Marcus Smart shove - OK State/Texas Tech (Video)

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

Either you have no clue what I'm talking about (or what you're talking about for that matter) or you're being a clown. Parents move for their kid's athletic purpose. Its happened quite a bit. In Texas, it is a violation of UIL rules. Anyway, I doubt the parent does it without the full cooperation and knowledge of the kid. In Smart's situation, he actually lived with a teammate at the new HS for a while -- and not his own family. If I were you, I would refrain from commenting on things you clearly don't know the facts on. If you needed some clarification, please ask.

The relevance it has to the situation -- and I really can't believe I have to spell this out -- is that given this incident is a question of credibility -- what Smart said vs. what the fan said, my point was that Smart's past tended to point to some possible credibility issues. You can of course make your own decision, but to suggest his past is not relevant to his propensity to tell the truth is absolutely absurd.

While I'll agree that circumventing the rules is problematic, I disagree that it has relevance. It's something he did as a kid, under the guidance of adults who should have known better. It has no bearing whatsoever on his credibility on this matter.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

For an example of a kid who's family moved prior to his 8th grade year, the NFL backup QB Chase Daniel of (???). I forgot where he is now. Moved to the Southlake school district, played for SL Carroll, went to Mizzou, and is now in the NFL. There was no UIL issue.

Kansas City Chiefs.

Originally Posted by Adam

While I'll agree that circumventing the rules is problematic, I disagree that it has relevance. It's something he did as a kid, under the guidance of adults who should have known better. It has no bearing whatsoever on his credibility on this matter.

I agree. It's quite the stretch to think that his reason for moving schools in high school has anything to do with this incident.

And I also agree that he is responsible for keeping his cool when idiot fans try to provoke him. The fan is obviously a loose cannon and thinks he can get away with whatever verbal taunts he wants, but Smart can't do what he did and not expect to be punished. (I don't think he expected that, just saying)

[Adam]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Kansas City Chiefs.



I agree. It's quite the stretch to think that his reason for moving schools in high school has anything to do with this incident.

And I also agree that he is responsible for keeping his cool when idiot fans try to provoke him. The fan is obviously a loose cannon and thinks he can get away with whatever verbal taunts he wants, but Smart can't do what he did and not expect to be punished. (I don't think he expected that, just saying)

On the flip side. Maybe the fear of having a 6'4" athlete in his prime confront him for acting like such a moron might put the fear of God into him. I'm not condoning the actions of Smart, regardless of what the idiot said, but a loose cannon going off every now and then might not be a bad thing.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Adam

... but a loose cannon going off every now and then might not be a bad thing.

It works with coaches.