When Cormani dipped from Colorado everyone was aghast. WOW Deion is losing his dog–a favored player–a 5STAR! I didn’t panic. Now Alton McCaskill is dipping and I am completely chastened. Everything I have ever believed about Sanders is wrong. I bow at the feet of the people who all knew better and knew that Colorado was destined for failure because there is no possible way this man can keep players or even understands how to coach and lead a college football team–especially at this hallowed level. I repent all of my Sandersisms.
Nah, I’m playing. Seriously, this is what I think haters expect to hear and if they actually ever did hear that from a fervent Sanders fan, they would enjoy it for a moment and then move on. I’d prefer to simply move on from the hate because those who hate like that will never love me and thus they will never mean anything to me. They will hold no value in my life–not even proving them wrong, because they are not at all what this is about. For me this is about watching a man I respect build something new and different and have a real chance of building a system that is lasting and good. For as much as we knock the use of the portal, College players are only around for 4 years, so the rotations–especially in light of now having no transfer restrictions or limitations–will continue to be shorter. Until a team is Michigan or Ohio State or ‘Bama you are not getting 4 year guys. Dig in the portal and take a shot at finding someone who believes in what you are building and then work with that. Prime has been trying, and some of these portal kids are jumping back in in order to find a better fit, or in the case of this RB, more playing time. His father writes:
“If my sons not RB1 We Gotta Go…. He was ready last year! He’s a 100% this year! Unfortunately have to find another home where there’s no favoritism and he is valued, appreciated and has no doubts about RB1… He is the best RB in Colorado…But He Not settling! We Going! Thank you Colorado for your hospitality! #McCaskillStrong #WeGoing #RB1 #Proven”
He may be right! However, he may not be right for the system, and we’ve seen on the pro level that if you aren’t right for the system you don’t play. PRIME Ezekiel Elliot saw reduced minutes once there was a coaching change in Dallas. New system. That is how it works on every level past youth. I am not mad at any player hopping in the portal to find a better fit and perhaps more NIL collective money. This is a tough industry and you need to find $$ as soon and often as possible. AM knew that. He knows he needs to take control of his future and not sit behind other backs. He himself wrote:
The only person that has any input or any influence with my decisions is me. My apologies some opinions were voiced that may leave people appalled . Please do not let that be a reflection of my character and the integrity of my career.
I hope he continues to chase his dreams. What Prime wanted him for wasn’t working for him. However, he’ll find a fit soon enough.