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<blockquote data-quote="TheTechGuy" data-source="post: 271448" data-attributes="member: 2702"><p>In general, I think it's a small group that reacts negatively to players leaving. However, to answer your question:</p><p></p><p>When looking at comparable situations, I think you get a comparable response. For example, graduate transfers and kids leaving for the NFL or jobs (Fromayon) are generally accepted positively. Similarly, when a coach leaves for more money, or a better opportunity, people seem to be more understanding.</p><p></p><p>Conversely, when a kid leaves after not giving the program a chance, negative responses are the norm. This is true with coaches as well, Lane Kiffin and Tennessee come to mind.</p><p></p><p>You're going to have opposing reactions from fans of the program the kid is transferring from and fans of the program the kid is transferring to. On this site, you'll find anecdotal evidence of fans being more accepting of coaches leaving because we've had stability at the HC position for almost a decade. You'll also find diametric opinions on players. Example, JJ Green is much loved here, while kids that transfer are not. However, go and look at the transferee school's message board, I'm sure they'll be lauding MM and Phillpott.</p><p></p><p>Most importantly though, and to your point, a kid's family should not be brought up on a message board. Unfortunately, people take it personally when players leave and lash out with any insult they can.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheTechGuy, post: 271448, member: 2702"] In general, I think it's a small group that reacts negatively to players leaving. However, to answer your question: When looking at comparable situations, I think you get a comparable response. For example, graduate transfers and kids leaving for the NFL or jobs (Fromayon) are generally accepted positively. Similarly, when a coach leaves for more money, or a better opportunity, people seem to be more understanding. Conversely, when a kid leaves after not giving the program a chance, negative responses are the norm. This is true with coaches as well, Lane Kiffin and Tennessee come to mind. You're going to have opposing reactions from fans of the program the kid is transferring from and fans of the program the kid is transferring to. On this site, you'll find anecdotal evidence of fans being more accepting of coaches leaving because we've had stability at the HC position for almost a decade. You'll also find diametric opinions on players. Example, JJ Green is much loved here, while kids that transfer are not. However, go and look at the transferee school's message board, I'm sure they'll be lauding MM and Phillpott. Most importantly though, and to your point, a kid's family should not be brought up on a message board. Unfortunately, people take it personally when players leave and lash out with any insult they can. [/QUOTE]
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