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Because his teammates didn’t attend his birthday party?

posted 3 years ago by realbullet1 (101)
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Recently caught this movie, better than expected although a little unrealistic and kinda silly. So the reason as to why Kevin Costner wasn’t sold on stud muffin Bo Callahan was because none of Callahan’s teammates attended his 21st birthday party? It seemed like all nitpicking as a stupid reason for why Costner didn’t draft Callahan.

Like he wanted Callahan to be the villain so bad. I mean come on, it was just a birthday party. Maybe I would understand if it were his wedding. I was wondering how frequent do non related football type situations cause players (with all world talent) to slip down the draft even when they are the consensus pick for that certain situation.

[–] BicD (308) 3 years ago

I took it to mean that Bo was having his 21st birthday party...at college and his own teammates chose not to attend....a party. They must really not like him but to go further....

Earlier in the show, Costner's investigator told him that Bo never mentioned the $100 bill in the playbook. When pressed about it, Bo blatantly lied and said "Oh, I don't remember it"

When Costner asked Bo if his teammates were at his party "oh, I don't remember"

So on top of his teammates not liking him for whatever reason, you also have a character flaw with the dishonesty on at least 2 occasions, one involving money and the other involving a direct question from your potential GM.

Johnny Manzel was selected 22nd in the draft. He was supposed to go much sooner but off the field antics got 2 or 3 QBs selected ahead of him. Same goes with Warren Sapp, Jay Soward and Aquib Talib

[–] realbullet1 (101) 3 years ago

Yes but I feel that the reasoning of his teammates not attending his birthday party was such a big red flag for Costner not to draft. If he passes the eye test and was a top tier talent, why would that one little thing make such a big difference. I just found it odd that's all.

[–] BicD (308) 3 years ago

Personally, I think if this player was a tackle or guard or a punter it might not be a big deal however, the QB is your Field General. He is your player that is supposed to have the pulse of the locker room, he is your leader. If you have a bunch of college guys that refuse to go to a party with free food and beer hosted by the leader of your team on his biggest night...He may not be a leader after all. Combine that with the dishonesty about the situation raises red flags.

IMO.

Thanks for responding...why doesn't this message board get more traffic?

[–] FeeCJ (133) 2 years ago

Costner encountered more than one time when Bo did not tell the truth, not just the way he avoided answering about the birthday party.

And another regarding the $100 bill when he lied, again. Costner told his guys it was a matter of character he was concerned with in recruiting. And as a leader, Costner thought that counts, especially in the long run. When you are so disregarded by your own team mates that you they won't attend your 21st birthday party, that's a pretty bad "character reference" and it's a red flag.

It was put into context much earlier than Costner relayed the amazing story of what leadership in the QB is all about. With an anecdote about Joe Montana. When they were in the huddle in an absolutely critical moment, Joe kind of lightened the moment by saying hey is that John Candy in the stands? The guys relaxed a bit with the slight distraction. It broke the tension and they went on to make the key play. Montana managed a tough moment.

So, Costner nailed his standards to the mast with that story, that you can't be an ass as a person and be the kind of quarterback he wants for his team. And also his first pick Vonte gave the ball to his dying sister, even though it got him kicked out of the game after multiple sacks of Bo. He only did that after he'd sacked Bo so many times he was severely shaken the rest of the game.

Character.

[–] HarlemEagle42 (18415) 2 years ago

This.