Yeah. It seems the options are rather endless. I can imagine a scenario where he was motivated by the bet he made that day. It would be hard to convince me he wasn't.
You're right. In order to be the team they need to be they will need to get back to the attitude and work ethic that allowed for that goal to be scored.
Yep. Let him be a kid a little longer and do all the things that kids do.
Especially since his first college year was under strenuous circumstances. He will be better off far away from this years team.