Re: Transfer Portal
Originally Posted by
Professor Chaos
Just a theory I have as a random fan:
I think another aspect affecting these transfers might be the emotional ROI, or lack thereof, based on the physical toll of playing football at NDSU. I think it was on the Benchwarmers podcast where they were said that nobody is more invested in keeping the championship train going than the current players. No one wants to be part of the team that derails that train and that's a huge motivating factor contributing to the sustained dominance NDSU football has had over the FCS in the last 10+ years.
That said, I wonder if the "is this all there is?" attitude towards FCS dominance and national championships that has proliferated a good number of fans has also seeped into some of the players? Imagine the work these guys have to put in year-in-year-out and when they achieve their ultimate goal of winning a national championship it feels like as much of a relief as it does an accomplishment. And then for the underclassmen they know next year they've got to do it all over again. I think some guys feed off of that but I'm guessing it's a physical and emotional drain on others and that emotional drain is probably not something the players from the early 2010s dealt with as much being the championship trailblazers they were.
If what you are suggesting is correct, then they shouldn’t sign LOI with NDSU. They know the expectations and culture coming in. Nothing is hidden nor kept from them.
Also, the ROI that is a National Championship along with playing for a program that will develop and commit major time to you, both on and off the field, should far outweigh the “emotional” toll it may have on you. If you sign with NDSU football, and stay with that commitment, you will be a better man and person on the backside. Period.
But emotions, and sacrifice ……. and what about ME!!?
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