tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689825883227149381.post4521175481353846990..comments2023-09-23T08:35:26.368-07:00Comments on CATCH THIS: The NFL is Failing Adrian Peterson and its Bottom LineGeorge Wrighsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978848309691873405noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689825883227149381.post-50072252277864901422014-11-18T12:17:16.630-08:002014-11-18T12:17:16.630-08:00We differ on our agreement over his suspension. I ...We differ on our agreement over his suspension. I feel 6 games is warranted, as well as the classes they expect him to take. I say that as a woman who suffered atrocious abuse under the guise of, "This is how I was raised, so it is how you'll be raised." So, yes, my opinion in the matter is colored by my own experiences. That said, I agree with everything else. And I think you come from a very balance and fair point of view.<br /><br />However, this shouldn't sit squarely on NFL's shoulders. There was a time when we considered a 22 year-olds to be men and women. Now, we call them boys and girls. People who can vote and go to war, but are adults only in name.<br /><br />The college football culture does not instill a sense of responsibility or maturity in its players. It doesn't strive for accountability. While I'm writing in absolutes, I do understand that every program and individual is different. But all it takes is a gander through any forum to see that as long as the logo fits the fan-base, almost any behavior can be passed off as "being young". <br /><br />The NFL needs to do a better job of preparing young players to handle the financial and emotional strains, as well as NFL and public expectations. But parents, schools, and society needs to do a better job of making sure that, not just NFL rookies, but all young men and women enter the working world as just that... men and women. Myceniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783412390385082104noreply@blogger.com