College coaches across sports have been complaining about the transfer portal for years at this point. Clearly, they don’t appreciate the autonomy and agency it gives student-athletes.
If we’re being honest, their arguments generally don’t hold very much weight. They certainly can’t hold a candle to the problem this UNC student is about to have as Tyler Nickel is entering the transfer portal.
UNC student, Shivan Shah, had a very real — and hilarious — question about one of his classmates after he found out Nickel planned on leaving UNC. Shah just wants to know what this means for their group presentation next month.
what does this mean for the group project I am signed up to present next month https://t.co/EhTXlj39TZ pic.twitter.com/ipvaHu4InZ
— shiv👾 (@SHIV4N) March 13, 2023
Honestly, I feel this. Nickel’s transfer is cool or whatever, but Shah is trying to get that good grade.
But through it all, Shah has no complaints. These are only jokes. He was completely understanding and had nothing but complimentary things to say about Nickel.
on a real note I’ve only interacted with tyler one or two times in class so far and he’s been one of the most genuine and funny athletes I’ve met. wish him the best
— shiv👾 (@SHIV4N) March 13, 2023
This argument would be more convincing than any arguments coaches have made about why the transfer portal is the end of the world. Yet, here we are.
Looks like the coaches out there could learn something from the students. Best of luck to Shah on the project. He should get an A for this tweet alone.