grizfan47 said:reinell30 said:grizfan47 said:I doubt it will come up at the BBQ. They always announce that the coaches will answer questions but that never happens. You get the raw raw speach, doing it the right way and enjoy your pork. We'll see. Very discouraging news indeed.
This season is going to tell the tale.....one way or the other.
You can bet that I will ask Mick about this, the loss of Trent McKinney and Ben Worst. This is not the kind of news a fan likes to hear going into summer break. I just wonder who else is planning on vacating the team?
reinell30, I hope you will post the reply since I doubt it will be discussed in the public forum of the event. I hadn't even heard that McKinney left. Wow.
OK, here is what I learned. I talked with Scott Gragg before Mick D. I asked them both the same questions, just to see if I was getting the run around answer. They both told me, almost verbatim the exact answer.
1. What can you tell me about why certain players, who a lot of people thought would be starting this season, are leaving the team...ie...Trent McKinney, Jordan harper and Ben Worst.Well when you are managing a football team, you have to choose the best players, you set standards and rules for everyone to follow. You have drills and more drills and evaluations. Those that produce the best get the position and yes, scholarships when available. Those that do not produce as seen by the coaching staff are not offered the same benefits. Unfortunately, not all players make the grade, and yes some feelings are hurt, but we have to do what we believe is best for our football team.
Mick did state he is almost positive of TE transfer/dropdown coming. Although, they are both confident in the TE already there, and for some reason I can't remember his name, no it is not Mitch Saylor.
Company answer? Well to an extent. But for the most part, I agree 100% with this answer. Not everyone makes the team and or can be the number 1!