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re: Opting out for fear of injury is a weak excuse.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 10:48 am to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 1/4/22 at 10:48 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Nah, they made a commitment.
They did?
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Posted on 1/4/22 at 10:49 am to NOSA
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Nah, they made a commitment.
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They did?
Posted on 1/4/22 at 10:56 am to dos crystal
The season is over. The players are under no obligation to play in one of the who-gives-a-shite-bowls that litters the landscape.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 10:59 am to dos crystal
I do not have a problem with kids opting out of these crappy bowl games. I do have a problem with them opting out when it comes to playoff games.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 11:24 am to dos crystal
Shut up, it’s a worthless bowl game. Downvoted
Posted on 1/4/22 at 11:26 am to ELchapoLSU
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it’s a worthless bowl game.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 11:34 am to WhoDatNC
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Opting out is quitting and that’s ok, it’s their choice.
Right. A choice that can either be applauded or criticized. And that’s okay too.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 11:38 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Nah, they made a commitment.
what is the commitment?
Posted on 1/4/22 at 12:04 pm to dos crystal
It would be nice to see them at least have to cut a check back to LSU for 1/13th (or 1 game worth) of the value of their tuition, room, meals, and stipends for the year.
At least there would be some consequence to quitting on your team/school.
At least there would be some consequence to quitting on your team/school.
This post was edited on 1/4/22 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 1/4/22 at 12:06 pm to dos crystal
Jaylon Smith checking in
Project top5 pick...got hurt in Fiesta Bowl
Dropped to middle of 2nd round...cost him about 30 million bucks
Project top5 pick...got hurt in Fiesta Bowl
Dropped to middle of 2nd round...cost him about 30 million bucks
Posted on 1/4/22 at 12:07 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Still waiting for your explanation on the commitment.
This post was edited on 1/4/22 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 1/4/22 at 12:14 pm to Choupique19
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It’s not going to affect his draft status a single bit. He’ll still go exactly where he would have if he sat out the Sugar Bowl.
Thanks for your ONE EXAMPLE. Your ONE EXAMPLE just clears it all up because this ONE EXAMPLE is exactly how it always is in these cases.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 12:47 pm to oldtrucker
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Sure glad that the millions of blue collar workers in our society haven't op-ed out.
I take it you haven't been paying attention to the amount of people nationwide who have walked out on jobs, the strikes & labor shortages currently.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 12:56 pm to dos crystal
All these random meaningless bowls were formed to make money, but we get mad at the players, whom opt out to not risk losing their future money.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 1:09 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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A bowl game like tonight is the perfect opportunity to improve draft stock
One game isn't going to drastically increase or decrease a player's draft stock. That's not how NFL scouting works.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 1:17 pm to dos crystal
You had way too much to say for wanting to be entertained at the possible expense of someone’s career. Just sit on the couch and watch the game with whoever is playing.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 1:47 pm to lsu31always
Lets say you are a #10 pick. You get 2 picks in the bowl game and go #5. You earn 12 million.
I'm with the OP. Why not practice your craft? These guys can get hurt in practice too. Or get hurt in an NFL game and lose out on game bonuses.
I think players either are getting bad advice or are not committed to their trade.
Had an old guy tell me one time, " hey, I never pass up work".
Maybe NIL money can stipulate attending and playing in ALL games if not injured.
Im soapboxing I know, but it seems to be a mindset issue. Mindset and mental fortitude means SO much in this soort too.
I'm with the OP. Why not practice your craft? These guys can get hurt in practice too. Or get hurt in an NFL game and lose out on game bonuses.
I think players either are getting bad advice or are not committed to their trade.
Had an old guy tell me one time, " hey, I never pass up work".
Maybe NIL money can stipulate attending and playing in ALL games if not injured.
Im soapboxing I know, but it seems to be a mindset issue. Mindset and mental fortitude means SO much in this soort too.
This post was edited on 1/4/22 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 1/4/22 at 1:48 pm to IM_4_LSU
quote:the bowls are private. You and I could start a bowl game, if we could find the financing and convince TV to broadcast it.
At this point in College Football I am of the mindset we should get rid of the Bowl games.
Posted on 1/4/22 at 1:57 pm to dos crystal
I'm ok with opting out, meaningless bowl games are stupid..... But I'll watch
This post was edited on 1/4/22 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 1/4/22 at 2:00 pm to thinkthenspeak
I don’t agree with players opting out as you committed to play for a college who in turn gives you a scholarship, but then again I’m fine with them making their own decision based on what’s best for them.
I’m guessing it’s only a matter of time before high school seniors start opting out as well now that we are in the era of NIL
I’m guessing it’s only a matter of time before high school seniors start opting out as well now that we are in the era of NIL
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