... yet another one of those stories about a #MiamiHurricanes player who was under the radar and not used properly in college, yet is achieving success in the NFL. This time around, its #LutherRobinson. Robinson grew up a die-hard Florida State fan in Fort Pierce, Fla., attending every Seminoles-run football camp from seventh grade through 11th grade. With Robinson in their own backyard, however, the Seminoles didnt offer him a scholarship until two weeks before signing day. So he chose Miami. Yes, Robinson did watch the national championship last January. Yeah, I could have been there, right? he said. Instead, Miami it was. Robinson played two seasons under Randy Shannon and three under Al Golden, increasingly lost in the shuffle. After one 2012 game, Robinsons father, Luther Sr., phoned local radio station WQAM with a rant that Golden was a liar who favored his own recruits. Luther Jr. apologized then for his Dads comments and trudged along. Looking back this week, Robinson admitted college was not fun. I cant say it was a good experience, but I tried my hardest, he said. I didnt get to play. I mean, I played, but I was a back-up player. Playing under Golden, he said, was very different than Shannon. I came in with Shannon, so I was a Shannon guy, Robinson said. Coach Golden came in with his strict do this, do that. It was different.... I knew I could play. And my Dad stayed in my ear, people at home believed in me. Some people believed in me, some people doubted me. With the doubt, I just use that as motivation and kept grinding. Across the locker room, center Corey Linsley is told Robinson only started a couple games in college. At first, hes confused. What do you mean he started one or two games? Linsley said. Thats it, hes told. Then, quizzical turns to bewildered. Thats amazing, he said. He was a good player from Day 1. You could tell. I would have never guessed that. Somebody screwed up.
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 23:50:28 +0000
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