Two Road Identity

There comes a time when an individual cannot contain their silence any longer. Cougar nation just witnessed a game where the jerseys in blue were systematically dismantled. Yes, losing might be one thing if it is to a team you really shouldn't be on the field with or to another team where it was a close loss. Here's the problem. That was a game that the Cougs should not have lost in a manner which they did. Why then? Well lets look at its history briefly. The jerseys in blue have such an amazing rich tradition and identity. Names like McMahon, Young, Detmer, Shiede, Bosco, Nielsen, Wilson, Sarkisian, Feterik, Doman, Walsh, Beck and Max have helped tremendously in giving the Cougs such an identity as a quarterback factory. Cougar fans would love to know who's next. I'm among those. Currently the program is at a crossroads. Which path does it take? Nelson Street? Or Heaps way? When an entity goes into battle it clearly must have a leader. As the situation stands the tough decision has not been made of choosing one over the other. That choice needs to be made soon. In fact, should have been made long ago. Long before the first gametime snap. What is clear to the cougs that this is a rebuilding year. I'm fine with that. Every team across the nation will have its lumps here and there.

Our identity has been even inscribed and etched into our own scoreboard. The answer is not far. Tradition, spirit and honor. McMahon. Detmer. Bosco. etc. Its not that hard to figure out our tradition. You don't change an identity of an entire program of over 25 years for one player. The cougs hauled in an expectional recruiting class to get an education and play some football. If some of those student athletes are really that good by all means get them some playing time. If you have some Ferrari's or BMW's sitting in garage you don't drive the VW Bug. By not making those choices you don't give that team a leader and can certainly hurt your recruiting in the future. I'm sorry Coug nation but two quarterbacks equals no quarterbacks and typically incurs terrible results. The choice is yours in a two road identity.