For all to enjoy, naysayers as well..............

Dec 23, 2006, 11:15 AM

Responsible Moral Agent Reply

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As a parent of a recruit I hope the board understands the deeper dynamic of this situation. When Mason and I visited 11 of the 13 schools that offered him we were both sensing each program out on the "character climate." We looked at how the program builds character in its players. How it helps it’s athletes graduate. How it helps the athlete deal with crisis. How it teaches him he is a responsible moral agent responsible for his actions on and off the field. How it protects the family of the athlete by dealing with issues like this within the confines of the team and university. Clemson’s character climate was the best by far.

In contrast, there was one school that immediately fell off the list and that was USC. Don’t get me wrong, I believe there are quality assistant coaches on USC. I believe there are athletes of character on USCs team. However, the character climate is established by the head coach. It was clear to me that Coach Spurrier is not interested in building character. Look at how he has commented on his athlete’s failure off the field before addressing the facts and assumptions and talking with the player. He has time and again dealt with the issue in the public square before addressing it with the athlete. Heck, in the heat of the moment he called out an assistant coach in national public square!

Coach Bowden honored Mr Coleman, he honored the family of Mr Coleman, he taught a young man moral agency, and most of all…. he taught forgiveness with accountability. This is why Mason is a Tiger and his parents trust the Head Tiger and how he runs his program. When he graduates he will be an example of transparent valued moral agency capable of receiving and granting forgiveness. Its more than just football….but Tiger Football can teach young men about how to navigate life after football.

Blessings Mr Coleman.

Colonel Cloy

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For all to enjoy, naysayers as well..............

Preach on, brother!

Cloy Family welcome to the Tiger Family***

Re: For all to enjoy, naysayers as well..............

Thank you Colonel

Re: For all to enjoy, naysayers as well..............

Uh....yes. But nice try*****

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