Like a boomerang, the media attention returned to Fernley. At first, Hart didn’t comment. Then he told police he was duped by someone saying they could get him some buzz-style hype with major colleges. That story held up about a day before the truth finally came out.
Kevin Hart was just a kid with a dream. When it was clear that his dream wasn’t going to be reality, he simply began weaving a story that might keep his dream alive.
To some degree, Hart was convincing. His parents went along with the story. His high school coach went along with the story, never questioning why any of the schools supposedly recruiting the young man hadn’t bothered to contact him. His friends went along with the story. The school administration went along with the story. The student body went along with the story. “Expert” bloggers went along with the story. Heck, the bloggers even embellished the situation.
That’s all this situation ever was...a story.
Reality check folks: Too many people were caught up in the drama and hype of college football recruiting.
Keep in mind, college football is an arena where a game is spotlighted for the enjoyment and entertainment of fans. That’s all it is, regardless of what some might suggest. First and foremost, it’s just a game. A very good game to follow, but seriously, it’s just a game.
Clearly college football has changed Kevin Hart’s life. Because he was caught up in living his dream, Kevin Hart has to do some major damage control on the direction his life has swerved. Thank goodness he’s just 18 and will have plenty of time to straighten things out, repair relationships, and make amends.
Lesson learned?
–WSU Sports Blog exclusive
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