Ahh…Double-D…let FUBeAR provide some fatherly guidance to you in your orphanhood. Being raised by a tribe of Mandolorian warriors, undoubtedly, does not provide one with the best ability to discern the quality of nuance.'Din Djarin wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2023 9:38 amFUBear preaching about who does and doesn't get to represent Furman while his avatar includes both a Paladin and a Mercer bear is some next-level cognitive dissonance.
1) FUBeAR is not “preaching,” as FUBeAR has explicitly said on a number of occasions that ain’t nobody gotta think like FUBeAR. There is no attempt at conversion. If you want to pretend Tyler Huff is wearing purple & white next season while he’s QB’ing wearing the lime-ish green and orange of FAMU, have at it! FUBeAR don’t play that, but you are free to enjoy your happy delusion(s).
2) FUBeAR ain’t decidin’ “who does and doesn’t get to represent Furman” (Football). That is clearly by mutual choice of HCCH, VPADJD, PED, and each individual Player. If any one of those decides that a current Player will not represent Furman Football, then they won’t. FUBeAR ain’t got nuttin’ to do wit it.
3) FUBeAR is a Furman Alum and a Furman Football Alum. FUBeAR has been a fan/supporter of Furman Football since 1977. Thus FUBeAR enjoys representing Furman / Furman Football via his avatar and with how he deploys his limited talents, time, and treasure.
4) FUBeAR’s DNA spent about 6 recent years attending, playing Football for, graduating from, and being employed by Mercer University. FUBeAR, his ownself, founded, organized, and led the Mercer Football Families Group from 2012-2016. Through this ‘engagement,’ FUBeAR came to know and to greatly respect many of those involved with the Mercer / Mercer Football Family, from the President of Mercer University through the Dean of the Business School, the Head of Development, the AD, the Head of Alumni…etc., etc., etc. Each of those individuals has treated the entire FUBeAR Family like gold from Day1 through this day. And, they have absolute understanding and respect for FUBeAR’s avowal that Furman Football is his 1st love and will always take precedence over Mercer Football. They don’t like it, but they have each expressed and/or shown respect for FUBeAR’s position. FUBeAR is a fan of Mercer University & Mercer Football so he chooses to represent that fanhood with his inclusion of a bear being ridden by a Furman Knight in his avatar. Without conflict, one can love filet mignon and also have an unabiding fondness for prime rib.
So…Mando…FUBeAR hopes this helps you resolve whatever cognitive dissonance you were experiencing. We need you to keep your helmet squarely upon your noggin’
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NCAA MANUAL
20.10.1 ...intercollegiate athletics...competition in amateur athletics…
20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model
20.10.1 ...intercollegiate athletics...competition in amateur athletics…
20.10.1.2 …maintaining a line of demarcation between student-athletes who participate in the Collegiate Model and athletes competing in the professional model
