When quitting is the only win left
A college football team's struggles mirror a player's apparent withdrawal.
The story
Deion Sanders suggests Julian Lewis has quit on Colorado after being benched, with no indication he will return to the team.
Source: brobible.com
Our reading
Deion Sanders says Julian Lewis has quit on Colorado, but the real question is whether the team ever had a chance to win with him. The Buffs are 2-5, and Lewis has thrown as many touchdowns as interceptions against Power 4 opponents. If quitting is a choice, then the team’s entire season is a choice too.
It’s strange that a player who was worth $1 million in NIL deals is now being written off as a quitter, while the team’s record is a product of more than just one quarterback’s attitude. Maybe the real issue is that the program isn’t worth fighting for, but that’s not a narrative Sanders is willing to explore.
At this point, the only thing Lewis has quit is the idea that he belongs on a team that can’t win. The rest of the squad, meanwhile, is still playing for a season that’s already lost.
