02-28-24 09:21 AM - Post#364068 In response to Go Green
Again, I'd point to my second paragraph. The degree to which a kid is willing to work is directly related to how they're treated. There is an inherent asymmetry to coach/athlete power dynamic, which most athletes acknowledge and live wth. But there comes a tipping point and you're probably right that modern college athletes are less likely to put up with abusive coaches than past generations. But that is not the same thing as being unwilling to work hard and conflating the two is an all too common mistake.
In fact, there's a recent example at Dartmouth I'd encourage people to read about: