Why does the media have to put quotes around "personal reasons"? It's as if it's not a legitimate reason. As long as he is happy with what he is doing I'm not going to question his decision. Football is just a game. He's got a really bright career ahead of him in computer science. I would imagine that he wants to just be a regular kid for once, and also lose some of the 100+ pounds he had to put on since he got here.
OL Jacob Gannon has left the ISU program
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Just because camp is over doesn't make it any less of a grind.
Here is an example of what my Tuesday used to look like.
5:30 -6:30 Strength Training
8:00 - 12:00 Classes
2:00 - 3:00 Training room (electrical stim, tape, etc,)
3:00 - 3:45 Film Sessions
4:00 - 6:00 Practice
6:00 - 6:30 Training room
6:30 - 7:00 Training Table (dinner)
7:00 - 9:00 Study tables
I may be off a little on some of the times but you get the idea.
I concur - problem is he should've done it a few weeks ago, and should refund that schollie for 2014.
??? I'm sure people besides some outside of Ames won't give a **** about this when hiring him.
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This board has WAY more ability to hone Gannon's interview answers than control our OL play.
Have some priorities, people. The kid, by all accounts, quit football to focus on such outlandish priorities as taking advantage of his education, pursuing job opportunities and maintaining his physical health. And all some of you can say is "BUT THIS IS FOOTBALL DAMNIT, YOU DON'T QUIT FOOTBALL, DAMNIT, AND, DAMNIT, YOU DON'T QUIT ON MY CYCLONES!"
I've never played D1 football, so I don't pretend to know how hard it can be on you, both mentally and physically. I suggest the rest of you do the same. All the ******** and moaning comes down to people being worried about what this is going to do to their beloved Cyclones, that's it. Have some priorities.
I've never played D1 football, so I don't pretend to know how hard it can be on you, both mentally and physically. I suggest the rest of you do the same. All the ******** and moaning comes down to people being worried about what this is going to do to their beloved Cyclones, that's it. Have some priorities.
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Kids a comp sci major right? You couldn't possibly pick a less crowded job market for native english speaking programmer.
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Yeah, I'm sure he was thinking about his degree and career when he walked out on his team in the middle of a practice.
Since when is losing to a FCS team for the second year in a row the "fun part" of the season?
"Can you explain to me why you quit football?"
"Well, sir, after four years it was taking quite a toll on my body. While I loved football, I knew I wasn't good enough to play at the next level and I knew I wanted to obtain a career in the IT field. I decided to focus on my school work, and because I left the football team I was able to obtain an internship with your company so I could learn more about the IT field. Thus, in addition to being First team academic all Big-12, I was able to gain meaningful, first-hand experience in the...."
"NEXT!"
For the sake of comedy, I like to picture him as having a Jerry Maguire style moment. "I've had enough of this, I quit! Who's coming with me? Nobody? Well I'm taking this tackling dummy!"
All things being equal - 2 candidates with the same qualifications - football included. You go with the guy that didn't quit. Think at LEAST a little more broadly on this topic. Hiring authorities never look for reason on WHY to hire a guy. They look for reasons why they SHOULDN'T hire a guy.
I'm not saying anything good or bad about JG but just putting down academic all-american for ISU MAY get you an automatic job selling cars or garage door operners. The job market is tight. There are many, many qualified candidates. One's job is to be the best overall candidate because employers these days are doing background checks, credit checks, google searches, Facebook searches, etc...
I wonder...if it comes out that he has a disease or is otherwise sick, are some of you going to hold the door for him or slam it on his *** as he leaves?
Playing any college sport takes a special individual. You have pressures that you can't imagine beyond your high school years. On top of that, an incredibly high percentage of you never see a professional career in your sport...so at some point, you may see the writing on the wall and call it quits.
I believe he has the right to decide when he leaves. He owes nothing to anyone other than himself and his family. My guess is that his teammates, for the most part, supported him and that he spoke with them as he felt necessary.
The only reason I might care why he quit is if he said it was coaching or university related. That would be telling.
I can tell you this, 20 years after I quit playing college football, I don't regret it a bit. I had enough in the two years I played. If you've not done it, let me tell you, football in college isn't like the old friday night lights. It's a grind.
Playing any college sport takes a special individual. You have pressures that you can't imagine beyond your high school years. On top of that, an incredibly high percentage of you never see a professional career in your sport...so at some point, you may see the writing on the wall and call it quits.
I believe he has the right to decide when he leaves. He owes nothing to anyone other than himself and his family. My guess is that his teammates, for the most part, supported him and that he spoke with them as he felt necessary.
The only reason I might care why he quit is if he said it was coaching or university related. That would be telling.
I can tell you this, 20 years after I quit playing college football, I don't regret it a bit. I had enough in the two years I played. If you've not done it, let me tell you, football in college isn't like the old friday night lights. It's a grind.
Football is just a game. I'm sure he just had his lightbulb moment and realized that it was no longer worth the costs to him. And I'm sure his teammates don't continue to expect him to put his health, time, and energy on the line if he felt that way.
I'm sure he'll have no more trouble than the average person (likely less) finding a job.
Ok, so if two all-Big 12 student athletes both with the highest GPA's on their teams, interview for the same job, then the fact that one of them quit to pursue further education/experience in the line of work they are entering into will work against them?
This is beyond dumb. Again:
"So you quit football?"
"Yes, four years took a toll on my body and I didn't love playing anymore. I also knew I wanted to work for your company so I put my focus on gaining as much education as possible and to obtaining an internship, which I did. I was lucky enough to make a good impression and have several letters of recommendation from members of your staff with whom I've worked with. I learned a lot of great lessons from football, and I'm glad I've also learned some great lessons about your company as an intern."
"So you quit?
"Yes"
"NEXT!"
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