2016 Verbal: Jabril Cox

[56BISON73]

Yes, we know your opinion. Why do you insist on telling us then - to change our mind(s)?

In regards to how his teammates feel, I can only assume it's similar to when we (NDSU Wrestling Team) lost Ryan Lewis to Minnesota after his Freshman year in 1999. Much like when one of the coaches admitted that Cox didn't belong at this (FCS) level during a practice his Freshman year, Lewis didn't belong at the DII level. When Ryan left, I don't remember anyone on the team having any ill feelings toward him or his decision. It sucked, but we still went on to win the next two DII National Championships while Ryan would end up with two DI Runner-up finishes (dang Johnny Thompson had his number).

I can't speak for the 1987 wrestling team, but they too lost a gift wrestler (Marty Morgan) to Minnesota. The next year, NDSU would win their first DII wrestling title, while Marty would go on to have a heck of a wrestling career at Minnesota (he won a DI title in 1991).

With that said, I appreciate Jabril for the four seasons he competed as a Bison. And yes, I will follow his career at the FBS and NFL levels. Once a Bison, Always a Bison.

And back from my era Steve Nelson transferred from Augsburg to NDSU.

[thebootfitter]

Seems awfully late in his college career and very selfish for a risky potential return (more money and / or the FBS dream). Guess I have old ideals and believe in loyalty. It's not like Jabril wasn't going to get drafted if he stayed at NDSU. Only my opinion.......differs from you and others here. Some may agree with me, but I don't care.

I don't think you can successfully pass off your position as "old ideals and loyalty." I guarantee that your ideals and sense of loyalty are situational and have limits and thresholds that could be tested. We'd find many scenarios in which your "old ideals and loyalty" would fall apart. I'm pretty confident that you've never been in Jabril's position faced with the same questions and options, so I don't think you're in any position to say with certainty what you would or wouldn't do in his shoes. Wanna play the game?

You've made your position abundantly clear. I'm not sure why you keep hammering it over and over.

[Vet70]

And back from my era Steve Nelson transferred from Augsburg to NDSU.

My God you are old!

[WeAreThePride]

I don't think you can successfully pass off your position as "old ideals and loyalty." I guarantee that your ideals and sense of loyalty are situational and have limits and thresholds that could be tested. We'd find many scenarios in which your "old ideals and loyalty" would fall apart. I'm pretty confident that you've never been in Jabril's position faced with the same questions and options, so I don't think you're in any position to say with certainty what you would or wouldn't do in his shoes. Wanna play the game?

You've made your position abundantly clear. I'm not sure why you keep hammering it over and over.

It's not rocket science. We're disappointed that Jabril won't be on the team next year. Some people are interested in following Jabril post NDSU, some are not.

I'm disappointed. Any NDSU fans who says he isn't is lying.

[SDbison]

I don't think you can successfully pass off your position as "old ideals and loyalty." I guarantee that your ideals and sense of loyalty are situational and have limits and thresholds that could be tested. We'd find many scenarios in which your "old ideals and loyalty" would fall apart. I'm pretty confident that you've never been in Jabril's position faced with the same questions and options, so I don't think you're in any position to say with certainty what you would or wouldn't do in his shoes. Wanna play the game?

You've made your position abundantly clear. I'm not sure why you keep hammering it over and over.

Seems you keep pushing your view. I am done with it, but doesn't make your opinion any better.

[SDbison]

And back from my era Steve Nelson transferred from Augsburg to NDSU.

Not even close comparison. PL you just take the opposite view to whatever I post. LOL

[SDbison]

Yes, we know your opinion. Why do you insist on telling us then - to change our mind(s)?

In regards to how his teammates feel, I can only assume it's similar to when we (NDSU Wrestling Team) lost Ryan Lewis to Minnesota after his Freshman year in 1999. Much like when one of the coaches admitted that Cox didn't belong at this (FCS) level during a practice his Freshman year, Lewis didn't belong at the DII level. When Ryan left, I don't remember anyone on the team having any ill feelings toward him or his decision. It sucked, but we still went on to win the next two DII National Championships while Ryan would end up with two DI Runner-up finishes (dang Johnny Thompson had his number).

I can't speak for the 1987 wrestling team, but they too lost a gift wrestler (Marty Morgan) to Minnesota. The next year, NDSU would win their first DII wrestling title, while Marty would go on to have a heck of a wrestling career at Minnesota (he won a DI title in 1991).

With that said, I appreciate Jabril for the four seasons he competed as a Bison. And yes, I will follow his career at the FBS and NFL levels. Once a Bison, Always a Bison.

Blah blah blah.......you believe and do what you want. I will do the same. LOL you and PL.

[23Bison]

Are you Jared Leto?

I’ll be your huckleberry.

[Christopher Moen]

Blah blah blah.......you believe and do what you want. I will do the same. LOL you and PL.

Well, both Pat and I are former student-athletes. How about you? Perhaps this explains why you get upset when the school isn't doing what you want as oppose to why we former student-athletes that post here look to do what we can for the school.

[Christopher Moen]

And back from my era Steve Nelson transferred from Augsburg to NDSU.

I would say that decision went pretty well for him. Not sure he becomes a second-round draft pick and three time Pro Bowler had he stayed at Augsburg.