Fball recruit chooses Bama, Mom not happy

[KevB]

I can't fathom a mother acting like this

Mom of the Year (http://deadspin.com/5873606/)

[pr_capone]

**** her. Seriously. What a raging |Zach|.

[Pitt Gorilla]

**** her. Seriously. What a raging |Zach|.I guess I didn't see that at all. She had a different opinion of what would be best for her son. That happens as a parent. I don't think it means she won't continue to support him.

[Trevo_410]

nice story, that'd have to be embarrassing for collins though to have his mom just sit there in disgust the second he makes one of the biggest decisions in his life..

When i have a son, and he grows up and has a decision of what school he wants to go to and it comes down to Mizzou vs. kU...(assuming I would even care by then and alsoill make sure to get him straight when he's younger so he has no interest) If he picks kU I would show him as much support as possible for that decision... you here about this story all the time and rarely does it include the parents outcasting there childs over it like that

[Discuss Thrower]

nice story, that'd have to be embarrassing for collins though to have his mom just sit there in disgust the second he makes one of the biggest decisions in his life..

When i have a son, and he grows up and has a decision of what school he wants to go to and it comes down to Mizzou vs. kU...(assuming I would even care by then and alsoill make sure to get him straight when he's younger so he has no interest) If he picks kU I would show him as much support as possible for that decision... you here about this story all the time and rarely does it include the parents outcasting there childs over it like that

I mean if your kid chose to go to a mid-major that's kind of admirable...

[Trevo_410]

ahh speaking of SEC, Michael Dyer just requested a transfer from Auburn Today(yesterday)... strange...

[kcxiv]

I dont see a big issue. They are all fans of LSU it looked like. So his mom doesnt like Bama. Im sure she's gonna root for her son. So she's not excited about his choice? Doesnt mean she dont love him. Not a big deal imo.

[pr_capone]

I guess I didn't see that at all. She had a different opinion of what would be best for her son. That happens as a parent. I don't think it means she won't continue to support him.

Yeah... but you don't punk your kid on national tv like that. Support him and his decision to play for good D1 program in a major conference where *HE* feels comfortable with the coaching staff.

Bitch just marred the memory of one of the biggest decisions of his life.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Or maybe she just wanted him to stay close to home... Not that Tuscaloosa is that far away, but yeah

[Phobia]

That's something that a healthy family would have hashed out in advance. The woman had absolutely no right to do that to him in that venue. She looked to be about 33 which might explain her immaturity but it doesn't excuse it. Familia before school loyalty. Good grief.

[Abba-Dabba]

It's plainly obvious the kid just wants some breathing room away from the old gold digger.

[Abba-Dabba]

And let's not fool ourselves either. LSU probably offered her the better package.

[Tribal Warfare]

Sounds like LSU was going to pay her more for her kid to attend and play there.

[007]

First of all, I hate that high school students get national attention like that. Second, that mother is horrible to do that to him on national TV.

The whole thing is just plain embarrassing.

[Kyle DeLexus]

That's something that a healthy family would have hashed out in advance. The woman had absolutely no right to do that to him in that venue. She looked to be about 33 which might explain her immaturity but it doesn't excuse it. Familia before school loyalty. Good grief.

She probably just lost a new house or car because of this decision, so I don't blame her for being upset.

[Phobia]

She probably just lost a new house or car because of this decision, so I don't blame her for being upset.

That's entirely possible. Familia before cars, houses, or school loyalty.

[beach tribe]

It's plainly obvious the kid just wants some breathing room away from the old gold digger.

Yup. 100 bucks says he chose Bamy cause' she wouldn't be down the street.

[Hammock Parties]

Nice hair, too.

[Hootie]

that wasn't as bad as I was expecting

[Phobia]

that wasn't as bad as I was expecting

No? How is your parental support? Don't mean that to be attacking either. I thought it was awful from her - especially to an 18 year old kid.

[Hammock Parties]

that wasn't as bad as I was expecting

Imagine if you are 18 years old, and you're about to experience the greatest moment of your life on national television.

And your mom makes it all about her.

It's pretty fucking bad.

[Hootie]

No? How is your parental support? Don't mean that to be attacking either. I thought it was awful from her - especially to an 18 year old kid.

well my mom and dad would never do that...

People aren't real enough on this board. There is a big difference between us on this board (middle class white people) and that black teenage athlete with his mother present (and no father)...

It is what it is. The parenting is like that, some of those mothers are TREMENDOUS, AMAZING mothers but they don't coddle their kids like white parents do. He made a choice she disagreed with and she let him know, I'm sure he's dealt with that his whole life.

You and I can't put ourselves in that mother's or that child's shoes. Different upbringings, but somehow people on this site don't understand that...

and blah blah blah, racist racist racist

I interact with more minorities on a daily basis than anyone on this site, the only dudes I even like or hang out with after work are all black dudes so people can keep calling me racist I don't really care, I just like to call them how I see them.

[Hootie]

Imagine if you are 18 years old, and you're about to experience the greatest moment of your life on national television.

And your mom makes it all about her.

It's pretty ****ing bad.

I've had nice girlfriends I really liked and introduced them to family and didn't get a positive reaction...

Such is life.

[alnorth]

Forget the mom, why in the holy hell is ESPN giving this kid a platform? I know bama and LSU super-fans who follow recruiting are interested, but is this really in everyone's best interest to put a high school kid on TV like that?

[Hammock Parties]

I've had nice girlfriends I really liked and introduced them to family and didn't get a positive reaction...

Such is life.

That's a girlfriend.

This is this guy's whole life, pretty much. He's the top recruit at his position.

[Hammock Parties]

Forget the mom, why in the holy hell is ESPN giving this kid a platform? I know bama and LSU super-fans who follow recruiting are interested, but is this really in everyone's best interest to put a high school kid on TV like that?

Just another way to sell advertising.

[Hootie]

That's a girlfriend.

This is this guy's whole life, pretty much. He's the top recruit at his position.

well I'm pretty sure, Clay, that if he is what everyone thinks he is he'd be just fine going to LSU or Alabama...those two schools churn out pros like crazy.

So it's not like he's really worried about it...I don't understand the big deal? I bet he wasn't offended one bit, and OBVIOUSLY he knew his mom didn't want him to go to 'Bama so I'm sure he wasn't expecting some sort of celebration out of her when he chose his school...

I honestly don't give a shit...this is my last post in this thread because I really don't care. I was just expecting some 'over the top' video like that crazy McDonald's video where that felon started going gung ho on those crazy bitches who jumped the counter on him...so when the video ended, I was like...'ok?'

that's it, that's all...don't care, don't care!

=)

[Hammock Parties]

He probably doesn't care.

But it's still a shitty thing for his mother to do.

[Abba-Dabba]

People aren't real enough on this board. There is a big difference between us on this board (middle class white people) and that black teenage athlete with his mother present (and no father)...

I interact with more minorities on a daily basis than anyone on this site, the only dudes I even like or hang out with after work are all black dudes so people can keep calling me racist I don't really care, I just like to call them how I see them.

I just love these two things.

One could take the impression that Hootie believes black people don't have the internet, only middle class white folks. And pulling the I interact with more minorities card as well. So he feels their pain because he wears a hat with a flat brim. I'm not here to judge though. Just keep on keepin on, white boy.

[MMXcalibur]

Forget high school, let me see who the top pee-wee recruits are. Never too soon to prepare for the 2025 Draft!

[Baby Lee]

Forget the mom, why in the holy hell is ESPN giving this kid a platform? I know bama and LSU super-fans who follow recruiting are interested, but is this really in everyone's best interest to put a high school kid on TV like that?

Under Armour $$

[Spott]

She told her son a thousand times that Auburn pays more, but he just wouldn't listen.

[kcxiv]

Forget high school, let me see who the top pee-wee recruits are. Never too soon to prepare for the 2025 Draft!
My nephew played in cowyboys stadium for some all star game last week and one of the rutgers coaches wanted to keep tabs on my nephew and hes 13. They are there too.

[Tribal Warfare]

My nephew played in cowyboys stadium for some all star game last week and one of the rutgers coaches wanted to keep tabs on my nephew and hes 13. They are there too.

What position does he play?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Sounds like LSU was going to pay her more for her kid to attend and play there.

They don't call it the $EC for nothing.

[eazyb81]

Supposedly his GF is the one that helped steer him to Bama.

If this was my HS GF I probably would be easily swayed too.

http://i42.tinypic.com/veyt11.jpg

[TheGuardian]

Then he's even dumber than I thought. If he let a chic steer him in a direction then he's an idiot. He won't be with 3 weeks after arriving at college.

[Jenson71]

She's hot.

[DaKCMan AP]

It'll be interesting to see if mom sways him by NSD.

[Dayze]

I'm sure the mom won't care that he went to Bama when he's drafted into the NFL and she gets her 6000 sq ft house paid for free and clear.

[CaliforniaChief]

As a parent, I would never publicly demonstrate my displeasure with that decision. I'd have my conversations with him and as a family in private and then when he announces his choice, I'd do nothing to detract from this moment.

This mom is a total drama queen.

[Phobia]

I'm sure the mom won't care that he went to Bama when he's drafted into the NFL and she gets her 6000 sq ft house paid for free and clear.

Long, long, long way to go from blue-chip recruit to the NFL.

There are 10,000 Div 1 college scholarship players at any time. Roughly 250 get drafted every year. Less than half of those make an NFL roster past 2 years. Only the top 20% or so make enough money to go out and buy momma a mansion.

[Dayze]

Long, long, long way to go from blue-chip recruit to the NFL.

There are 10,000 Div 1 college scholarship players at any time. Roughly 250 get drafted every year. Less than half of those make an NFL roster past 2 years. Only the top 20% or so make enough money to go out and buy momma a mansion.

yeah; just saying 'if' he were drafted and succeeded etc, I'm sure she wouldn't mind the new house etc.

I probably should've worded it differently.
:thumb:

[HemiEd]

It's plainly obvious the kid just wants some breathing room away from the old gold digger.

this, he wants to have some fun.

[Epic Fail 007]

Stupid bitch fuck her,what the hell dose she care she is just waiting till the day she can dig in his pockets.Like the majority of mothers of athletes.

[Pants]

nice story, that'd have to be embarrassing for collins though to have his mom just sit there in disgust the second he makes one of the biggest decisions in his life..

When i have a son, and he grows up and has a decision of what school he wants to go to and it comes down to Mizzou vs. kU...(assuming I would even care by then and alsoill make sure to get him straight when he's younger so he has no interest) If he picks kU I would show him as much support as possible for that decision... you here about this story all the time and rarely does it include the parents outcasting there childs over it like that

I here there childs are real smart in Missouri. LMAO

[Phobia]

yeah; just saying 'if' he were drafted and succeeded etc, I'm sure she wouldn't mind the new house etc.

I probably should've worded it differently.
:thumb:
Yeah. I probably should have just not acted like a know-it-all too.

[Mr. Plow]

Yeah. I probably should have just not acted like a know-it-all too.

But then how would you be Phobia?



:p

[Phobia]

But then how would you be Phobia?



:p

Stop acting like you know more than me, dick.

[Mr. Plow]

Stop acting like you know more than me, dick.


There is one thing I know, and that's.....what was it again?

[Mr. Kotter]

And let's not fool ourselves either. LSU probably offered her the better package.

heh. That's what I was thinking.

[Dave Lane]

**** her. Seriously. What a raging |Zach|.

Hey you leave |Smack| alone, dude maybe creepy and weird as fuck but he's alright in my book and I'll defend that little creeper till the end!

|Smack| for ever!!!!!!!

[Dave Lane]

I can't fathom a mother acting like this

Mom of the Year (http://deadspin.com/5873606/)

If your son choose the Raiders over the Chiefs what would your reaction be?

[Phobia]

If your son choose the Raiders over the Chiefs what would your reaction be?

If I had a son and he played for the Raiders, I'd wear his jersey all over town. Some things are bigger than football fandom.

[KevB]

Supposedly his GF is the one that helped steer him to Bama.

If this was my HS GF I probably would be easily swayed too.

http://i42.tinypic.com/veyt11.jpg

Ohhhh, that would explain the reaction. Son chose girlfriend over mom in mom's eyes. Still completely selfish of the mother. Your son just made a decision to attend one of the best schools in the nation, with a top football program. If your love is unconditional, as it should be as a parent, how could you not be happy for him?

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I found that quite funny.

[QuikSsurfer]

I dont see a big issue. They are all fans of LSU it looked like. So his mom doesnt like Bama. Im sure she's gonna root for her son. So she's not excited about his choice? Doesnt mean she dont love him. Not a big deal imo.

She acted like that during her child's "moment" on national tv.. yeah, there's something wrong with that.. I'd be embarrassed.
And it's my understanding that these kids committed before this game -- so family had plenty of time to get this disgust out of the way before they get on the field and in front of the camera.

[Frazod]

I assume this is the southern equlivalent of a top-ranked kid from Missouri signing with KU. If it was my kid, I'd disown the little bastard, but I wouldn't do it with the cameras rolling.

[Pitt Gorilla]

It's plainly obvious the kid just wants some breathing room away from the old gold digger.Why do people think she's a "gold digger"? Is that how you refer to your mom?

[Mr. Plow]

I assume this is the southern equlivalent of a top-ranked kid from Missouri signing with KU. If it was my kid, I'd disown the little bastard, but I wouldn't do it with the cameras rolling.


Ben McLemore?

[pr_capone]

Hey you leave |Smack| alone, dude maybe creepy and weird as **** but he's alright in my book and I'll defend that little creeper till the end!

|Smack| for ever!!!!!!!

:LOL:

[Abba-Dabba]

Why do people think she's a "gold digger"? Is that how you refer to your mom?

You'd have to ask my father about that.

[DaKCMan AP]

Your son just made a decision to attend one of the best schools in the nation, with a top football program.

Alabama has a top football program, but it's not one of the best schools in the nation unless you cast a large net.

[Setsuna]

She has every right to be upset. She carried that nigga in her womb for about 9 months (guessing here) and raised his ass for 18 years, and being a football player, I'm sure he ate a ton growing up and that meant more money spent on food. She feels betrayed because she, by herself, gave her life for his betterment and he chose the prima donna of the SEC in Bama. That university and its fans can go die in a fire.

[Setsuna]

If I had a son and he played for the Raiders, I'd wear his jersey all over town. Some things are bigger than football fandom.

You lying son of a bitch.

[Radar Chief]

If your son choose the Raiders over the Chiefs what would your reaction be?

Beat the wife for making me raise someone else’s kid all those years.

[Willie Lanier]

Long, long, long way to go from blue-chip recruit to the NFL.

There are 10,000 Div 1 college scholarship players at any time. Roughly 250 get drafted every year. Less than half of those make an NFL roster past 2 years. Only the top 20% or so make enough money to go out and buy momma a mansion.

Just look at Myron Rolle... number 1 rated prospect in the ESPN top 150 regardless of position (and for a safety to get that honor is pretty special), a Rhodes scholar, and ZERO nfl career...

[TheGuardian]

I think some of you are being stupid over this. She wanted her son to play at LSU instead of Bama. Big deal.

Shit I thought Archie Manning sounded like a fucking douche for saying he was going to pull for his son against the Saints. Peyton already had a ring. Archie was THE SAINT forever. It should have been the one time he pulled against his kid. It's just a game. Not life or death. JFC.

[YourMult]

The bitch should be mad at LSU for not offering the kid as much cash as Alabama.

[LocoChiefsFan]

If I had a son and he played for the Raiders, I'd wear his jersey all over town. Some things are bigger than football fandom.

This!!

[Phobia]

I think some of you are being stupid over this. She wanted her son to play at LSU instead of Bama. Big deal.

Shit I thought Archie Manning sounded like a ****ing douche for saying he was going to pull for his son against the Saints. Peyton already had a ring. Archie was THE SAINT forever. It should have been the one time he pulled against his kid. It's just a game. Not life or death. JFC.

Heh. Perfect illustration. Archie Manning - king douche.

I'd expect it's probably one thing to be a retiree of a team, the only heralded QB of that franchise up until Drew Brees, and gain appearance income derivative related to that relationship and then just be a fan of the program as this mother is...

[ThatRaceCardGuy]

Its about state pride for some...if I have a kid, and the kid goes to MU :shake:...I would disown the little mother****er:grr::grr::facepalm:

[Tribal Warfare]

Its about state pride for some...if I have a kid, and the kid goes to MU :shake:...I would disown the little mother****er:grr::grr::facepalm:

Honestly!!!!!!!!!!! :facepalm:

[ThatRaceCardGuy]

Its about state pride for some...if I have a kid, and the kid goes to MU :shake:...I would disown the little mother****er:grr::grr::facepalm:

Thatguy makes a joke :doh!:

Honestly!!!!!!!!!!! :facepalm:

:LOL:This guy takes it serious...

I see why your location says "Far Beyond Comprehension"....:spock:

[Tribal Warfare]

Thatguy makes a joke :doh!:



:LOL:This guy takes it serious...

I see why your location says "Far Beyond Comprehension"....:spock:

Again, I can't hear your inflection or see your facial expressions. I just have what I see which is your typed word

[MahiMike]

Not so bad. I was expecting her to be all like, "ahhh HELL no!" and chit.

[ThatRaceCardGuy]

Again, I can't hear your inflection or see your facial expressions. I just have what I see which is your typed word

Thats your bad bro...you should be more attentive :harumph:

[TheGuardian]

Heh. Perfect illustration. Archie Manning - king douche.

I'd expect it's probably one thing to be a retiree of a team, the only heralded QB of that franchise up until Drew Brees, and gain appearance income derivative related to that relationship and then just be a fan of the program as this mother is...

So true.

I lost a ton of respect for Archie after that. Peyton already had a ring. The downtrodden franchise that adored Archie was FINALLY in a Super Bowl, and he was going to root for the other team? Classless IMO. If it were Peyton's first SB I would understand. It wasn't. It was douche of him.

[Caseyguyrr]

thats being a true fan

[Rooster]

No? How is your parental support? Don't mean that to be attacking either. I thought it was awful from her - especially to an 18 year old kid.

She looks like she is only about 28 herself.

[Hootie]

So true.

I lost a ton of respect for Archie after that. Peyton already had a ring. The downtrodden franchise that adored Archie was FINALLY in a Super Bowl, and he was going to root for the other team? Classless IMO. If it were Peyton's first SB I would understand. It wasn't. It was douche of him.

you're not being truthful here, are you?

[Xanathol]

The word is that Collins lied to his parents - telling them, even other players there, he was choosing LSU. Why? To get them to go - on Jan 1st, after his girlfriend ( of two months btw...) tweeted "I must not mean that much to you", LC tweets that his mom is not going to be there.

Why? Because the only reason he is going is because of the girl. The girl's mom is the Dutchtown girl's basketball coach and is pissed because she didn't get a position n Nicki Cadwell's staff @ LSU as an assistant. Her daughter managed to get a scholarship to Bama that is supposedly tied to her becoming a hostess on campus, complete with new rumors floating around about a car ( who knows on that though... ). LC stated he made the choice two years ago, but per his girl's own tweets, the decision was made a month ago ( ie. he's just trying to save face from being pussy whipped ).

The whole reason the entire family ( father included, despite what the Bama boards state ) was pissed is because (1) he lied to them and (2) he's making his college choice based on two month old pussy. I've seen firsthand how shit like that ends and its not good. As a parent, I would react the same way, if not worse. The kids are too stupid to make these choices all on their own - LC being a case in point. The pussy has control over him.

[Phobia]

The word is that Collins lied to his parents - telling them, even other players there, he was choosing LSU. Why? To get them to go - on Jan 1st, after his girlfriend ( of two months btw...) tweeted "I must not mean that much to you", LC tweets that his mom is not going to be there.

Why? Because the only reason he is going is because of the girl. The girl's mom is the Dutchtown girl's basketball coach and is pissed because she didn't get a position n Nicki Cadwell's staff @ LSU as an assistant. Her daughter managed to get a scholarship to Bama that is supposedly tied to her becoming a hostess on campus, complete with new rumors floating around about a car ( who knows on that though... ). LC stated he made the choice two years ago, but per his girl's own tweets, the decision was made a month ago ( ie. he's just trying to save face from being pussy whipped ).

The whole reason the entire family ( father included, despite what the Bama boards state ) was pissed is because (1) he lied to them and (2) he's making his college choice based on two month old pussy. I've seen firsthand how shit like that ends and its not good. As a parent, I would react the same way, if not worse. The kids are too stupid to make these choices all on their own - LC being a case in point. The pussy has control over him.

Heh. I wish I had learned over a stupid college choice. I learned 2 kids later... If only it had been Bama over LSU.