'15 TN DT/OL Zach Stewart (UT Signee 2/4/15)

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BaldBiker said:
I not only pee outside, I've taught my 4 1/2 year old to do it too. My wife just shakes her head in disgust.

I can't wait until the 4 month old is old enough to teach to pee outside too.
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A word of warning for when you teach young sons this art....


Once, at an outlet mall in Hilton head, in the median between stores, there stood a tree. It was targeted by my son as a perfectly acceptable object on which to urinate, with little to no care about any possible onlookers. My wife was not happy.
 
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volssam said:
A word of warning for when you teach young sons this art....


Once, at an outlet mall in Hilton head, in the median between stores, there stood a tree. It was targeted by my son as a perfectly acceptable object on which to urinate, with little to no care about any possible onlookers. My wife was not happy.
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You forgot to mention that your son is in his mid-20's. Sorry, I have to side with your wife on this one...
 
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volssam said:
Since we are discussing terrible and sad things in here:

An acquaintance of mine from undergrad and his wife started yesterday morning, discovering their 2 year old son had died in the night somehow. They found him unresponsive and tried to administer CPR , and the medics tried to revive him when they arrived as well. All were unsuccessful. They don't even know what caused it.

I can't imagine the terrifyingly deep anguish. Cried yesterday and teared up even typing this now. Just awful.
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I thought I was quoting this but must have touched the like button on my phone. I feel the pain from that family and it is very hard to come to any justification in that situation. Prayers for them.
 
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volssam said:
Haha. Trust me. I know the verses quite well. And my parents tried to reinforce multiple times that I shouldn't worry about things.

I have had OCD since at least freshman year of high school (when I was diagnosed) but likely way before that. And worrying and over-analyzing became the norm for me. Not saying I should or that it's ok or that I don't try fight against it. Just saying it is one of my struggles.
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I'm the same way.
 
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volssam said:
A word of warning for when you teach young sons this art....


Once, at an outlet mall in Hilton head, in the median between stores, there stood a tree. It was targeted by my son as a perfectly acceptable object on which to urinate, with little to no care about any possible onlookers. My wife was not happy.
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I think they had to remove that tree when I was there last month. That area is so green conscious the town council passed a regulation against peeing on trees in public because of your son.





:)
 
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At this point I think it's 50/50 he enrolls at all. The entire family is struggling and he may choose a college closer to home. Really awful situation for the kid.
 
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BondJamesBond said:
I'm confused. He's from Coalfield. There is not a ball team closer. Even TTU is further.
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Maybe he's just going to attend college and not play football anymore? Is there a college closer like that? Hope he can find peace and do what he thinks is best, but also not look back with regrets wishing he would have played football. Some just lose interest when tragedy like this hits. Prayers for him and his family for comfort and peace.
 
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NotoriousRPP said:
At this point I think it's 50/50 he enrolls at all. The entire family is struggling and he may choose a college closer to home. Really awful situation for the kid.
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Pretty sure there is not a closer college? He's only 30 miles from UT unless he's moved from Coalfield.
 
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BondJamesBond said:
I'm confused. He's from Coalfield. There is not a ball team closer. Even TTU is further.
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My insincerity coming out and not having experienced something like this but it would seem that staying around a mournful environment and in essence "stewing" in it would make moving on more difficult. You'd think that having something else occupying his time and mind would help.
 
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bowlinggreenvol said:
My insincerity coming out and not having experienced something like this but it would seem that staying around a mournful environment and in essence "stewing" in it would make moving on more difficult. You'd think that having something else occupying his time and mind would help.
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I've been around this situation a few times and I can tell you the more you delay moving on with your original plans, the more you get buried. Seems like the entire family is getting deep. It's a tough situation no doubt but at some point you have to understand that being selfish can sometimes be selfless at the same time. I don't care where he goes or plays football but the young man needs to take advantage of a free degree to ensure a higher chance of success in life so his family won't struggle. Self oppression is the worst kind.
 
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utvols88 said:
I've been around this situation a few times and I can tell you the more you delay moving on with your original plans, the more you get buried. Seems like the entire family is getting deep. It's a tough situation no doubt but at some point you have to understand that being selfish can sometimes be selfless at the same time. I don't care where he goes or plays football but the young man needs to take advantage of a free degree to ensure a higher chance of success in life so his family won't struggle. Self oppression is the worst kind.
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I went through what he is going through at the exact same age. I left for college instead of staying home. Worst decision I ever made. Lost all my scholarships because of the way I was effected by the depression. I didn't put my all into my work and couldn't find motivation. His family may need him to help pull them out of their rut and vice versa. I would give anything to delay me going for a couple years, and being able to truly focus on school. It isn't always loathing or getting buried. It may be him spending time and being a rock for the only family he has left.
 
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NotoriousRPP said:
Never said anything about football.

Also, like I said its 50/50. He was coming in the fall, then the spring and now summer. Truth is only Zach knows.
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I know you didn't say anything about football, but if his plan was to not play, I assumed that would be mentioned instead of changing to a closer school.

I assumed free education would trump education at cost. He would drive past Roane State Community College and Pellissippi State Community College on his way to UT. Thats about it. Prayers for the kid. I hope he chooses not to grieve his future away.
 
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I lost my sister 6 days before 2 a days started for my senior year. I was the starting QB and had a rough year my entire senior year and was now an only child. Went ahead to college and for me it was the best decision although I am sure it was very hard for my parents. Say this to say it can affect people in different ways. Wickman was not ready but I was not only ready but needed to go.

My parents encouraged me to go ahead and live my life. I think Zach has younger siblings so this has to play into him staying at home. Regardless, I hope he makes the decision that is best for him and his family pushes for that as well. Good luck to his decision.
 
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JacketVol said:
I lost my sister 6 days before 2 a days started for my senior year. I was the starting QB and had a rough year my entire senior year and was now an only child. Went ahead to college and for me it was the best decision although I am sure it was very hard for my parents. Say this to say it can affect people in different ways. Wickman was not ready but I was not only ready but needed to go.

My parents encouraged me to go ahead and live my life. I think Zach has younger siblings so this has to play into him staying at home. Regardless, I hope he makes the decision that is best for him and his family pushes for that as well. Good luck to his decision.
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Sorry for your loss and no doubt, it's different for everyone.
 
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As a parent, it I had passed and my children couldn't go on with their lives, it would mean to me I failed as a parent. I'm not talking about playing a game but continuing on with what you worked so hard up to that point to achieve, whether it was law school, starting a business, playing football or going to college. I hope whatever that young man decides he has to realize that he will have to live with no regrets the rest of his life. Living the "what if" game is a miserable existence.
 
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