but he can’t claim he loved being a longhorn and is a Lifetime horn who is so upset about leaving if he immediately goes to OU. Just my two cents.

CoachBobbyFinstock said:

If he goes to OU, I hope he gets smoked by McDonald. Going to OU won’t be forgiven. OU sucks forever.

Groundhog Day said:

He was given a number before the citrus bowl that he thought was agreed upon, when it came time to sign the number wasn’t what he thought was agreed upon, He was also told he was going to be fourth man up. he is going to find a spot that will be good for him where he gets tons of playing time and opportunities Him along with tre wisner are guys that will be missed. Tre especially is tough as hell, more talented than given credit for and a great locker room guy. You hate to see really good guys who are contributors leave the program but that’s college football these days. The WR room will be stacked regardless.

Zona Horn said:

None of yall have any idea what the discussion was. Maybe they asked him to take a pay cut so they could use the $$$ to chase Coleman. Maybe they just cut him outright and told him they didn’t have a spot for him anymore. No one knows except a few people. And none of them are on this thread. Trying to make yourself feel better by creating an imaginary narrative where Parker is the bad guy is BS. Read Evan’s X post below for some perspective.