And you know this --- how ?
a 19 year old kid used a water cup in Burger King to get a sip of soda ??
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Living in a town with a high profile CFB team gives a window in how the national media and perception of players is whack.
Many years ago when the Falcons first drafted Prime the word on TV was what a risk he was and how his locker room personality would be a determent to team chemistry.
Problem was, anyone that knew Deion while he was here said the exact opposite. From 70 year old alum to Freshmen teammates.
People that know Jameis and work with Jameis tell a totally different story than national media ... did you know he took his baseball coaches to NYC to celebrate his Heisman Trophy ? Did you know he shows up un announced sans photogs at local schools and charity events ?
Did you know outside of a few youthful indiscretions his college life has been exemplary ? 4.0 student.
It is no secret across the SE that Tally LOVES their Noles. They have gotten away with stuff since Bowden came from South Georgia College. It is hard to get popped in Tally as a football player. You even referenced this culture a few times...
SO, that being said you questioned how I figure he has a common sense problem...
That culture that protects these guys like a bubble makes it very difficult for those "issues" to pop up to the public. It isn't a red flag he was investigated 3x for sexual misconduct, because I come to the conclusion lots of athletes get in these situations because of who they are... BUT to yell something like that in the middle of campus, while being investigated for said sexual misconduct, while being a Heisman candidate, while en route to a CFB playoff appearance and NC win last year... is just beyond poor judgement. It illustrates a poor understanding of situational awareness and tact. The other stuff would ALMOST be a throwaway if it didn't point toward a lack of understanding of his situation. I don't place much weight in those things, but they are worth noting. Especially if one's job is on the line like the player analysts the NFL employs... and likely be promoted\fired on his performance. ESPECIALLY with the conduct code the NFL expects these days...
The other things that "raise an eyebrow" are the outward spats with his coach on national Tv. Being the star player on a star program and having the coach tell you if you keep that up you are hitting the pine on national TV is not a video I like seeing if I am basing my job status off the kid in the NFL. It at the very least begs the question is this guy a capable leader on the football field? At the least if you are taking him #1 and investing millions and your job status.
I think he goes #1, as he SHOULD based on physical attributes and performance but to act like he isn't worth an eyebrow raise when it determines the career arc of scouts especially when you add in that protective bubble Tally wraps their players in...
I know lots of people that had a 4.0 through their core classes but had less common sense than the guy serving them lunch. That is not much of a point, but good for him. You are seeing the 'student' portion of student-athlete coming back into focus a LOT more. Especially if Universities are going to deliver stipends...