I think the law of averages would suggest he's more likely to learn from a mistake he made as a 16 year old and move on and grow from it, then he is killing at least three people.
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Whats with Terrence Lewis?
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I think the law of averages would suggest he's more likely to learn from a mistake he made as a 16 year old and move on and grow from it, then he is killing at least three people.
Tennessee is another example of a team that is smart to give this kid a shot.
Honestly, IMPO there are only 5-10 teams in the country who can look at his background and determine it's not worth it. This kid has the talent to start day 1 for almost any team in the country, be a 3 year starter, and then leave early to be a 1st round draft pick. It's a no brainer IMPO. He shows up and is a knucklehead, you cut him loose. This is exactly the sort of talent that the +3 rule is there for.
He shows up and is the next Lavonte David, Terrell Farley or Demorrio Williams, you're gonna be glad Frost rolled the dice.
You make good points. Once again, I don’t think anyone here has enough of the specific details to make a decision. If I’m Frost, I make damn sure I get all my questions answered before I bring him in. I’m sure Frost will do his homework. I doubt he wants to deal with another head case.
I'm with N2FL....he might end up being a model citizen if he can get some supervision and direction from the staff. If he blows it he blows it. That said, I don't see any indication that TN is backing away.
While I agree he is a major talent, I just don’t understand preaching culture, and taking someone with “ego” issues, yeah you can take him and then cut ties, but what does that say? I know Osborne took a lot of at risk talent, but for every Rodgers, there’s a Phillips, or a Peter, and what I meant by comparing him to Hernandez was more about him acting like he’s above others, will he learn humility, or is his actions showing future character flaws? Only about ten College programs can afford not to look at him, yet almost every Florida HS didn’t want to touch him with a ten foot pole, I respect your opinion, I’m just speaking my thoughts.
Maybe it's your culture that actually helps him though. I think that's the end goal for Frost; to have the sort of family environment and culture of accountability in place to where you can take in talented kids like this. Kids who some schools shy away from that you can bring in and help them turn their lives around. Teach them discipline, accountability, hardwork, etc.
With Lewis, having a couple friends on the roster, coupled with being 1500+ miles from home might help him put things into perspective? Being away from home sometimes helps kids get their priorities in order and forces them to grow up.
I like the optimism, I don’t wish anything bad on anyone, people have done worse and changed, what really scares me though is the fact so many coaches passed on him, flopping back and forth between schools for disciplinary issues, but only time will tell, I think he needs to go somewhere where the standard is set, was going to say like how the patriots do, but that would circle around back to Hernandez haha
If someone can help him keep his eye on the prize (financial security and then some) maybe he can overcome and unlearn some of the behaviors that get him in trouble.
From a wisdom standpoint, just remember...when people start accepting it, it becomes the norm. Totally not trying to hit on you right now. I just feel strongly that our youth needs boundaries to realize that weed is wrong. If they still choose to do it, that's their call.
Understand. We do some work to limit alcohol, for instance, for minors. It isn't entirely successful, but there should be a middle ground between a free for all and someone like Gregory having his career destroyed
Just like I said in the Washington thread. People also need to realize that giving up on these kids does nobody any favors (the kid, the team, or society). Most of these young black men only had one parent....maybe none. Without football, they will likely either end up incarcerated or dead. Tom Osborne knew this, and he knew he was the last step between some of these kids, and potentially death. I think Scott knows this as well, but it comes across to the public as "you just want the talent, don't act like you're doing it for the kid," which is really unfortunate of people to think. I think if the kid wants to come here, similar to Washington, lay out the conditions and work with him. People are really quick to say "don't take the kid." I think those people need to do some self assessment on how their opinion may change if that was their child.
Spot on. In your opinion do you believe Nebraska is able to even steal him from Tennessee? Just trying to see how we stand out as "the better program."
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We can dream!
With that said, I think our LB situation for the 2021 class is a perfect one to bring in Lewis, and is what I reference sometimes when I say you can take the gamble if you are confident with what you are bringing in. Kpai and Payton are studs, Malcom your hard working guy that could shock people, and then Lewis would be an unbelievable talent you can keep on a tight leash because of your 2019, 2020, and 2021 classes at that position.
I would say, IF he was interested, the gamble is worth it, but only if he absolutely tows the line. Once it becomes a distraction (like Mo Washington last year) and the cancer starts to grow, you better have a plan to deal with that. Would be hard to kick off a player who maybe technically hasn't done anything "legally or morally" wrong but is just a prima dona or such.
