re: ESPN radio- trying to destroy CFB

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But not for me, because I want to watch the sport, not root for someone to become rich
But here's the problem, this isn't a bout you, this is about a kid like Clowney. If you're sitting on a lottety ticket, that you completely earned by the way, you would probably also do what's best for your future, no?

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Imagine, for a second, that happening to football.
imagine for a second, you were Clowney, and it should help to understand why he would do this.

If I'm Clowney and I can't get a rather large insurance policy, I would absolutely consider sitting out this season.

The system is flawed.

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I get it, and I get that Clowney gets to speak to Lattimore every day and is reminded of the risk of continued college play. Life was damn cruel to Lattimore and I'd love to see him somehow overcome his latest injuries.

But- yes, it IS about me, and (most likely) you, and all the rest of us watching in the stands and on the couch. Football isn't some essential industry to advance civilization, it's entertainment. It makes money because of the quality of that entertainment, and disrupting the rules that maintain that level of quality risks the entertainment value.., and thus the income potential for all. If LSU and the rest of college football becomes a "1 and done" scene every year, I'm less invested because there's way less continuity. Any/all good players who gave me some hope for the next season, are likely gone; a good season means more players are likely going to make their riches in the NFL.

Look at boxing- not in decline due to any age issues for sure, but when I was a kid I could name any number of champs and contenders at various weight classes. Sugar Ray Leonard, Holmes, Tyson, etc... man, if I could see a premier fight somewhere I'd have went. Those guys were superstars. Go check out the attendance at the Leonard/Duran fight in the Superdome. Nowadays, I might know 2 names, probably not recognize their faces, and probably wouldn't walk across the street to see them fight for free.

Point- no marquee sport is truly immune to decline. Football is good- don't mess with it.