BamaFan334
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I'm not upset about anything. I just think it was a very dumb decision. Savion Smith made a decision I understand because he was not going to see the field this Fall. A lot of issues with the Youth of today is that they want it now and not to put in the time necessary to be better at their trade. This is a perfect example of someone not maximizing their potential. I guess I'm more sad for him because he had a bigger sense of self appreciation than the bosses of the job he was applying for thought. His life, not mine.
He could also tear an ACL walking to the mailbox tomorrow, what's your point? If you're talented enough, an injury doesn't mean your career is ending anymore. Simmons from Mississippi State got hurt in Draft Prep with an ACL, still a first rounder. Todd Gurley tore an ACL and was still a first round draft pick. Jaylon Smith from Notre Dame at one point was thought to lose his leg, dropped to the second round, but still better than dropping to the 5th round as a healthy but underdeveloped player. All examples of an injury not ruining anyone's career.
He has a job and is getting paid? They could cut his ass before he does get paid. Nothing is assured even at this point. His guaranteed money will likely not be much if anything. Even a million dollars after tax, agents, and the initial spending spree will not last five years, then what? Not sure how it works, but from my understanding these guys get paid for each game and have to make the money last the offseason. I could be wrong here, so someone feel free to explain if I am.
I'm not one to simply rail people for these kind of decisions, because I don't hold that kind of animosity for anyone that gave their time and effort for my alma mater. I appreciate all he has done and hope he signs a Mosely type of deal in a few years. Those before him that have been successful knew what that extra year did for them. The evidence supports this. A degree on top of that experience is a nice feather in the cap as well, no matter what anyone here or elsewhere wants to say. I'm not in his shoes, but based off his social media the last few years he's lived a better life at Alabama than the previous 17 in Montgomery. He's also said as much, so there's that. In the end, it's all on him, I've just added my commentary and thoughts on it all. As far as footing the bills, I doubt he's just salivating to cover mine when he makes it as well. We all make decisions in life, and even if he came back, got hurt, and ruined his career, he would always have a chance to get into coaching and Saban would have his door open. Look at Ronnie Clark and what his future plans are and what Sabana has said. Add in the countless others that he has given opportunities too. All is not lost with two more semesters of work.
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