Fw*tele Dodge Looking For Help (re Spring Training)

[Cerebus]

You always this bitter, or are you just depressed since Jay Dub said his good-byes?

Did you really doubt Senor Dub wouldn't come back.

[moffat]

Call me a hard-ass, but I would have preferred that UNT and TN just part ways. Maybe there are extenuating circumstances to his "offenses", I don't know...with all the good students/athletes out there who need a hand, why does this kid get to be UNT's latest charity case?

Before anyone sez this is off-limits subject matter, remember his actions are a matter of public record.

If he graduated, I'd consider altering my opinion.

I agree... TN was kicked off the field today by Coach Todd Dodge only two plays after being warned by Dodge. I wish TD was a hard-ass and would stick to the "family...character... bulls#*t" he preaches. If so, he would have never let TN back on the team, and then he would have not allowed Coach DeLoach to put him back on the field, 5 plays later.

[H-towngreen]

I agree... TN was kicked off the field today by Coach Todd Dodge only two plays after being warned by Dodge. I wish TD was a hard-ass and would stick to the "family...character... bulls#*t" he preaches. If so, he would have never let TN back on the team, and then he would have not allowed Coach DeLoach to put him back on the field, 5 plays later.

Do you have any other updates from todays practice?

It to me sounds like they are making sure that he wants to be here and making sure he knows that it takes hard work. While yes I agree he has had his problems I don't remember any of them being "serious" problems.

[MCMLXXX]

I agree... TN was kicked off the field today by Coach Todd Dodge only two plays after being warned by Dodge. I wish TD was a hard-ass and would stick to the "family...character... bulls#*t" he preaches. If so, he would have never let TN back on the team, and then he would have not allowed Coach DeLoach to put him back on the field, 5 plays later.

His return was a tremendous disappointment. When I am paying tuition for my own child and I am expected to contribute and buy tickets to support someone of his character it certainly gives me second thoughts about why I bother.

[eulessismore]

QUOTE(moffat @ Mar 11 2008, 09:06 PM)

I agree... TN was kicked off the field today by Coach Todd Dodge only two plays after being warned by Dodge. I wish TD was a hard-ass and would stick to the "family...character... bulls#*t" he preaches. If so, he would have never let TN back on the team, and then he would have not allowed Coach DeLoach to put him back on the field, 5 plays later.

Do you have any other updates from todays practice?

It to me sounds like they are making sure that he wants to be here and making sure he knows that it takes hard work. While yes I agree he has had his problems I don't remember any of them being "serious" problems.

I agree with you, H-towngreen. Let Dodge and Deloach use their judgment, otherwise hope and pray for the best. Coach Steve Lineweaver here in Euless is the only coach I know personally, and I respect him more than any man I have met who is in the public eye. The fact that he consistently supports Dodge indicates to me that Dodge deserves such support. Dodge stated, when asked about discipline issues last year (before the TN probation revocation), that he would deal with such things on a case by case basis. I feel he is keeping his word, and respect that he's trying to bring this troubled young man "back into the family". Will it work? Nobody knows, but at this point, I think it's worth a try.

[flyeater]

QUOTE(moffat @ Mar 11 2008, 09:06 PM)

I agree... TN was kicked off the field today by Coach Todd Dodge only two plays after being warned by Dodge. I wish TD was a hard-ass and would stick to the "family...character... bulls#*t" he preaches. If so, he would have never let TN back on the team, and then he would have not allowed Coach DeLoach to put him back on the field, 5 plays later.

I agree with you, H-towngreen. Let Dodge and Deloach use their judgment, otherwise hope and pray for the best. Coach Steve Lineweaver here in Euless is the only coach I know personally, and I respect him more than any man I have met who is in the public eye. The fact that he consistently supports Dodge indicates to me that Dodge deserves such support. Dodge stated, when asked about discipline issues last year (before the TN probation revocation), that he would deal with such things on a case by case basis. I feel he is keeping his word, and respect that he's trying to bring this troubled young man "back into the family". Will it work? Nobody knows, but at this point, I think it's worth a try.

you are probably right, euless. I have misgivings about it with what's been reported, but if he holds up his end, then give him a third strike. after that, no more please.