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re: Eyabi Anoma currently not enrolled at Alabama
Posted on 7/27/19 at 8:30 am to TideWarrior
Posted on 7/27/19 at 8:30 am to TideWarrior
From this tweet, it appears to be his grandfather who may be dying:
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Eyabi Okie @TherealEyabi · 2h
Thanks for all the prayers for my grandma
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Eyabi Okie Retweeted:
Nina Jantsa @jantsa_nina · Jul 15
For my husband and children sake PLEASE STOP spreading these awful rumors about my husband passing away! My husband is very sick but he is fighting HARD! No Dr’s can predict death! God has the last say so! God’s word, will and way! #12rounds
Don’t spread PRAY!
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 10:07 am
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Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:07 am to TidalSurge1
kids got a lot going on. God be with him and his family
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:09 am to TidalSurge1
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From this tweet, it appears to be his grandfather who may be dying:
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Eyabi Okie @TherealEyabi · 2h
Thanks for all the prayers for my grandma
Grandmother?
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:13 am to crimsontater
Not to be insensitive, but most of us lost grandparents in early adulthood if not earlier, right? It’s never easy, but you mourn, pay your respects and move on with life. I flew to my grandfather’s funeral in my early 20s, flew back and didn’t miss a class or day of work. That’s called life. If Anoma took a few weeks off class to handle things with his family, and plans to be with the team when camp opens, more power to him. If he allows a sick grandparent to derail his entire life, that’s an indication of a deeper issue. Hoping it’s the former for his sake as much as anyone’s.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:31 am to tider04
I’m thinking the same thing.
I lost both of my grandparents in the middle of the season. I flew back home, went to the their funerals, and made my scheduled start a day or so later.
Then life moved on.
I lost both of my grandparents in the middle of the season. I flew back home, went to the their funerals, and made my scheduled start a day or so later.
Then life moved on.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:33 am to ReauxlTide222
From BOL
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bamathunderbird
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Have confirmed: he is back in D.C. and there is a situation with his grandmother. He’s 100% gone this time. I’m not sure the exact reason he left but it’s evident he hasn’t been happy at bama for awhile. Anyways.. hope this is the last thread on him for awhile, seeyuh! Next man up!
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 9:33 am
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:37 am to ReauxlTide222
We don’t know his relationship with his grandmother. She may have raised him.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:40 am to SummerOfGeorge
Pretty insensitive ending to that tweet 
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:40 am to CrimsonFlounder
Yea, this seems like a pretty crystal clear example of a situation where we should just wait and see what happens. Making judgements based on random Twitter and guestimates is not the best idea.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:40 am to SummerOfGeorge
Not sure how credible that poster is, but if true, I hope Anoma gets the help he needs in order to become a functional adult in society.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:42 am to ReauxlTide222
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Pretty insensitive ending to that tweet
Seriously. Reading threads on these sorts of things on BOL is sickening. It's a 19 year old human being discussed as if he's a faulty new fishing pole.
I'm not even saying he's making good decisions, but good grief.
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 9:43 am
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:48 am to SummerOfGeorge
I get what you’re saying but these are 18-22 year old MEN. Dudes their age are dying in wars all over the world as we speak. They all want to be superstar athletes, run dog and pony show recruitments and commitment ceremonies, try to get huge twitter followings, etc. You want celebrity and fame, this is part of it. Glory comes with criticism. Being a public figure is like most anything in life, it comes with unique blessings and unique curses.
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 9:51 am
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:50 am to tider04
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I get what you’re saying but these are 18-22 year old MEN. Dudes their age are dying in wars all over the world as we speak. They all want to be superstar athletes, run dog and pony show recruitments and commitment ceremonies, try to get huge twitter followings, etc. You want celebrity and fame, this is part of it. Glory comes with criticism.
There are 2 distinct points there
(1) A player as described above should understand that criticism and every move being dissected is part of being a big time recruit and player in D1 football. It's part of it and you should understand that you are going to have to deal with it.
(2) Just because #1 exists doesn't mean or give excuse to people acting that way, especially when the situation is foggy and we have zero clue what the hell is going on. We have expectations that others will do bad things and have to learn to deal with them - that doesn't give excuse to the people doing the bad things.
As for men dying in wars, they also make stupid decisions in their professional and personal lives. As do almost every other 18-22 year old. That's part of being a 18-22 year old : transitioning from boy to man.
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 9:54 am
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:54 am to SummerOfGeorge
I don’t disagree with you. I just disagree with the sentiment that exists in some circles (not putting you in that circle) that these young MEN who chose this life, deserve to be coddled in some way by society. We aren’t doing them any long term favors by treating them like sensitive 6 year old girls. We shouldn’t be asses either but fair critique of terrible decisions and behavior both on and off the field is fair game IMO. You play big time college sports and you are a public figure whether you like it or not.
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 9:58 am
Posted on 7/27/19 at 9:58 am to tider04
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I just disagree with the sentiment that exists in some circles (not putting you in that circle) that these young MEN who chose this life, deserve to be coddled in some way by society.
Totally agree - but I also think that the world has a way of showing you that you made a mistake. If Anoma stays he will in all likelihood play in the NFL. The history of guys with his ability at Alabama make that pretty clear. If he leaves those odds drop drastically.
So, in 3 years many of his classmates will he getting drafted, and it will be made abundantly clear to him whether he made the right choice. And he may have : he may go to Maryland and be great, he may go somewhere else and be happy with or without the NFL, etc etc. But either way, College will end and his decision will have an outcome, and that is what will truly matter in the end.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 10:10 am to SummerOfGeorge
You are right, however, learning to deal with criticism is such an essential part of adulthood that many of our younger peers don’t seem to handle well. These days, everyone is a hater if they don’t agree with your dumb decisions, even if you’re wrecking your life. I’m in my late 30’s and leading an organization and I can tell you that dealing with critics has been one of the most difficult and yet critical parts of leading well at this level. I’m glad I wasn’t coddled and protected from that or I very well may fail in leadership with a fatal flaw of that magnitude. All I’m saying is, it’s not an unhealthy thing for these young men to learn how to deal with criticisms of their decisions. As long as it doesn’t cross the line into bullying, this can be a painful but helpful lesson for young guys. I haven’t seen anyone bullying him just questioning his decision making. Again, fair game IMO.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 10:18 am to tider04
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I get what you’re saying but these are 18-22 year old MEN. Dudes their age are dying in wars all over the world as we speak. They all want to be superstar athletes, run dog and pony show recruitments and commitment ceremonies, try to get huge twitter followings, etc. You want celebrity and fame, this is part of it. Glory comes with criticism. Being a public figure is like most anything in life, it comes with unique blessings and unique curses.
Iirc, Anoma's recruitment was pretty quiet, more at the other end of the spectrum from a dog and pony show. How much do you know about what struggles he's had to face in his life?
Posted on 7/27/19 at 10:19 am to tider04
I agree - and we're both talking about that process of growing up. I think all people in the 20s/30s can point to situations where they figured out how to push through or deal with things hard and bigger than them as turning points in learning how to be grown ups.
With that said, it's still pretty sickening to me to see the way a lot of folks treat kids, especially when we truly have no idea what the hell is going on. I don't mean being frustrated at the situation, I mean the specific, mean spirited, treating them like they are cogs in a machine type stuff. And they are the same ones who when the player changes their mind and makes a play act like they love them.
With that said, it's still pretty sickening to me to see the way a lot of folks treat kids, especially when we truly have no idea what the hell is going on. I don't mean being frustrated at the situation, I mean the specific, mean spirited, treating them like they are cogs in a machine type stuff. And they are the same ones who when the player changes their mind and makes a play act like they love them.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 10:23 am to SummerOfGeorge
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Yea, this seems like a pretty crystal clear example of a situation where we should just wait and see what happens. Making judgements based on random Twitter and guestimates is not the best idea
This.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 10:43 am to TidalSurge1
While y’all are correct, I’m pretty sure we know the gist of things.
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