So it's not that different, ok. You're probably right. In one case you've got players who have been in the system, coached by someone for 2 or 3 years and then their coach left just like dozens of coaches leave every year. The other case you have a commit who was not made aware of a potential move by a coach that literally could have been a deciding factor in his decision making process, which would lead him to being at a different school for the next 4 years, keeping in mind that in all likelyhood the process of the interview was in process before he committed. Oh, and he was seriously conflicted with his decision.
If kids think that their college position coach will be there forever are either naïve or myopic. And fans thinking a coach needs to keep all potential recruits posted on their every move are flat out stupid. If you think what Drayton did was so heinous, explain to everyone exactly how you think he should have handled it.
I'm not disagreeing with that first sentence, just stating that if he was completely torn on his decision (which he clearly was), then something like this could have completely changed his decision. Reasonably or not, it could have changed it. All I'm saying is that he deserved to know about the possibility of the change by Drayton. Heck, you don't HAVE to sign on NSD. Drayton says "hey, I have an interview tomorrow and may not be your coach" and Weber may postpone his decision.
Hey Boss, look... I have an interview tomorrow. Let's wait on you assigning me that case.
Nick Baumgardner @nickbaumgardner · 28m28 minutes ago
Cass Tech coach Thomas Wilcher asked on @DSports1051 if he's upset at Urban Meyer, he says "that's where it starts."
Wilcher: "I can tell you right now Mike Weber's not happy, Mike Weber's family is not happy."
Wilcher: "I think it's a black eye on the university -- they're out there getting these young men on false pretenses, and that's just it."
Wilcher's upset because Weber now has to live in Michigan w/ a bunch of people saying "I told you so."
Wilcher: "He's got a heavy heart, and I feel bad for him. But we'll work through this and do whatever we have to do" to make sure he's happy
Wilcher says he, Weber and Weber's parents haven't talked about whether or not he'll be at Ohio State.
Wilcher says it's his understanding that if Ohio State releases Weber, he won't have to sit out. He's not commenting on any of that further
Wilcher: "My efforts now are not going to be with coach Meyer (and Ohio State), they'll be with Mike Weber, trying to get his spirits up"
Ari Wasserman @AriWasserman 10m10 minutes ago
Cass Tech coach Thomas Wilcher on whether Ohio State mislead Mike Weber: "Yes. 100 percent." More coming.
Don't disagree with this at all.
This I disagree with.
Or Weber might say, "I'm not going to wait on what happens with coach Drayton, so I'm deciding to go elsewhere." And then if Drayton doesn't get the job, not only do we lose out on Weber but Weber also loses out on going where he most wanted to go. And as Weber has himself said, his relationship with Zeke, and not Meyer or Drayton or anyone else, was the deciding factor so Drayton's departure should not be that big a deal.
I understand the potential of the news having Weber sign elsewhere and Drayton staying, but the kid deserves that knowledge IMO. Which I know you disagree with, but to each his own. I just put myself/son if I had one in those shoes and I'd want to know that.
If your boss is a 17 year old kid, making the biggest decision of his life, and one that will effect everything in his life going forward, I'd give the boss the opportunity to fire me. Maybe I'm just too fair?
The point is you'd lose your job in a heartbeat and probably wouldn't get the next one, especially if all employers talked like college coaches do.
