Quote Originally Posted by engie View Post
So what you are saying is -- a little forced adversity turns them into head case ******s? It embarrassed you so bad you wanted to take your ball and go home?

Every single point in that post describes guys that I do not want at MSU. Not under this regime.

There was a time I was 4th every day behind a 3 time collegiate all-American. 2 spots behind an all-sec guy that holds a bunch of records. With all that protection and all those ducks on the pond, comfort actually made me less of a hitter. I thrived off adversity and perceived slights. Played better pissed off and doubted. THAT is what is/will be successful under this regime at MSU. If guys need all the coddling you are talking about -- they were dumb asses to sign with MSU in the first place. They've had half their lifetime now to know exactly what they were going to get from Cohen.

Everyone knows who Cohen is. Yet a bunch of you suddenly up and decided they want him to be Ron Polk. I just don't get it.
Then you're gonna have a hard time fielding a full team. I get what you are saying about being mentally tough but moving around does affect some players, not all but some, and it's the smart thing to do to identify them and either force them into a move and be consistent with it or make them comfortable. It all has to work in the framework of the entire offense.

To me it's not black and white. You can do what 34 did which is knowing the offense will better with a move and forcing it in them- but you can't bounce them around while doing it - OR you can placate them bc you know the offense will be better with them hitting in their comfort spot. All about what's going to make the offense click better.