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If anyone doesn't think the core motivation for transferring to Texas isn't the huge financial package presented to him through the Texas boosters, then let me sell you some ocean front property in Kansas. Family may have played a part, and that is certainly going to be what is emphasized because it sounds a lot more noble, but it's the NIL bucks that takes him to Texas.
What amazes me is the almost unanimous agreement that the pursuit of the money is legitimate and to be respected. A generation ago that thinking was not even on the radar. It's a sad testament to how deeply entrenched the "me" mindset has become. It's like so many other things that have become legitimized in this day that a generation ago would have been appalling.
College athletes are offered a free education worth well into six figures these days. An education is something that will sustain 99 percent of these athletes going forward as only a small percentage make it into the NFL. And those athletes who have the talent to make it to the NFL are given a platform in college athletics to make it happen. But none of that is enough to foster any sense of loyalty or commitment except to themselves.
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The NCAA did step in to tone down some of this by making "most" players who attempt to transfer a second time sit out a year. Probably in response to such ridiculousness as JT Daniels, who has leveraged a redshirt and a pandemic year to play for what will be 4 schools in 5 years (had Daniels chosen Notre Dame - who wanted him badly - instead of West Virginia, he goes to the playoffs with the Irish and enters the draft). But that is the most that they are going to be able to do.
Enthusiastic, detailed, and lengthy, but overstated and likely mostly incorrect. It appears Georgia has the strongest and deepest WR room in many years—possibly ever. 🤷🏻♂️
Yea, he was pretty busy this morning.😂
Oh sure, that's why Thomas and Lovett transferred into UGA-to be developed for the NFL. Both team leading receivers with bright futures. Burton probably did better at UGA with Bennett than he did with Bama and Young (when you consider the number of games he was out/limited at UGA). With Mitchell going down, he would likely have been the leading WR at UGA, so horrible move on his part and now he is stuck in college another year because Bama didn't use/develop him well. Might well be heading to the draft after winning his second ring had he stayed. Mitchell's situation is different. Transfers from top programs are the new paradigm. UGA just has so much talent that they can't play everybody. Players will leave to get playing time for lesser teams.
I don't doubt that the UT boosters sweetened the pot to make it an easier decision for him; there are a few other programs in Texas, after all. But you say that as though he couldn't still be getting paid as a star player for UGA. So if it's all about money, it comes down to how much more would UT be willing to pay, and of all the receivers in the country who they could so easily lure away, did they single out Mitchell - and if so, why him? None of this is known.
But hey, I'm willing and able to change my perspective on things in light of new information. So if you have some evidence that his primary motivation wasn't the fact that he could be about 1,000 miles closer to his infant daughter (who you've essentially written off as a prop in all this) - that he would have up and left Athens for Austin just the same had she never been born - then present it, and I'll take it into consideration. Otherwise, your comment is just another example of all the baseless assumption surrounding this story.
Funny, UGA has signed 2 -5* and 1- 4* QB in the last 4 years. Carson Beck, Brock Vandagriff, and Gunner Stockton. UGA did that With those 3rd ,4th, and lower round WR's already on the roster. WR's that helped lead UGA to consecutive National Championships, not many 5* WR's have won back to back titles. Those same WR's that you love to find fault in. Not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog. So,Nice try.. And don't bring up Arch Manning, without that last name, he's a 3* QB at best, and definitely not a top 100 player, much less the #1 recruit. Majority of his passes are less than 10 yards, but he gets credit if it's turned into a 70 yard TD. I'm glad he didn't bring his drama, and side show family to Athens. UGA already has 3 QB's just as good., many would say better. Wonder how little Archie will like watching Ewers be the Longhorns QB next season? It has transfer portal written all over , if he isn't named the starter, just watch. Same as Tate Martell did at Ohio st.
I'm amazed at the number of butt-hurt people who think AD Mitchell is some kind of traitor for leaving UGA. I will thank him for his great contributions, and wish him well at Texas. Circumstances change for people and sometimes you have to do what's best for your family. Why does that have to be a bad thing? AD owes nobody an explanation, least of all these turn-coat fans who seem to think UGA owns them.
Well... I just think this sucks.
The picture tells the story. That’s a cute little girl. I would want to be closer to my little girl, too.
Hey, guess what! He's gone back home to Texas and the Manning family. Let's see what happens ... What's the name of the receiver who transferred to Alabama? I can't remember.