50th Anniversary Player Recognition

[Mrs. Esterhouse]

Was anyone else disappointed by the turnout for the 50th anniversary player recognition yesterday? There was only one player from this century. I'm really glad the department invited them back but why weren't there more former players there especially from the past 20 years? 

[untcampbell]

Agree. And it was rushed. It was nice to see Kenneth Lyons back. And many, Jesse Ratliff still has the magnetic smile. 

 

GMG

[drex]

Believe me, it's like herding cats.

[NT80]

10 hours ago, Mrs. Esterhouse said:

Was anyone else disappointed by the turnout for the 50th anniversary player recognition yesterday? There was only one player from this century. I'm really glad the department invited them back but why weren't there more former players there especially from the past 20 years? 

Pitiful.  I think there will be even less player loyalty to the program in the future.  Sadly, few players these days spend their entire college sports career at the same school or appreciate their time playing for a program.  It's more about what will you give me if I play for you?

[NT93]

On 2/25/2024 at 9:50 PM, NT80 said:

Pitiful.  I think there will be even less player loyalty to the program in the future.  Sadly, few players these days spend their entire college sports career at the same school or appreciate their time playing for a program.  It's more about what will you give me if I play for you?

I’m going a little off topic, but I can easily see a day in the not too distant future where there are no retired numbers, no ring of honor type tributes, and certainly no statues of great players.