Burton

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(Yesterday, 09:26 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: I've taken a few shots at the kid as the season has unfolded. Especially when it seemed to just be immaturity, but this is different. I'm also not specifically calling you out. I'm just using your post as an example.

One of my brothers put a .357 under chin/neck and pulled the trigger. He never was able to handle break-ups or traumatic life events very well. It was mental illness that our family chose to ignore until it was too late.

At this point, the kid is in definite dire need for some professional mental evaluation and counseling. Let's all maybe stop taking shots at him and hope/pray that he gets the help he needs. Human being first. Football should be in the back seat for him right now. 

This was exactly my point as well Coach. I'm sorry your family went through this. I've had four friends commit suicide. The warning signs are there, but you don't see them. When someone actually threatens to do it, you call their bluff. Best case scenario....it was a bluff. That's not typically the case though.

I've said cut the bum since he no called, no showed. I still say part ways. But he needs some evaluation....I just feel it would show class on the team's part. That's all.