Bowl games are important

WSU’s bowl game with Central Michigan is very important. The Cougars have worked super hard through a lot of adversity to get to this high caliber game. The nation is watching.

Top players Max Borghi, Abraham Lucas and Jaylen Watson have decided to “opt out” of the Sun Bowl.

Postseason bowl games are not a team event? Rather, just a take-it-or-leave-it event for any player that just wants to quit?

These three players didn’t “opt out.” Let’s not accept a fancy term for quitters. This should be completely unacceptable. The university has a fortune invested in these three players. Perhaps a condition of receiving their scholarships and granting their degrees are written, personal commitments to participate in all team events.

Coach Jake Dickert’s response: “We obviously wish them the best of luck and we support them.“

Wrong.

How about: “We do not agree with the decision of these three players to quit on our team. It’s time for aspiring talent to step up in their place. We look forward to a great game against the Central Michigan.”

Do you think Coach Mark Few would share your same sentiments, Coach Dickert, if Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme decided not to participate in post-league play? Like “opting out” of the NCAA Tournament?

Wishing quitters good luck and supporting them is never a good idea.

And to you three players who have quit on your team, your coaches and all of your fans … shame on you.

Mark Pinch

Liberty Lake