-MY LETTER TO VINCE-
And yes, you better believe that I'm really gonna send it to him.
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Vince,
Let me just get this out of the way first in case it makes a difference…This letter comes to you from a former UT student-athlete (Alisha Sare-Women’s Basketball 1999-2003), so please don’t toss this to the side thinking I’m some kind of crazed fan. I’m not. I’m not a jersey-chasin' groupie. I don't want to become your friend. I’m not going to ask you to write back. I’m just a normal athlete who happened to have an awesome senior year at UT. I only want to share my perspective with you with the hopes that you don’t miss out on one of the most amazing experiences in your life.
My time at Texas was by far the best 4 years of my life up to this point. It taught me more about life than I ever thought I’d learn, and I had a blast every step of the way. Just by seeing the strides you made your sophomore to junior year, and the look on your face when you play your game, I’m guessing you’d say much of the same about your time at UT as well.
On the field you look like a poised polished man, having the time of his life playing a kid’s game. And that’s the way it should be. I’m not about to rant about you coming back to Texas for a shot at another National Title, or for a chance at the Heisman. I could really care less about that stuff.
To me, sports in general are nothing more than a game, regardless of whether you play collegiately or professionally. Already, because you’ve proven yourself, the game of football will always take care of you. Whether it’s to get your college degree or make buhgillions ($$$) in the NFL, your passion and talent will continue to grow and lead you wherever you want to go, no matter what.
My only hope is that you don’t leave behind is something you can never get back…and that’s your senior year of college. That’s what this letter is really about. Whether you’re a bench-riding, no-talent-having, walk-on, or a Superstar Heisman Candidate, the senior year of college makes such a huge impact on your life.
The money, the fame, the competition, the game, the NFL…all of that…will always be there for you. And as for The University of Texas…the fans, the team, the coaches, the school...you’ve already done more than enough for all of them. Staying for your senior year would no doubt make all of those people happy, but this isn’t about everybody else. They will have to let go of Vince Young at some point, just like they did with Applewhite and Simms. What’s most important is you…and that you leave this university fulfilled.
You can have your NFL rookie year whenever you decide, but now is the only time that you can be a senior. I’d hate for you to miss out on that experience. You can play 15 years in the NFL and it never make the same impression as if you just play your senior year in college. At Texas, everyone who has a hand in it this next year will do everything in their power to make “Vince’s senior year” an amazing one. Please don’t pass it by.
All the Best to You,
Alisha
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Vince,
Let me just get this out of the way first in case it makes a difference…This letter comes to you from a former UT student-athlete (Alisha Sare-Women’s Basketball 1999-2003), so please don’t toss this to the side thinking I’m some kind of crazed fan. I’m not. I’m not a jersey-chasin' groupie. I don't want to become your friend. I’m not going to ask you to write back. I’m just a normal athlete who happened to have an awesome senior year at UT. I only want to share my perspective with you with the hopes that you don’t miss out on one of the most amazing experiences in your life.
My time at Texas was by far the best 4 years of my life up to this point. It taught me more about life than I ever thought I’d learn, and I had a blast every step of the way. Just by seeing the strides you made your sophomore to junior year, and the look on your face when you play your game, I’m guessing you’d say much of the same about your time at UT as well.
On the field you look like a poised polished man, having the time of his life playing a kid’s game. And that’s the way it should be. I’m not about to rant about you coming back to Texas for a shot at another National Title, or for a chance at the Heisman. I could really care less about that stuff.
To me, sports in general are nothing more than a game, regardless of whether you play collegiately or professionally. Already, because you’ve proven yourself, the game of football will always take care of you. Whether it’s to get your college degree or make buhgillions ($$$) in the NFL, your passion and talent will continue to grow and lead you wherever you want to go, no matter what.
My only hope is that you don’t leave behind is something you can never get back…and that’s your senior year of college. That’s what this letter is really about. Whether you’re a bench-riding, no-talent-having, walk-on, or a Superstar Heisman Candidate, the senior year of college makes such a huge impact on your life.
The money, the fame, the competition, the game, the NFL…all of that…will always be there for you. And as for The University of Texas…the fans, the team, the coaches, the school...you’ve already done more than enough for all of them. Staying for your senior year would no doubt make all of those people happy, but this isn’t about everybody else. They will have to let go of Vince Young at some point, just like they did with Applewhite and Simms. What’s most important is you…and that you leave this university fulfilled.
You can have your NFL rookie year whenever you decide, but now is the only time that you can be a senior. I’d hate for you to miss out on that experience. You can play 15 years in the NFL and it never make the same impression as if you just play your senior year in college. At Texas, everyone who has a hand in it this next year will do everything in their power to make “Vince’s senior year” an amazing one. Please don’t pass it by.
All the Best to You,
Alisha
posted by ALISHA at 3:12 PM
1 Comments:
well....i guess you didnt get this letter to Vince in time otherwise he totally would have stayed....NO DOUBT!!
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