Thursday, November 6, 2008

Buckeyes Suspend Player, Father Answers With Unbelievable Immaturity - Like Father Like Son?

I usually don't get opinionated past who I think will win a game and why, but this article sort of got my blood boiling. Here's the article...take a look: Ray Small Suspended and Father Responds.
First of all, Ken Small's accusation that the coaching staff of the Buckeyes are "intentionally blowing his whole career" is just ludicrous. How could Ohio State possibly benefit from doing that? Nothing in Tressel or his coaching staff's history would even hint at something so vicious. And to make an accusation with such enormity, you better have proof to back that up.

Ken, just because you moved from Cleveland to Columbus to be closer to your meal-ticket, I mean, your son, by no means gives you the right to intervene any time you don't think your son is treated fairly, which brings me to my second point.

Part of growing up in this country is gaining autonomy from your parents and making mistakes and learning from them - on your own. Sure, some kids make more mistakes than others and there are times when a child might need to lean on his parents for advice and sometimes financial help, but by becoming involved in the everyday dealings of his son, Ken Small is hindering an important period of Ray's growth.

So here's my bottom-line: Ken Small's irresponsible and offhanded comments are hurting the university because of negative press. Ken Small's comments are hurting the Buckeye football program by becoming a distraction and a nuisance. And finally, and most importantly, Ken Small's comments are hurting his son's growth both as a person and a football player. As a person, Ken is not allowing Ray to take responsibility for his own actions, an important part of growing up, and as a football player, by making this a National storyline, Ken has just given every NFL team a good look at what the Small family is all about and, right or wrong, will reflect badly on Ray's NFL draft resume filed under "character issues."

Hey Ken, who wins here? Real smart. Like father, like son.

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