What a Loser

[coach]

ban me if you want to and know im breaking a rule but im going to say it anyways. I hope this guys fails at everything he does. To give away HS is the worst thing you can do. College is one thing but at least stick it out and finsh HS



http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Why-I-mostly-support-Bryce-Harper-s-decision-to-?urn=mlb,170270

[bigwood33]

Did you read the SI article? If he had been eligible for this years draft, he would have gone either 1st or 2nd! Staying in high school will not make him better. In fact, it may make him worse. I don't know what I would do as a parent but this isn't a knee jerk reaction from a spoiled kid. It looks to be well thought out. I wish him nothing but success.

[Pick6]

How does his decision make him a loser? It's his life, his choice. Wishing failure on someone shows alot of immaturity on your part.

[BreckTxLonghorn]

Don't blame him; blame the MLB for signing Cuban & Dominican 16 yr olds to 4 million dollar contracts. They set the bar, this guy has twice as much buildup behind him.

I'd probably do the same thing if I were him. If it falls through, at least he's got 4-5 million to pay for college later on!

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by coach
ban me if you want to and know im breaking a rule but im going to say it anyways. I hope this guys fails at everything he does. To give away HS is the worst thing you can do. College is one thing but at least stick it out and finsh HS


Wow.....that was HARSH!!


I wish him well!

[Sweetwater Red]

Here is a list of some losers that didn't graduate high school.

Walt Disney, George Washington, Liza Minelli, Abe Lincoln, Thomas Edison...

Here are some more losers....

Quentin Tarantino

Writer and film director who is best known for his movies Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2, Reservoir Dogs, From Dusk Till Dawn and many more was born March 27, 1963 and dropped out of High School in grade 9. Went on to become one of the most successful movie/writers in Hollywood today.

Dave Thomas

Best known for “Wendy's” his chain of fast food restaurants was born July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Got his first job by the age of 12 and moved out and dropped out of school at the young age of 15 years old. Invested in KFC restaurant chain after meeting Col. Sanders in 1956 and became a millionaire by the age of 35 and by 1969 Dave Thomas had opened his first “Wendy's” and the rest is history. Dave did end up graduating almost 45 years later in 1993 and finally died of liver cancer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 20012002.

Johnny Depp

Oscar nominated movie actor known for his TV show 21 Jump Street and many movies like Edward Scissor hands, Secret Window, Blow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many more was born on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro Kentucky, USA. At age 16 his parents divorced and shortly after Johnny dropped out of High School to go on to be a movie star making his millions and opening his own night club the “Viper Room”.

Nicholas Cage

Born Jan 7, 1964 movie actor Nicholas Cage best known for his movies Face Off, Gone in 60 Seconds, Rumble Fish and Fast Times at Ridgemont High and many others dropped out of Beverly High at the age of 17 years old. Went on to become ranked #37 in Premiere's 100 Most Powerful People in Hollywood in 1998. Between the years of 1983 to 2004 Nicholas Cage had made $76,285,000 off only 12 of his films.

Christina Aguilera

Born Dec 1980 on Staten Island Christina was destined for fame. Early in high school Christina's mother pulled her out of school to home school her because other kids where jealous of her new found fame. Christina has now moved on through life making a ton of number one songs on the charts and selling over 25 million records worldwide.

Jim Carrey

Born on Jan 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario Canada dropped out of high school at the age of only 16 years old. Jim eventually moved on to do many movies and is best known for his work on Ace Venture, Brue Almighty, Number 23, Man on the Moon and many more. This Canadian dropout has won 2 Golden Globes, owns his own 25 million dollar plane and has made over $100,000,000 between the years of 1994 to 2003 off only 11 of his movies.

John Travolta

Long time movie star and Oscar nominated John Travolta was born Feb 18, 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey. Travolta dropped out of school at the young age of 16 and went on to building his career in movies. Travolta is best known for his movies like Look Who's Talking, Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Wild Hogs, Face Off and many more. From the years 1994 to 2007 John Travolta had cleared over $100,000,000 from only 15 films he's been in.

Chris Rock

Born on February 7, 1966 in Andrews South, California had a real rag to riches story. Rock ended up dropping out of school at the age of 17 to pursue his dream of being a comedian. Chris Rock has appeared in a number of movies like CB4, Down To Earth and also known for his TV show “Everybody Hates Chris”. Between the years of 1987 to the year of 1998 Chris Rock had made about $2,011,600 off his older films and this does not include recent films he has been in.

Tom Petty

Tom Petty famous musician from many bands but best known for “Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers” was born October 20, 1950 in Gainesville, Florida had dropped out of high school at the age of 17 to join the band “Mud crutch”. After years of writing and producing music Tom Petty had made millions and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002.

Joe Pesci

Movie star and Oscar winner Joe Pesci was born February 9, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey. Joe dropped out of high school somewhere between the ages 15-18 years old and is best known for most of his roles in gangster movies like Good Fellows, Casino, Raging Bull and other movies like Home Alone and many more. In 1998 Joe Pesci had made $3,000,000 alone from just his role in Lethal Weapon.

[IrishTex]

I read somewhere that Troy Aikman just got his college degree, 21 years after he left UCLA.

I think it's pretty difficult to judge someone's situation unless you walk in their shoes. It's not like he has committed a crime or anything.

And this story makes me think of the old saying "It's not where you start that's important, it's where you finish."

[Ranger Mom]

My ex-father-in-law dropped out of school in the 6th grade to go to work in the oil fields.

He made his first million at the age of 28!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by coach
ban me if you want to and know im breaking a rule but im going to say it anyways. I hope this guys fails at everything he does. To give away HS is the worst thing you can do. College is one thing but at least stick it out and finsh HS



http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Why-I-mostly-support-Bryce-Harper-s-decision-to-?urn=mlb,170270

Meh, he's from Vegas. haha

There are no guarantees in life. If the opportunity is there, how can you blame him and he certainly is not a loser, IMO.

[LHexPlayer]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Here is a list of some losers that didn't graduate high school.

Walt Disney, George Washington, Liza Minelli, Abe Lincoln, Thomas Edison...

Here are some more losers....

Quentin Tarantino

Writer and film director who is best known for his movies Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2, Reservoir Dogs, From Dusk Till Dawn and many more was born March 27, 1963 and dropped out of High School in grade 9. Went on to become one of the most successful movie/writers in Hollywood today.

Dave Thomas

Best known for “Wendy's” his chain of fast food restaurants was born July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Got his first job by the age of 12 and moved out and dropped out of school at the young age of 15 years old. Invested in KFC restaurant chain after meeting Col. Sanders in 1956 and became a millionaire by the age of 35 and by 1969 Dave Thomas had opened his first “Wendy's” and the rest is history. Dave did end up graduating almost 45 years later in 1993 and finally died of liver cancer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 20012002.

Johnny Depp

Oscar nominated movie actor known for his TV show 21 Jump Street and many movies like Edward Scissor hands, Secret Window, Blow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many more was born on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro Kentucky, USA. At age 16 his parents divorced and shortly after Johnny dropped out of High School to go on to be a movie star making his millions and opening his own night club the “Viper Room”.

Nicholas Cage

Born Jan 7, 1964 movie actor Nicholas Cage best known for his movies Face Off, Gone in 60 Seconds, Rumble Fish and Fast Times at Ridgemont High and many others dropped out of Beverly High at the age of 17 years old. Went on to become ranked #37 in Premiere's 100 Most Powerful People in Hollywood in 1998. Between the years of 1983 to 2004 Nicholas Cage had made $76,285,000 off only 12 of his films.

Christina Aguilera

Born Dec 1980 on Staten Island Christina was destined for fame. Early in high school Christina's mother pulled her out of school to home school her because other kids where jealous of her new found fame. Christina has now moved on through life making a ton of number one songs on the charts and selling over 25 million records worldwide.

Jim Carrey

Born on Jan 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario Canada dropped out of high school at the age of only 16 years old. Jim eventually moved on to do many movies and is best known for his work on Ace Venture, Brue Almighty, Number 23, Man on the Moon and many more. This Canadian dropout has won 2 Golden Globes, owns his own 25 million dollar plane and has made over $100,000,000 between the years of 1994 to 2003 off only 11 of his movies.

John Travolta

Long time movie star and Oscar nominated John Travolta was born Feb 18, 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey. Travolta dropped out of school at the young age of 16 and went on to building his career in movies. Travolta is best known for his movies like Look Who's Talking, Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Wild Hogs, Face Off and many more. From the years 1994 to 2007 John Travolta had cleared over $100,000,000 from only 15 films he's been in.

Chris Rock

Born on February 7, 1966 in Andrews South, California had a real rag to riches story. Rock ended up dropping out of school at the age of 17 to pursue his dream of being a comedian. Chris Rock has appeared in a number of movies like CB4, Down To Earth and also known for his TV show “Everybody Hates Chris”. Between the years of 1987 to the year of 1998 Chris Rock had made about $2,011,600 off his older films and this does not include recent films he has been in.

Tom Petty

Tom Petty famous musician from many bands but best known for “Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers” was born October 20, 1950 in Gainesville, Florida had dropped out of high school at the age of 17 to join the band “Mud crutch”. After years of writing and producing music Tom Petty had made millions and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002.

Joe Pesci

Movie star and Oscar winner Joe Pesci was born February 9, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey. Joe dropped out of high school somewhere between the ages 15-18 years old and is best known for most of his roles in gangster movies like Good Fellows, Casino, Raging Bull and other movies like Home Alone and many more. In 1998 Joe Pesci had made $3,000,000 alone from just his role in Lethal Weapon.


I don't care what you say....Liza Minelli is a loser. Stopped reading after that.

[BreckTxLonghorn]

Interesting list, Red. But I think there's one huge difference between all of them and this baseball player.

$$$

I will fully admit I would have second guessed any one of those people for dropping out, as they had no guarantee of making it. They made their own successes in hindsight, but at the time it may not have seemed like the best choice.

This kid, though (or young adolescent), is pretty much guaranteed 5-10 million next year, more than many people will make over a lifetime. So, if anything, that drives home your point twice as much!

[Txbroadcaster]

something no one knows about me


I dropped out of HS my SR yr

never got a GED, but I have a B.A from A&M-Commcerce

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
something no one knows about me


I dropped out of HS my SR yr

never got a GED, but I have a B.A from A&M-Commcerce

Loser!!:p

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
something no one knows about me


I dropped out of HS my SR yr

never got a GED, but I have a B.A from A&M-Commcerce

:clap:

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
something no one knows about me


I dropped out of HS my SR yr



Any regrets?

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by ronwx5x
Any regrets?

nope not a one

I bet I am of a VERY few % in America that does not have a HS diploma, or a GED but has a College Degree

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
nope not a one

I bet I am of a VERY few % in America that does not have a HS diploma, or a GED but has a College Degree

I didn't know you could even enroll in college with one or the other!

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I didn't know you could even enroll in college with one or the other!


Junior Colleges or at least most of them have what is called an open door policy

You take the tests and can pay, ur in.

I went to Panola then transferred to A&M-Commerce

graduated college 11 years after I would have graduated HS

[garciap77]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
something no one knows about me


I dropped out of HS my SR yr

never got a GED, but I have a B.A from A&M-Commcerce

Doesn't this belong on the Tread we had a couple of months ago? J/K!!!!!!!!

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by garciap77
Doesn't this belong on the Tread we had a couple of months ago? J/K!!!!!!!!

wht thread?

[coach]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Here is a list of some losers that didn't graduate high school.

Walt Disney, George Washington, Liza Minelli, Abe Lincoln, Thomas Edison...

Here are some more losers....

Quentin Tarantino

Writer and film director who is best known for his movies Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Volume 1 and 2, Reservoir Dogs, From Dusk Till Dawn and many more was born March 27, 1963 and dropped out of High School in grade 9. Went on to become one of the most successful movie/writers in Hollywood today.

Dave Thomas

Best known for “Wendy's” his chain of fast food restaurants was born July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Got his first job by the age of 12 and moved out and dropped out of school at the young age of 15 years old. Invested in KFC restaurant chain after meeting Col. Sanders in 1956 and became a millionaire by the age of 35 and by 1969 Dave Thomas had opened his first “Wendy's” and the rest is history. Dave did end up graduating almost 45 years later in 1993 and finally died of liver cancer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 20012002.

Johnny Depp

Oscar nominated movie actor known for his TV show 21 Jump Street and many movies like Edward Scissor hands, Secret Window, Blow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and many more was born on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro Kentucky, USA. At age 16 his parents divorced and shortly after Johnny dropped out of High School to go on to be a movie star making his millions and opening his own night club the “Viper Room”.

Nicholas Cage

Born Jan 7, 1964 movie actor Nicholas Cage best known for his movies Face Off, Gone in 60 Seconds, Rumble Fish and Fast Times at Ridgemont High and many others dropped out of Beverly High at the age of 17 years old. Went on to become ranked #37 in Premiere's 100 Most Powerful People in Hollywood in 1998. Between the years of 1983 to 2004 Nicholas Cage had made $76,285,000 off only 12 of his films.

Christina Aguilera

Born Dec 1980 on Staten Island Christina was destined for fame. Early in high school Christina's mother pulled her out of school to home school her because other kids where jealous of her new found fame. Christina has now moved on through life making a ton of number one songs on the charts and selling over 25 million records worldwide.

Jim Carrey

Born on Jan 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario Canada dropped out of high school at the age of only 16 years old. Jim eventually moved on to do many movies and is best known for his work on Ace Venture, Brue Almighty, Number 23, Man on the Moon and many more. This Canadian dropout has won 2 Golden Globes, owns his own 25 million dollar plane and has made over $100,000,000 between the years of 1994 to 2003 off only 11 of his movies.

John Travolta

Long time movie star and Oscar nominated John Travolta was born Feb 18, 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey. Travolta dropped out of school at the young age of 16 and went on to building his career in movies. Travolta is best known for his movies like Look Who's Talking, Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Wild Hogs, Face Off and many more. From the years 1994 to 2007 John Travolta had cleared over $100,000,000 from only 15 films he's been in.

Chris Rock

Born on February 7, 1966 in Andrews South, California had a real rag to riches story. Rock ended up dropping out of school at the age of 17 to pursue his dream of being a comedian. Chris Rock has appeared in a number of movies like CB4, Down To Earth and also known for his TV show “Everybody Hates Chris”. Between the years of 1987 to the year of 1998 Chris Rock had made about $2,011,600 off his older films and this does not include recent films he has been in.

Tom Petty

Tom Petty famous musician from many bands but best known for “Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers” was born October 20, 1950 in Gainesville, Florida had dropped out of high school at the age of 17 to join the band “Mud crutch”. After years of writing and producing music Tom Petty had made millions and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002.

Joe Pesci

Movie star and Oscar winner Joe Pesci was born February 9, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey. Joe dropped out of high school somewhere between the ages 15-18 years old and is best known for most of his roles in gangster movies like Good Fellows, Casino, Raging Bull and other movies like Home Alone and many more. In 1998 Joe Pesci had made $3,000,000 alone from just his role in Lethal Weapon.




now compare that to the thousands in the pin or on drugs who didnt graduate...there are always a few exceptions but for the most part not finishing hs is a terrible decsion

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by coach
now compare that to the thousands in the pin or on drugs who didnt graduate...there are always a few exceptions but for the most part not finishing hs is a terrible decsion


He is going to college..not sure how that is a bad decision

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
nope not a one

I bet I am of a VERY few % in America that does not have a HS diploma, or a GED but has a College Degree

My ex-brother-in-law has both a BS and Master's in education but no HS diploma or GED. He taught 35 years in junior high. I still don't care for him!:)

[Pick6]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
He is going to college..not sure how that is a bad decision

I think it's more jealousy than anything.

[WildTexan972]

if the teachers have taught you to read and write in elementary school then all the rest of your schoolin is just filler to see if you can be sane when it comes time to drive....

high school classes don't help a great athlete like this 1 bit - they just put off his earning years.....for the 1st century of this great country's existence a kid started work by 10 or 12 at the latest - it was about reading and writing....then the teachers' unions got involved and forced great athletes to stay in school 12 years so the teachers would feel needed, and no real good has come from it....

[Pmoney]

I don't wish anything bad upon the kid cause hell he most likely is going to the Nationals and that's bad enough:D ...but I do hate to see this happening because what if he gets to play half a season and has a horrible knee, elbow, or shoulder injury and at catcher those could possibly end your career and we have to remember he will be 17 or 18 around this time so we can almost expect him to blow some of that guaranteed money on a brand new mercades or an eight room house he can live in with all his party friends and he becomes broke and cant pay for college...I know that was a BIG what if but these things happen and I hope it doesn't happen to him...I say finish HS with your friends, go to college and enjoy it(for at least 2 yrs) and then start your "job" because you will never get these days back, ya you can go back to college but going to college at 18-24 and going to college at 25+ is a totally different....and again I know my hypothetical situation is unlikely but it still happens on occasion

[Keith7]

The guy is going to be a millionaire soon enough, he is getting his GED, so its not like he has absolutely nothing to fall back on.

This is a good move for him because now he can face people who are closer to his level and have better training to help his development.

[turbostud]

I think the one bad side about this is that it sets an example that other kids/parents think they can do the same thing. Those kids/parents may not plan properly or their kid may not have the same ability as this kid, even though someone tells them they do.

[PPHSfan]

Smart Move if you ask me.

[sinton66]

"Go on, take the money and run..." Steve Miller.:D

[eagles_victory]

lol coach i gotta disagree with you on this one dont know how this makes the kid a loser

[coach]

just wait and see guys in 5 years i bet he wont even be in the league

[sinfan75]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
My ex-father-in-law dropped out of school in the 6th grade to go to work in the oil fields.

He made his first million at the age of 28! Damn!! took him that long?:D :D :D

[SHSBulldog00]

His bat speed is faster than Mark McGwire's in his prime.....his longest homerun was measured at 570 Feet. This just doesn't sound natural for a 16 yr old. This kid may be the Michael Jordan of Baseball but he could be the biggest mistake for a team that takes him. Hope for the best.

[TexasHSFB]

Originally posted by coach
just wait and see guys in 5 years i bet he wont even be in the league But he'll be a millionaire. :hand: :doh: :thinking:



I dont; see your point at all.


He fails? Big deal. He can go get a job just like anybody else?


He'll have a GED and tons of people have made a great living with less than that.

[TexasHSFB]

Bryce Harper C

6' 3'' 205 lbs 16 y/o


.646 AVG 14 HR 55 RBI's


Throws out runners on 2nd from his knees, stole home 6 times, faster bat speed than Mark McGuire in his prime, 96 mph fastball when he pitches, and unGodly power?


Hm. This kid is only a soph in HS. I bet his coach is ready to commit suicide.


Well, I hope the Astros get him.

:D :D

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by coach
now compare that to the thousands in the pin or on drugs who didnt graduate...there are always a few exceptions but for the most part not finishing hs is a terrible decsion
You just made my points.

Most drop outs are people who are on drugs and are to lazy to do the simple work that HS requires.

If you have a chance to master a skill that will earn you millions, why waste time with the pointless 4 years that is High School?

Would he be a loser if he was a science wizard and skipped out on 2 years of HS to go to some science academy and learn nothing but science?

[CHS_CG]

One of my good friends left high school after our freshman year, went to college and has her PHD already. Is she a loser?

[Farmersfan]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by coach
[B]ban me if you want to and know im breaking a rule but im going to say it anyways. I hope this guys fails at everything he does. To give away HS is the worst thing you can do. College is one thing but at least stick it out and finsh HS



High School would be a huge waste of time for this kid. If he can get that one big contract he will be set for life. I can't say I blame the parents for this decision. If you consider the condition of most schools these days anyway it makes even more sense.....