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Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:02 pm
Posted by deathvalleyfreak43
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
14344 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:02 pm
And these guys are Top 5 locks. Why are our bubble 1st rounders “opting out”? It makes no sense to me.
Posted by GeauxLSU4
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2012
11962 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:03 pm to
It’s called massive insurance policy
Posted by novabill
Crossville, TN
Member since Sep 2005
10728 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:05 pm to
The smart ones opt out?
Posted by Adam Banks
District 5
Member since Sep 2009
36394 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:07 pm to
I used to care but now I don’t get why anyone cares about this. It’s EXTREMELY valuable development time for the guys who are going to be playing next year. I almost would rather the guys opt out at this point….
Posted by That LSU Guy
Ponte Vedra Beach
Member since Jul 2008
15175 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:07 pm to
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Why are our bubble 1st rounders “opting out”? It makes no sense to me.
Because they can.
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
9769 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:08 pm to
quote:

It’s called massive insurance policy

Those aren’t anything new. I’m sure Gordon or Bayou Collective could’ve given players bonuses to play. I also like the opportunity to get others pt going in to next season.
Posted by vidtiger23
Member since Feb 2012
7974 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:08 pm to
References two guys then proceeds to say only LSU has a problem. Hmmm
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
9769 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:09 pm to
quote:

References two guys then proceeds to say only LSU has a problem

I wonder his thoughts on if Jayden Daniels would’ve played last season vs letting Nuss get reps in the bowl game.
This post was edited on 12/28/24 at 3:10 pm
Posted by LSUnation78
Northshore
Member since Aug 2012
14011 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:14 pm to
There was a whole announcement around the insurance package they put in place for their key players to play
Posted by The Egg
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2004
83167 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:14 pm to
TrouserTrout said he has a big problem with guys like Jayden opting out but no big deal on Will Campbell
Posted by Bosethus68
We Call It Dat Boot
Member since May 2011
5290 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:15 pm to
quote:

It’s called massive insurance policy


Didn’t I see a ESPN notification this week saying Colorado has a record high Insurance Policy on Hunter?
Posted by LSUnation78
Northshore
Member since Aug 2012
14011 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:16 pm to
Its even more Bull for a linemen to do it.

I just dont care enough to complain about any of it anymore.
Posted by GeauxLSU4
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2012
11962 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:16 pm to
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I’m sure Gordon or Bayou Collective could’ve given players bonuses to play

That’s a complete waste of funds. You shouldn’t ever beg anyone to play for you in a bowl game that doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Allocate those funds for the future of the program.
Posted by The Hurricane
Gulf of Mexico
Member since Aug 2011
9769 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:19 pm to
I agree. It shouldn’t matter if your draft eligible player opts in or out of a meaningless bowl game. If the optics best serve Colorado that everyone is playing, good for them.
Posted by Riolobo
On the lake
Member since Mar 2017
5125 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 3:57 pm to
LSU culture is to opt out
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
42418 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 4:02 pm to
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LSU culture is to opt out



Especially the fan culture.
Posted by Lgrnwd
Member since Jan 2018
8354 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 4:02 pm to
Travis Hunter has already earned like $5 million in NIL in college. Even if the worse case scenario happens and he suffers a career ending injury, he is still set for life financially.

The same can’t be said for all of these guys who are opting out
Posted by cajun12
Houma, LA
Member since Sep 2004
2538 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 4:04 pm to
Could be part of their NIL contract
Posted by redfish99
B.R.
Member since Aug 2007
18698 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 4:11 pm to
In Hunters case he does whatever Prime tells him to do No ? Asked.
Posted by nealnan8
Atlanta
Member since Oct 2016
3926 posts
Posted on 12/28/24 at 4:17 pm to
It could be part of their NIL deal that they are contractually required to play, but not sure.
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