A wussy and afraid, I agree!
If I was in his position I would also be afraid that some idiot out to make a name for themselves would be looking to injure me. There are enough players in the east of the state who all they can do is foul, so why would Adam want to go out on the field with a big target on his chest This is his college dream I am sure, a scholarship to a very good school, I am sure he would be loving school spirit when he is on the floor with a busted leg after some idiot redkneck chops him in half.