Possible Transfer

[State43]

Anyone remember when Georges wasn't all that athletic of a recruit? That seemed to work out. If there's a mutual interest, it should at least be given a chance.

That said, this is a message board. You're going to see negative opinions. If you can't handle that, you could go. Not like you're paying anything to be here.

It's cute some people's definition of bad. If you think CF or anything in this thread is sooo negative, you should try going somewhere besides your bedroom and church.

Once again, it's not a negative opinion on something but rather a negative opinion about a player the staff is trying to persue or is currently playing for your school. If you don't get that, then there is no reason to talk further.

[RustShack]

Ohs noes someone I never met before questioned my ability on the internets! I better switch to another school where it's also going to happen!(Now that I think about it, Niguel probably switched back because they did the same thing if not worse).

Your options are go to a tiny school where you'd be the best, or suck it up and don't care what a bunch of no ones think.

I really haven't even said anything negative, just that we are after better HS players. But the whole rosey glasses thing is getting annoying. If you have a problem with opinions, you don't belong on a forum plain and simple.

[TedKumsher]

I wouldn't have minded him out of high school, but not sure if this is the type of transfer that's worth it at this point. One year to sit out when we can get immediate help as good or better than him. I will end this with, if Fred wants him, I want him. In Fred I Trust.

There's something to be said for a guy who essentially has a forced redshirt year and then will play his 3rd, 4th, and 5th years of college.

[VeloClone]

This whole we are high and mighty thing is just getting annoying. The guys dreaming of Iowa State being the one ***** fan base to never say a negative thing will never happen. 5 star players have flaws. LeBron James has flaws and had even more at these kids age. Nitpicking is going to happen whether you like it or not, and it's going to happen anywhere these athletes go.

No one is asking you to change the fanbase. They are just asking individuals to change what they are doing. Several posters throw up the strawman of we aren't ever going to change everyone so I can post whatever I want. They are just asking people to choose which side of the problem they are going to be on. It is obvious that you have chosen to be on the asshat side of the problem.

[WhatchaGonnaDo]

I just feel that everyone should be entitled to their opinion. This is an appropriate place to do so.

[VeloClone]

I just feel that everyone should be entitled to their opinion. This is an appropriate place to do so.

I agree. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just think people should use their manners when expressing them.

[CYphyllis]

I just feel that everyone should be entitled to their opinion. This is an appropriate place to do so.

No. No it isn't. If some mouth breather wants to throw out his scouting reports that have been gathered from his cubicle, he can save his ******** for a private conversation around the water cooler.

[Rabbuk]

No. No it isn't. If some mouth breather wants to throw out his scouting reports that have been gathered from his cubicle, he can save his ******** for a private conversation around the water cooler.

whats the purpose of this place, if not a giant watercooler. Just reinforce positive images of every notion we have about iowa state?

[acgclone]

This thread is dumb

[heitclone]

If this is really that big of a deal, why dont we all go to the opposing schools boards( or get on the twitter)we are competing with for recruits and bash them. Thus, turning them into Cyclones. The fact that this topic gets so much attention around here shows how bad football season needs to get here. If any recruit has been to a game at JTS or Hilton and uses ISU's fan support as a reason to not come here, then he never really wanted to come here. My opinion is still that these kids should stay as far away from social media or boards like this as possible. Most can't handle what comes with their faux celeb status.

[WhatchaGonnaDo]

I agree. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I just think people should use their manners when expressing them.

That's reasonable

[IsUaClone2]

People saying he's not good enough probably makes wants him to come here more. If it doesn't, we don't want someone that soft anyways. We want competitive players who will put in the work and prove people wrong.

If you can't handle someone talking **** about you, don't play sports or anything that makes you "famous".

There is no basis for the bolded portion of the post. It assumes that the recruit wants to impress or prove wrong these people. If the people in question think that they know more than the players and coaches when these people can't play or coach themselves so they hide behind their keyboard and pretend that they know something by spouting uninformed opinions, the recruit or player needs not and will not prove anything to these people.

A player, coach, or recruiter gains their fame or respect by their performance. A fan gains their fame or respect by demonstrating support. If someone isn't playing, coaching, recruiting, or supporting; then I don't know what they are but I wouldn't call them a player, coach, recruiter, or Cyclone fan. They might be a Hawkeye fan or Rag reporter but they aren't knowledgeable and supportive Cyclone fans.

[CYphyllis]

whats the purpose of this place, if not a giant watercooler. Just reinforce positive images of every notion we have about iowa state?

You can have conversation without the inclusion of over the top and unfounded opinions.

Treat it like day to day conversation, you know, the type of conversation where you keep your baseless opinions to yourself because it's common courtesy. It's basic people skills, not that hard to figure out.

[Rabbuk]

That's reasonable

+1

[abcguyks]

Someone else said something similar to this earlier, but I think it is worth repeating.

The best rule is to only post opinions and statements that you would be willing to say to the face of current or potential student-athletes. If you wouldn't say it to them in person, I suggest the thought best be kept to yourself.