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re: Eyabi Anoma currently not enrolled at Alabama
Posted on 7/27/19 at 10:58 am to TidalSurge1
Posted on 7/27/19 at 10:58 am to TidalSurge1
quote:Surge, I'm guessing I know about as much as you or any other fan about his past struggles. I guess my point is, none of that matters in the end. One day Anoma is going to work for an employer, whether it's an NFL team or an organization in the business sector, and they are not going to give two rat turds whether or not he grew up in the hood or a mansion, whether his parents split or are still together or whether his grandparents died before he wanted them to. The only thing that will matter to them is if he shows up on time and produces at a high level. If he fails to do that, they will criticize him and then they will replace him. Real world, the sooner young men learn to navigate reality, the more successful they'll be in life.
How much do you know about what struggles he's had to face in his life?
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Posted on 7/27/19 at 11:15 am to tider04
So basically he wanted to leave all along and this is his out?
Cecil deserves an apology from some of you.
Cecil deserves an apology from some of you.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 11:16 am to tider04
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Surge, I'm guessing I know about as much as you or any other fan about his past struggles. I guess my point is, none of that matters in the end. One day Anoma is going to work for an employer, whether it's an NFL team or an organization in the business sector, and they are not going to give two rat turds whether or not he grew up in the hood or a mansion, whether his parents split or are still together or whether his grandparents died before he wanted them to. The only thing that will matter to them is if he shows up on time and produces at a high level. If he fails to do that, they will criticize him and then they will replace him. Real world, the sooner young men learn to navigate reality, the more successful they'll be in life
Amen!!
Posted on 7/27/19 at 11:22 am to tider04
I 100% call bullshite on the reason for him leaving being because of family if he truly does end up leaving.
He was looking for an excuse, has been for awhile. I hate to admit it, but I recognize it because I've done it. When you want to quit your job for example, every little thing is magnified and so much worse than it really is. Because you are actively looking for the excuses.
Still holding out hope, but it looks more and more grim. When the heart isn't there, it just isn't there.
He was looking for an excuse, has been for awhile. I hate to admit it, but I recognize it because I've done it. When you want to quit your job for example, every little thing is magnified and so much worse than it really is. Because you are actively looking for the excuses.
Still holding out hope, but it looks more and more grim. When the heart isn't there, it just isn't there.
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 11:22 am
Posted on 7/27/19 at 11:28 am to tider04
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Surge, I'm guessing I know about as much as you or any other fan about his past struggles. I guess my point is, none of that matters in the end. One day Anoma is going to work for an employer, whether it's an NFL team or an organization in the business sector, and they are not going to give two rat turds whether or not he grew up in the hood or a mansion, whether his parents split or are still together or whether his grandparents died before he wanted them to. The only thing that will matter to them is if he shows up on time and produces at a high level. If he fails to do that, they will criticize him and then they will replace him. Real world, the sooner young men learn to navigate reality, the more successful they'll be in life.
Well yeah, that's all common sense.
I don't have a problem with people speculating about what may be going on with him. It's fine to chop it up like maybe it's this or maybe it's that.
But some people rush to premature conclusions based on some hearsay and what they imagine, with a lack of patience to wait for additional reliable info and seeing how it plays out.
Then if someone points out any potetial flaw(s) in their premature conclusion, it turns into a ridiculous argument that deteriorates into personal attacks.
Maybe Anoma doesn't like the culture of Bama's program and wants out. Maybe he'll transfer. Maybe he just took a break from Summer-2 classes because of family matters. Maybe there's someting else going on.
I'm quite content to wait for additional reliable information on the situation and seeing how it plays out. And regardless of how it plays out, we may never know some important details about what lead to it. And I'll be content with that too.
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 7/27/19 at 12:02 pm to TidalSurge1
I'm normally one to give the benefit of the doubt.
But despite some people wanting to limit to only a few things, the signs are there and they are concerning.
Again, that is not a normal response for an inquiry on a player from the school. The AD spokesman refused to answer any questions about him, told them to contact the school, and then the school says he's not taking classes/not enrolled.
And I don't know why people in this thread are claiming Cecil posts stuff for clickbait purposes, I don't read everything he writes but what I have read has always come across as being factual and honest, not clickbait stuff. If Clay Travis was the source, I'd just roll my eyes. But it's not.
I went to bed last night a little more optimistic that it was just bad reporting, but then I wake up this morning and find out that he's back in DC apparently now and most likely transferring to Maryland - which is right back to where it was before spring.
At the end of the day Saban is there to make these decisions, but based on the information given thus far, it does not look good or like the kind of player who is good for team chemistry.
But despite some people wanting to limit to only a few things, the signs are there and they are concerning.
Again, that is not a normal response for an inquiry on a player from the school. The AD spokesman refused to answer any questions about him, told them to contact the school, and then the school says he's not taking classes/not enrolled.
And I don't know why people in this thread are claiming Cecil posts stuff for clickbait purposes, I don't read everything he writes but what I have read has always come across as being factual and honest, not clickbait stuff. If Clay Travis was the source, I'd just roll my eyes. But it's not.
I went to bed last night a little more optimistic that it was just bad reporting, but then I wake up this morning and find out that he's back in DC apparently now and most likely transferring to Maryland - which is right back to where it was before spring.
At the end of the day Saban is there to make these decisions, but based on the information given thus far, it does not look good or like the kind of player who is good for team chemistry.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:04 pm to prevatt33
This article alludes to his him being "suspended" and "kicked off the team" not long ago.
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For the record, Cecil defenders, this is how you write an article. Include all the relevant info that can be found (although the anonymous sources thing gets old quick).
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For the record, Cecil defenders, this is how you write an article. Include all the relevant info that can be found (although the anonymous sources thing gets old quick).
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:06 pm to TidalSurge1
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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?
Especially considering the school he came from which is in one of the worst parts of Baltimore and the HC came in with a goal of giving these an opportunity to do something with their lives instead of joining a gang.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:09 pm to prevatt33
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For the record, Cecil defenders, this is how you write an article. Include all the relevant info that can be found (although the anonymous sources thing gets old quick).
You're fricking stupid.
Not only did that article quote Cecil as the source, it then goes on to say basically EVERYTHING you berated me and others for saying.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:10 pm to TideWarrior
The issue here is with some of the posters in this thread. Calling him out and saying he needs to grow up, but yet many may need to check themselves first because calling out an 18 or 19yo without knowing their background and what they are dealing with is acting like a 12yo without a clue.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:15 pm to TideWarrior
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The issue here is with some of the posters in this thread. Calling him out and saying he needs to grow up, but yet many may need to check themselves first because calling out an 18 or 19yo without knowing their background and what they are dealing with is acting like a 12yo without a clue.
The writing was on the wall and some of you simply refused to acknowledge it.
Instead you attacked Cecil, saying he was just trying to get clicks while at the same time rejecting any logical reasoning to the events as being without merit.
You're still attacking people who simply told the truth on what they saw.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:22 pm to 3down10
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Not only did that article quote Cecil as the source
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According to an earlier report from Cecil Hurt of Tuscaloosa News, sophomore Eyabi Anoma was not enrolled for classes at the University of Alabama for the fall. He had until Aug. 28 to arrive and get enrolled; however, that will not be the case now. Per multiple sources, Touchdown Alabama Magazine has learned that the talented outside linebacker is back home in Maryland and he is “100 percent” gone for good this time.
That article quotes multiple sources, and only attributes the "not enrolled in classes" line to Cecil.
Not only are you obviously wrong and therefore the stupid one, frick you and the diseased beef tunnel you crawled out of.
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it then goes on to say basically EVERYTHING you berated me and others for saying.
Incorrect. No one on here spoke of him being suspended a few weeks ago. No one on here spoke of him being kicked off the team. No one on here, save Surge, spoke about possible very sick relative.
What happened on here was that Cecil wrote his piece, where the only verifiable info was that ANOMA WASN'T TAKING CLASSSES IN THE JULY TERM, and folks here asumed further info and bashed the kid. I will always argue against jumping to conculsions and bashing players, even if some of those conclusions end up being accurate.
The point is that much, MUCH more info is available today, and therefore today is the day to react. Not yesterday and not based on Cecil's article.
You may say that it doesn't matter that folks reacted prematurely if they were right, and I disagree - next time they might be wrong. Gathering all the info and then making decisions is the only intelligent way for a human to live. Period.
But again, frick you and the prostitute who brought you into this world.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:27 pm to 3down10
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You're fricking stupid.
Not only did that article quote Cecil as the source, it then goes on to say basically EVERYTHING you berated me and others for saying.
Nope. That article only credits Cecil for his original article that lacked any significant information beyond UA's one-sentence reply to the Tuscaloosa News' query. This new article credited other unnamed sources for all of the additional information it reported.
Unless you claimed to have knowledgeable sources like this new article does, then it seems to me that's what prevatt33 called you (among others) out about -- going too far with premature conclusions based on conjecture, especially if/when that includes derogatory remarks about a player.
Sidenote: Although I agree with some of prevatt33's points, I don't endorse his penchant for being demeaning toward and personally insulting other posters. Imo, he'd get a lot more people to agree with him without that persona. But I think he does it because enjoys it and the arguing it causes.
This post was edited on 7/27/19 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:29 pm to 3down10
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The writing was on the wall and some of you simply refused to acknowledge it.
Instead you attacked Cecil, saying he was just trying to get clicks while at the same time rejecting any logical reasoning to the events as being without merit.
You're still attacking people who simply told the truth on what they saw.
Incorrect. I am not attacking Cecil just acknowledging what he does for a living. He gets paid for people to click on his articles. If you fail to understand that business concept that is on you.
In regards to the player he has to make his choices that he feels is best for him and live with the results. I wish him the best either way. My concern though are adults on here calling him out. Saying he cant handle it or is a head case.
Not sure how anyone can call making assumptions the same thing as logical reasoning. Yes he may be leaving the program or at least heading that way based on the info out there and what Cecil wrote but no where does it state by Cecil or anyone what his state of mind is. Sad that so called adults feel they can pass judgement so quickly and can justify it because he may no longer benefit the team they support.
That is my issue and it is not an attack but an observation.
This post was edited on 7/28/19 at 7:48 am
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:32 pm to prevatt33
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That article quotes multiple sources, and only attributes the "not enrolled in classes" line to Cecil.
Oh yeah? Name them.
Cecil reported fact. The other sources are what is called rumors, nothing official.
Learn the difference before you go calling someone unprofessional.
Unless you actually know someone named "multiple sources". I sure as hell do not.
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Incorrect. No one on here spoke of him being suspended a few weeks ago. No one on here spoke of him being kicked off the team. No one on here, save Surge, spoke about possible very sick relative.
What happened on here was that Cecil wrote his piece, where the only verifiable info was that ANOMA WASN'T TAKING CLASSSES IN THE JULY TERM, and folks here asumed further info and bashed the kid. I will always argue against jumping to conculsions and bashing players, even if some of those conclusions end up being accurate.
The point is that much, MUCH more info is available today, and therefore today is the day to react. Not yesterday and not based on Cecil's article.
You may say that it doesn't matter that folks reacted prematurely if they were right, and I disagree - next time they might be wrong. Gathering all the info and then making decisions is the only intelligent way for a human to live. Period.
The writing was on the wall and you just didn't want to accept it. You made an arse of yourself attacking others over it, making up tons of excuses. Hell I even went to bed hoping for the best because of it. Only to wake up to what I said then I feared - you were completely wrong.
As I said then, it was not normal and there was a reason for it. It was the logical and most likely conclusion based on the events that were reported.
You want to pretend it's just coincidence that people were right and you were wrong, but you're just wrong for a 2nd time. I hope you don't work in a job that requires logic and foresight. I do.
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But again, frick you and the prostitute who brought you into this world.
Grab some tissue Nancy.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:32 pm to TideWarrior
I'm now listening to the Doobie Brothers and shopping for miter saws on the Home Depot website. Priorities 
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:33 pm to 3down10
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The writing was on the wall and some of you simply refused to acknowledge it. Instead you attacked Cecil, saying he was just trying to get clicks while at the same time rejecting any logical reasoning to the events as being without merit. You're still attacking people who simply told the truth on what they saw.
That's what we have a tendency to do. Overlook cracks in the boat then blame everyone pointing out there's water in the floor board.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:33 pm to prevatt33
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frick you and the diseased beef tunnel you crawled out of.
Posted on 7/27/19 at 1:34 pm to prevatt33
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prevatt33
My god, you are insufferable. You absolutely ruin every thread that you comment in.
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