'16 TN ATH Darel Middleton (Tennessee signee)

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onevol74 said:
Again, someone else who does not have a clue. Get the facts before you start calling other people names. The Powell community very much wanted to be behind this kid and was willing to do everything to help him.
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Couldn't care less if your Darels neighbor, coach, or pin pal. Acting like a 15/16 is a lost cause and defending "headfootballcoach" bashing a kid is ridiculous.
 
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UT_King said:
Couldn't care less if your Darels neighbor, coach, or pin pal. Acting like a 15/16 is a lost cause and defending a "coach" bashing a kid is ridiculous.
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Assistanttoheadfootballcoach IMO
 
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onevol74 said:
Again, someone else who does not have a clue. Get the facts before you start calling other people names. The Powell community very much wanted to be behind this kid and was willing to do everything to help him.
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I really hope you're confused and thought people were talking about Powell's actual head coach instead of the VN user "headfootballcoach".
 
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onevol74 said:
Again, someone else who does not have a clue. Get the facts before you start calling other people names. The Powell community very much wanted to be behind this kid and was willing to do everything to help him.
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Wanting to be behind a kid and trashing him is different than wanting to be behind him and supporting him. Not all of you bash him though I'm sure.
 
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For those that are a little slow....Obviously I am not a "head football coach" no more than someone proclaims to be UT KING. Selecting a screen name was just a pot shot at Spurrier. Now for the real reason I post on this thread...I love UT football. I am sick and tired of seeing kids being handed a full ride scholarship, i.e. Kelly Washington, Da'rick Rogers, Nukeese, etc. when they have grown up being coddled. Call it what you will, but there are a heck of a lot more kids that play football at Powell besides Middleton and these kids do not deserve to see this kid being given all the favoritism while they show up and bust their behinds and "Give their all" for Powell football. As an example, if a kid commits a personal foul, they are berated by their coaches. Not Middleton. Coaches won't say anything cause they don't want to make him mad. He might threaten to quit. One thing is for sure, the Powell program will be better off without Middleton, even if it does mean 1 or 2 less wins. Now, is this considered bashing or having a vendetta? I do not have anything personal against Middleton. I personally thought his being on the team would help a lot of kids from Powell and the teams that Powell plays, in that when a coach shows up to scout him, their is a better chance of other kids getting noticed. Let's save the scholarships for kids that deserve it. HO, CR etc. For those of you who think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, give him a shout out and tell him how much you would love for the "2016 UT Committee" come play at your high school.
 
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Headfootballcoach said:
For those that are a little slow....Obviously I am not a "head football coach" no more than someone proclaims to be UT KING. Selecting a screen name was just a pot shot at Spurrier. Now for the real reason I post on this thread...I love UT football. I am sick and tired of seeing kids being handed a full ride scholarship, i.e. Kelly Washington, Da'rick Rogers, Nukeese, etc. when they have grown up being coddled. Call it what you will, but there are a heck of a lot more kids that play football at Powell besides Middleton and these kids do not deserve to see this kid being given all the favoritism while they show up and bust their behinds and "Give their all" for Powell football. As an example, if a kid commits a personal foul, they are berated by their coaches. Not Middleton. Coaches won't say anything cause they don't want to make him mad. He might threaten to quit. One thing is for sure, the Powell program will be better off without Middleton, even if it does mean 1 or 2 less wins. Now, is this considered bashing or having a vendetta? I do not have anything personal against Middleton. I personally thought his being on the team would help a lot of kids from Powell and the teams that Powell plays, in that when a coach shows up to scout him, their is a better chance of other kids getting noticed. Let's save the scholarships for kids that deserve it. HO, CR etc. For those of you who think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, give him a shout out and tell him how much you would love for the "2016 UT Committee" come play at your high school.
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This post was a lot better than your previous post. You didn't bash him (well once, but it was true), you stated facts and opinions (although I think you have some misconstrued info), and you cleared up that you're not a coach (I'm still not convinced).

Thank you
 
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OddFuture said:
This post was a lot better than your previous post. You didn't bash him (well once, but it was true), you stated facts and opinions (although I think you have some misconstrued info), and you cleared up that you're not a coach (I'm still not convinced).

Thank you
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Another poster must know who he is because he said he knew he wasn't on the staff at Powell. I know that other poster and I trust what he says.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
Another poster must know who he is because he said he knew he wasn't on the staff at Powell. I know that other poster and I trust what he says.
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Thanks. I retract that statement then. Everything else is still my thoughts.

Hopefully Darel and Powell get what they want, whatever that is. Good luck to both parties.
 
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onevol74 said:
Again, someone else who does not have a clue. Get the facts before you start calling other people names. The Powell community very much wanted to be behind this kid and was willing to do everything to help him.
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So what you're saying is if the powell community can't help him, then the child needs to be thrown to the wayside.
 
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So what has Darel done? Someone said he was high at practice. Is there proof or something? Did he brag about it? Also i bet he's not alone in that. Also him being a baby is noted. Someone should tell him he needs HS FB more than it (and Powell HS FB) needs him. Nothing I've read is warranting of being kicked off the team?

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UTFanForLife said:
Well I'm guessing the rumor he is talking about is him getting in trouble. I've seen drugs, bad attitude, grades. Those could all affect and possibly ruin his life if not true. Again, if not true.
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What im saying is im they are just rumors, why are you worried about them? if their true, well then he may not be a take.
 
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For those that are a little slow....Obviously I am not a "head football coach" no more than someone proclaims to be UT KING. Selecting a screen name was just a pot shot at Spurrier. Now for the real reason I post on this thread...I love UT football. I am sick and tired of seeing kids being handed a full ride scholarship, i.e. Kelly Washington, Da'rick Rogers, Nukeese, etc. when they have grown up being coddled. Call it what you will, but there are a heck of a lot more kids that play football at Powell besides Middleton and these kids do not deserve to see this kid being given all the favoritism while they show up and bust their behinds and "Give their all" for Powell football. As an example, if a kid commits a personal foul, they are berated by their coaches. Not Middleton. Coaches won't say anything cause they don't want to make him mad. He might threaten to quit. One thing is for sure, the Powell program will be better off without Middleton, even if it does mean 1 or 2 less wins. Now, is this considered bashing or having a vendetta? I do not have anything personal against Middleton. I personally thought his being on the team would help a lot of kids from Powell and the teams that Powell plays, in that when a coach shows up to scout him, their is a better chance of other kids getting noticed. Let's save the scholarships for kids that deserve it. HO, CR etc. For those of you who think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, give him a shout out and tell him how much you would love for the "2016 UT Committee" come play at your high school.
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Your first Middleton post that you didn't totally throw the kid under a bus. You say you have nothing against the kid but if you go back and read your previous posts...you can clearly see the reasons why a lot of us thought you did or think you do.

As for Middleton, it does look like his football career and, more importantly, life are spiraling out of control. Sometimes it takes a hard lesson to get a kid back on track. Sometimes they never do. Have been in similar situations with players before, spending my own time and limited financial resources trying to save the kid and taking it very personally when I couldn't. Had an older coach take me to the side and tell me "you can't save them all." You really can't. You throw them a rope (several ropes) but they have to take some initiative and grab it.

As for Powell, the same older coach also said "There are two ways to get better. By addition and by subtraction." Powell will be fine.
 
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OddFuture said:
So what has Darel done? Someone said he was high at practice. Is there proof or something? Did he brag about it? Also i bet he's not alone in that. Also him being a baby is noted. Someone should tell him he needs HS FB more than it (and Powell HS FB) needs him. Nothing I've read is warranting of being kicked off the team?

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Not sure, but am guessing we will hear his side of the story soon. His twitter consists of him going off on a prepxtra writer for saying he attacked one of his coaches, and then tod prepxtra to contact him, and a few hours later said I can't wait till you all read @prepxtra's next story
 
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vol2013 said:
Not sure, but am guessing we will hear his side of the story soon. His twitter consists of him going off on a prepxtra writer for saying he attacked one of his coaches, and then tod prepxtra to contact him, and a few hours later said I can't wait till you all read @prepxtra's next story
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Ahh thanks. I'm eager to hear
 
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Headfootballcoach said:
For those that are a little slow....Obviously I am not a "head football coach" no more than someone proclaims to be UT KING. Selecting a screen name was just a pot shot at Spurrier. Now for the real reason I post on this thread...I love UT football. I am sick and tired of seeing kids being handed a full ride scholarship, i.e. Kelly Washington, Da'rick Rogers, Nukeese, etc. when they have grown up being coddled. Call it what you will, but there are a heck of a lot more kids that play football at Powell besides Middleton and these kids do not deserve to see this kid being given all the favoritism while they show up and bust their behinds and "Give their all" for Powell football. As an example, if a kid commits a personal foul, they are berated by their coaches. Not Middleton. Coaches won't say anything cause they don't want to make him mad. He might threaten to quit. One thing is for sure, the Powell program will be better off without Middleton, even if it does mean 1 or 2 less wins. Now, is this considered bashing or having a vendetta? I do not have anything personal against Middleton. I personally thought his being on the team would help a lot of kids from Powell and the teams that Powell plays, in that when a coach shows up to scout him, their is a better chance of other kids getting noticed. Let's save the scholarships for kids that deserve it. HO, CR etc. For those of you who think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, give him a shout out and tell him how much you would love for the "2016 UT Committee" come play at your high school.
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The Powell coaches treated Middleton like they have everybody else. He was suspended for the Jamboree at Neyland (and considering that it would have been his first time playing there after his verbal to UT was pretty penal) and the Fulton game, which was a TV game. He's also had other penalties he's had to fulfill in order to get back on the field. Now he has been booted.

Given these facts, how can you say that he was shown favoritism? He has been treated like every other member of the team, yet he hasn't lived up to the expectations of ever team member. That's why he has found himself in the position that he is in.
 
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you said:
I only know what been reported here.... Look, at the high school level, some players are bigger than the team. Darel is one
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Making a player think that is God's gift to a team is the #1 problem with talented high school athletes. If I were a coach I wouldn't let you near any of my kids, because that statement is absolutely false. You obviously didn't play sports growing up.

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Dumbest comment of the day nominee. No kid is above he school. Without the school the kid doesn't have the platform to showcase his skills. Sounds like a young kid that needs some guidance from level headed adults.
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Somehow we finally agree on something.

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The dude is literally illiterate, its sad...
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Headfootballcoach said:
For those that are a little slow....Obviously I am not a "head football coach" no more than someone proclaims to be UT KING. Selecting a screen name was just a pot shot at Spurrier. Now for the real reason I post on this thread...I love UT football. I am sick and tired of seeing kids being handed a full ride scholarship, i.e. Kelly Washington, Da'rick Rogers, Nukeese, etc. when they have grown up being coddled. Call it what you will, but there are a heck of a lot more kids that play football at Powell besides Middleton and these kids do not deserve to see this kid being given all the favoritism while they show up and bust their behinds and "Give their all" for Powell football. As an example, if a kid commits a personal foul, they are berated by their coaches. Not Middleton. Coaches won't say anything cause they don't want to make him mad. He might threaten to quit. One thing is for sure, the Powell program will be better off without Middleton, even if it does mean 1 or 2 less wins. Now, is this considered bashing or having a vendetta? I do not have anything personal against Middleton. I personally thought his being on the team would help a lot of kids from Powell and the teams that Powell plays, in that when a coach shows up to scout him, their is a better chance of other kids getting noticed. Let's save the scholarships for kids that deserve it. HO, CR etc. For those of you who think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, give him a shout out and tell him how much you would love for the "2016 UT Committee" come play at your high school.
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You should have just posted this the first time; it's much more respectable. Thanks.
 
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vol2013 said:
Not sure, but am guessing we will hear his side of the story soon. His twitter consists of him going off on a prepxtra writer for saying he attacked one of his coaches, and then tod prepxtra to contact him, and a few hours later said I can't wait till you all read @prepxtra's next story
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And we won't hear anything from the coaches or from the school. Privacy laws prohibit their talking about it.

Honestly, his best bet is to just move on elsewhere, keep his nose clean, and get his academic work done so he can have a chance at qualifying academically.
 
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TennesseeThumper said:
The Powell coaches treated Middleton like they have everybody else. He was suspended for the Jamboree at Neyland (and considering that it would have been his first time playing there after his verbal to UT was pretty penal) and the Fulton game, which was a TV game. He's also had other penalties he's had to fulfill in order to get back on the field. Now he has been booted.

Given these facts, how can you say that he was shown favoritism? He has been treated like every other member of the team, yet he hasn't lived up to the expectations of ever team member. That's why he has found himself in the position that he is in.
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He said he quit the team. All of the "stories" out there have some holes right now.
 
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This is one of the pitfalls associated with major college football. Kids are getting WAY too much attention WAY too early. Rules should be changed. Schools should not be able to visit / offer / or contact, in ANY way, a player before his Sophmore season is over.

We are ruining a lot of these kids, giving them a sense of entitlement before they have done anything. Nobody knows how a Fresh or Soph will project at that level of college football. You can guess, but that's all it is.
 
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