In my opinion there is no difference in the athlete per se...the difference is in the training, coaching, non-practice preparation, and non-practice nutrition.
Guys jumped on my case in the barber shop when I said that we have my son on a nutrition system and we require him to eat in moderation. These negros said, "let him be a kid and eat what he wants."
That is one of the biggest problems with some of our programs. We don't invest and some cases can not invest in some of the things these other colleges have. Our players complained about Muscle Milk but it goes further. Outside of football season how many continue to go to the gym an workout? How many of our players make it a lifestyle rather than an option?
Our programs need to make it a Lifestyle for our players.
Case and point...outside of football season my son works out with his trainer daily. During the season, everyday after practice they stretch him, discuss practice, and monitors his weight. During the season and outside of the season my son has started to go to bed at 8:30 pm. Get up at 5 am and run a mile or two before school.
As a parent I want to see my son on Grambling's side line but hell if he ends up at JSU, SU, Alcorn, Prairie View, Langston, etc.... I'm not mad.