The Tate Forcier saga continues
January 9th, 2012 at 10:45 PM ^
I was actually wearing Tate's Jersey when I asked Denard for an autogragh, thinking back a somewhat awkward choice
January 9th, 2012 at 11:09 PM ^
January 10th, 2012 at 12:53 AM ^
I don't want to make an armchair diagnosis, but it seems like something is going on for him. Whether it would qualify as a psychological "disorder" (I hate that term) or not, it's clear he's been struggling with his focus, motivation, discipline, and perhaps humility, on and off the field. It's clear that he could benefit from some help with coping skills and getting his priorities straight. Despite the stigma in our society (and many others), there's no shame in seeing a psychologist, and if need be (but not necessarily) a psychiatrist as well. I'm a clinical psychologist and also a sport psychologist (at JMU) and have worked with (and helped) dozens of student-athletes to get through difficult times and become better student-athletes at the same time. I'd be shocked if he was never referred to see a sport psychologist or therapist at U of M, but apparently he may not have made the most of it.
It only takes one psychologist to change a lightbulb, but the lightbulb has to want (and be ready) to change. I'm sure he's got a lot of people who care about him and would be willing to help. Hopefully he's ready to make the most of his resources sooner rather than later.
EDIT: If he left to help the family business, nevermind.
January 10th, 2012 at 12:49 AM ^
Apparently family businees needed help, he quit to pitch in. Read the update.
January 10th, 2012 at 2:03 AM ^
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/collegesports/2012/01/09/san-jose-state-fo…
Not sure why Forcier wasn't on scholarship. Can't imagine he'd have to disenroll simply over finances and I hope that wasn't the case. I wish good luck to the young man hopefully he finds his way.
January 10th, 2012 at 2:28 AM ^
Its a grades issue which has already been said on here. Here is another source to add to the one posted earlier.
January 10th, 2012 at 4:32 AM ^
Not taking to too far at all. Psychotic breaks can definitely appear at his age, especially in guys. He's threatened to kill himself once, already, right? Wasn't that still in Ann Arbor? He takes a very grandiose view of himself and his need for attention. Add in his apparent inability to focus, and it's not outlandish to suggest he might have some psychiatric issues. Most likely, it's a combination of factors.
Hope the kid can figure it out and be successful. Hopefully he doesn't have Rod Smith's Illinois '10 rant clouding his head...
January 10th, 2012 at 7:15 AM ^
He left SJSU due to "stress" and problems with his father's business, according to the link below. ESPN is reporting it's grades, again.
So let's set aside the "he's crazy" speculation until there is actual proof that he has such a problem, m'kay?
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/collegesports/2012/01/09/san-jose-state-fo…
January 10th, 2012 at 8:03 AM ^
Cmonn man. he needs to get his head on strait. go get an education
January 10th, 2012 at 9:26 AM ^
That's why all 3 brothers kept transferring and they had that stupid website.
January 10th, 2012 at 5:43 PM ^
This story is unbelievable and fascinating. One could argue that this is all a product of his father's lunacy.
As a microcosm of this lunacy, take Mike Forcier's quotes from yesterday. He completely and outrageously lies in saying that Tate is leaving school simply to "help the family business." In reality, Tate was too into illicit substances and still, after all of this time, failed to go to class (this is not rumor, but rather factual).
Instead of letting his child take the hit in the media, he shelters him and takes the blame so Tate can walk away unscathed.
Sickening. Maybe all Tate needs is some tough love from the media, his teammates, or any of the multitude of universities he has agreed to play football for.