Russell Wilson Wanted To Return To NC State And Compete For Starting QB Job

I agreed with you then, and now too. Now, I really don’t know what to think – other than Glennon better be as good as advertised.

shakes head

I’m not sure what the fuss is… TOB made it pretty clear that if RW wasn’t going to play spring football, TOB would have to change the offense for Glennon (the sure thing as far as who was going to be here in the fall). That was no secret… In fact, TOB even had RW awarded at senior day. Well, in case you guys don’t remember, RW wouldn’t commit to returning in the fall, so TOB made his decision. Had RW committed to returning in the fall, things might have been different.

I really think that this is a case of RW having 2nd thoughts about baseball. All year, he certainly didn’t sound like he was going to return in the fall.

RW didn’t perform as good in his 2010 season as QB as he did the year before – and I attribute that to missing spring practice. He had almost no interceptions the year before – in case you don’t remember.

Evidently, TOB has a lot of confidence in Glennon. I don’t, but I haven’t really seen him play and haven’t been a head football coach for years. I could never understand why TOB didn’t play Glennon more last fall – at least you get a better idea of how he reacts in real situations – which I assume are a lot different than the red and white game.

Man, I hope TOB knows what he’s doing, because if Glennon isn’t great, we’re going to regret his decision.

I support TOB’s decision, but it’s sad. It’s really a hard call, as Wilson has done everything right, but him staying is flat out unfair to Glennon and him being indecisive like this is unfair to TOB. I’m sure this is a decision that TOB didn’t make lightly, but I think this is the Marine in TOB who is making the tough call (and it is tough and heartbreaking) for the good of the team. I think TOB has shown enough integrity in his career, that it is unfair to assume that this call was made for any other reason.

Also, Wilson asked for this release, and if you’ve made up your mind, it’s fair to grant him that. Wilson can return if he wishes, he’ll just be the backup, which is fair.

If Wilson has 2nd thoughts about baseball, I think the CFL would be a good option- RW reminded me a bit of Warren Moon, so I could see him prospering up there, then maybe getting a chance in the NFL.

I just hope 2 things come from this
a) Wilson learns how to hit and we see him in MLB
b) Glennon’s awesome.

This is why you have a coach. To make tough decisions. It works out, you are the hero. It doesn’t, then you are the stupid goat. Hindsight always 20-20. TOB knows the player culture, Glennon’s potential and is making his best guess. Time will tell. We all loved RW and nothing changes about that. But sport and life are all about tough decisions moving forward. Good call IMO. Ok, getting off psychiatrist couch now.

In education, the only way to run an orderly classroom is to be consistent. When you have a problem student who skips class, you write them up…when you have a Senior class President/Honors student who skips class…you write them up too…

No exceptions…no excuses…

RW, for all his virtues, had the coaches & players in limbo all the way until TOB put his foot down and said that if RW returned, he’d be the back-up…Until then the door seemed open for RW to make a decision (I recall TOB even saying the door was still open until a week or so ago)…

As a coach (teacher), you can’t allow one player (student) to control your team (classroom), no matter how valued they are…imagine if this were anyone else on the team, there would be near universal praise for TOBs decision….but because people are so focused on winning, we can’t see how this is an important lesson that is ALL about fairness and ALL about team…no one, not the Denzelle Goods, not the George Bryans, and not even the RWs are above the team…

that this whole fiasco will somewhat stain Russell’s legacy as an NC State QB. TOB was in a tough position. He knows he needs to retool the offense if Glennon is starting, and he can’t wait until fall practice for Glennon and Russell to compete for the job to know which offense needs to be used. Of course I am of the opinion, if Russell wanted to come back, you take him and let him start.

I still have questions about Russell’s baseball contract. I thought that he was going to have to give back a significant amount of money if he played football this season. Is that not true?

In my opinion, if you are taking RW’s side on this, then you enjoy superstars over teams. I prefer the team mentality. You shouldn’t get special treatment, regardless who you are. As for “not competing for the starting position.” That’s garbage. What he was told was you will not be annoited the starter if you return. Glennon is going to start because he will be here the entire time (Spring and Fall), and if you pass him at some point then you will be given the opportunity.

What has TOB always said, “We are a performance based organization.”