Bryce Brown allegedly on campus at UT, allegedly leaving Kan St (merged)

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Weezer said:
Having trouble with it? No, I don't fault him for that. But at what point do you realize you have to make your own choices on what makes you happy? Isn't this like his third year removed from high school? And this isn't about playing a sport somewhere other than where daddy wants you to play, it's about being your own man.
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The issue, in my eyes, is determining what is more important, where you play a sport or ensuring your family backs you
 
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I think he could make another great decision walking on a team that rates 112th in rushing...thats just me:)
 
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crusse10 said:
The issue, in my eyes, is determining what is more important, where you play a sport or ensuring your family backs you
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I guess that's where we differ. I don't see this as an issue of where he plays a sport. To me, this is an issue of making your own decisions. You wake up one morning and decide you want Frosted Flakes. Dad says no, eat Lucky Charms. What are you going to do? His family should want what makes him happy, not the other way around. If they don't care about your happiness, then care enough for yourself to do what makes you happy.
 
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Weezer said:
Unless there were some serious family issues(like someone very ill or dying), then I still have a problem with BB caving to his dad IF he wanted to be at UT. If nothing else, it makes me question his mental toughness and whether he can actually handle the mental rigors of college football. You have to be dedicated if you're going to be a star RB, and if BB doesn't have that mental toughness, then he'll never live up to his physical potential.

And I have a problem with the whole "he's only 18 or 19 years old arguement as well. My dad was career navy. I grew up on navy bases until my mid-teen years. I knew men who were that age and were serving. Looking back at them and their commitment, I just can't buy into this "he's still a kid" arguement. Maybe he's immature, but he's not a kid. He's a man, and he needs to start acting like it. You can't live your life on someone else's wishes, you have to make your own way. That's what I would expect of any young adult, not just BB. It just seems to me that excuses are made for him because he's an athlete.

I don't harbor any ill will toward BB. I actually wish him the best. If he wanted to come back to UT and CDD was good with it, then I wouldn't have a problem with it. I wouldn't be on this board blasting the decision. I just think people need to stop making excuses for him. When people excuse your actions, where's the motivation to change? He needs to be accountable. Not to me, not to you, not to vol nation, but just in life in general. Make your mistakes, but learn and grow from them. It's time for him to be his own man. He's not Peter Pan. You can't be a kid forever.
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Again, he's 18-19. For about 75% of boys/men that age, especially if they were close with their dad, that's not easy and I can understand not doing it.
 
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Vol2424 said:
@AlexAndersonTSR

Just heard Bryce Brown could be looking into the educational exchange exception to transfer back to TN and be eligible immediately. LOL


Similar to what Brandon Willis did with UNC and UCLA apparently. Weird rule

Not that he is going to do it or TN would accept him just that he is looking into it.
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A friend of mine texted this to me earlier. I have never heard of this guy , but he is a radio host in Knoxville. I don't live in Tennessee , so maybe some of you can tell me if this is a credible source or not. Personally , I'm not buying it.
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Can he play Saturday?
 
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I would NOT want him back anywhere near our program or players for any reason!!!

He never showed me anything except that the tough SEC D scares him to death.

He had his chances and played his games and now he's gone and good riddance.

VFL...GO BIG ORANGE!!!
 
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Other than getting buried on the depth chart at two schools when forced to actually compete, what exactly has Bryce Brown done to prove that he is capable of starring at the collegiate level?

Other than, of course, attaining the coveted, can't miss, 5-stars from Rivals coming out of high school.

I would let him walk on if he showed the right attitude, but wouldn't have any expectations that he will ever be a major factor.
 
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EZE said:
Other than getting buried on the depth chart at two schools when forced to actually compete, what exactly has Bryce Brown done to prove that he is capable of starring at the collegiate level?

Other than, of course, attaining the coveted, can't miss, 5-stars from Rivals coming out of high school.

I would let him walk on if he showed the right attitude, but wouldn't have any expectations that he will ever be a major factor.
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I wouldn't mind him walking on. It wouldn't be a wasted scholarship either. I would roll the dice. He has size, speed and is a good receiver out of the backfield. If he sucks we have lost nothing. We have a couple of freshmen coming in that look legit.
 
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Let's see. He was recruited under Kiffin, then left when the program went completely chaotic. Did he handle it wrong? Yeah. Do I blame him for leaving? No. He was recruited under a coach that probably broke a lot of promises to him. If he admits he made the mistake by leaving. Let him back if you ask me. Tennessee will gain a promising player and he'll gain a valuable education.
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Yes, he does want to come back per conversations with some friends. Stay tuned for The Sequel................
 
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If Bryce wants to come back I say give him a second chance. If he earns a spot then let him play. I don't see why people are down on this kid. After all, most of us here were patient and willing to give JJ all the chances he needed until he finally F'd it up for himself for good.

I believe that BB is a good kid but was mislead by people he trusted. It happens. If he can find some stability here at Tennessee while improving himself and the team then why not? JMO
 
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I am curious as to whether he really wants to come back to the team or is this about his girlfriend. What happens when he and his girl break up? Does he run back home?
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give_him 6 said:
I am curious as to whether he really wants to come back to the team or is this about his girlfriend. What happens when he and his girl break up? Does he run back home?
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Good point. I say let him back just for the publicity if nothing else.....kiffin style
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And for everyone knocking the kid and saying not to allow him back. We have a program called VFL to help lost young men in his situation
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Dang why so long? He won't wait it out that long and if he did he wil have proved to want to be a vfl
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ummm, I'm still tryin' to figure why anyone in there right mind would leave UT for K-state? Can someone help me out I'm kinda stuck. :eek:
 
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I'm okay with him coming back, however, I don't think it is likely he will be in the two deep until the South Carolina game or maybe even later. That is a lot of offense and blocking schemes to catch up on learning, talent or not.
 
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Ok so say he does indeed want to come back and play for UT. How many years eligibility would he have?

*edit* nevermind I see my answer above (Unless waiver he can start playing in 2013 and have 2 years left).
 
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