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Waylee entering the portal

TheRealUW said:
We all make mistakes. And we all deserve second chances…but not at the same place you burned the first time.

Taking back an ex never works out.
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Sans legal, ither optics issue, or potential team disruptions, you improve your roster. In this world that's the way it is. Spite gets you bottom of the mwc
 
ragtimejoe1 said:
Sans legal, ither optics issue, or potential team disruptions, you improve your roster. In this world that's the way it is. Spite gets you bottom of the mwc
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Was he even the same player after his injury? He went from being a projected starter at Texas, to barely seeing the field at Texas, to being a marginal player at a marginal program in Nebraska.

I'm not convinced we would have gotten the same Neyor that left here anyways.
 
I think you have to cut the kids loose - and for good - once they announce they are transferring. For some schools, it might make sense to allow them back, but our culture involves a chip on the shoulder mentality and part of that is the notion that those that leave were never part of us. Additionally, taking them back reinforces the notion that even our "best" can't hack it at the bigger schools. While generally true, having a constant reminder in your own locker room is never good for morale or taking on the cloak of David in the David v. Goliath matchup.
 
LawPoke said:
I think you have to cut the kids loose - and for good - once they announce they are transferring. For some schools, it might make sense to allow them back, but our culture involves a chip on the shoulder mentality and part of that is the notion that those that leave were never part of us. Additionally, taking them back reinforces the notion that even our "best" can't hack it at the bigger schools. While generally true, having a constant reminder in your own locker room is never good for morale or taking on the cloak of David in the David v. Goliath matchup.
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The phenomenon has been well studied in the business world.

The general consensus is that you should never hire back a previous employee, even one that left on relatively good terms and was a good employee at your company.

It's one of the first things business consultants will tell you when discussing the recruitment of talent to your company. Lot's of managers think, "they already know our systems and our way of operating - it will save me lots of time and money on training and they can hit the ground running from day one". Consultants will be adamant that it is unlikely to work out in your favor long term to bring back a previous employee.

Is college football different? Maybe so. Maybe not.
 
TheRealUW said:
Was he even the same player after his injury? He went from being a projected starter at Texas, to barely seeing the field at Texas, to being a marginal player at a marginal program in Nebraska.

I'm not convinced we would have gotten the same Neyor that left here anyways.
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He didn't clear waivers for a reason. If he joined WYO instead of Nebraska, he would have been the best receiver on the roster hands down.

As long as he worked and wasn't a distraction, you improve your roster. If guys can't handle competition at their spot from any player regardless of background, then that guy shouldn't be on the team.
 
Cornpoke said:
Waylee transfers to Virginia to be listed 3rd on the depth chart getting limited carries? I don't get it. He did get a TD however if there is a limited chance to go pro, take what you can get in NIL despite where you might end up on the depth chart.
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I think the injuries took their toll on Waylee. He did not look the same in his limited action last year.

He was a beast in his first year with us. I'll always remember him outrunning the Texas safeties despite them initially having the angle on him. He turned what should of been a nice 15 yard gain into a TD against a team that ended up in the playoffs.
 
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LawPoke said:
I think you have to cut the kids loose - and for good - once they announce they are transferring. For some schools, it might make sense to allow them back, but our culture involves a chip on the shoulder mentality and part of that is the notion that those that leave were never part of us. Additionally, taking them back reinforces the notion that even our "best" can't hack it at the bigger schools. While generally true, having a constant reminder in your own locker room is never good for morale or taking on the cloak of David in the David v. Goliath matchup.
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Agree 💯 %
 
TheRealUW said:
We all make mistakes. And we all deserve second chances…but not at the same place you burned the first time.

Taking back an ex never works out.
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Can you imagine if Cleveland took that approach with Lebron James....I bet they'll take their championship over their ego. But hey, that's not a cute little saying.
 
TheRealUW said:
It's one of the first things business consultants will tell you when discussing the recruitment of talent to your company. Lot's of managers think, "they already know our systems and our way of operating - it will save me lots of time and money on training and they can hit the ground running from day one". Consultants will be adamant that it is unlikely to work out in your favor long term to bring back a previous employee.
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Seems like outdated crap from the old days when employees never left their company and loyalty actually paid something.....
 
TheRealUW said:
I think the injuries took their toll on Waylee. He did not look the same in his limited action last year.

He was a beast in his first year with us. I'll always remember him outrunning the Texas safeties despite them initially having the angle on him. He turned what should of been a nice 15 yard gain into a TD against a team that ended up in the playoffs.
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Waylee did have 170 yards against New Mexico. I like Sam Scott, but he is not elusive. And he goes down way too easy for his size. Maybe Waylee wasn't the answer but we need someone else to step up. Scott should carry 10-15 times a game max.
 
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