The Opt out discussion

So I cant get pissed because a player quit

“If you want to quit on your team, go ahead, I don’t care. It’s your life, your future.”

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What is the discussion you have privately with your kid?

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I think it’s pretty clear the discussion that was had with the kid.

If things aren’t going your way, quit. If your wife pisses you off, leave her. If you’re down big at halftime, forfeit the second half. If your teammates aren’t as good as you, never pass the ball. If the referee makes a bad call against you, pitch a fit. If you don’t like how the government is operating, break stuff.

Not any of this^

Do you want to Risk a career ending injury for a potential championship season?
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I don’t understand the risk statement. If you want to opt out that fine, but everything in life is a risk.

My son came to me when he was a sophomore in high school and said he wanted to quit football. I told him he needs to finish the season, and if he doesn't want to play next year, then he can quit. I told him when you become part of a team, whether you are the star or not, your team depends on you. Good life lesson for him.

Marshall has dealt with significant injuries if I recall included his Sr HS season and the broken foot injury last year costing him 4 games. It would not surprise me if that risk of injury given his past wore on his and his parents mind more than ever once it became clear this season was shot.

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I do think he will get asked the question by NFL teams, "Why now?" I hate to use this word, but it almost seems cowardly to wait until the toughest part of the schedule to opt out.

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Honestly, I don't think the NFL really cares. They view college football as simply a minor league system. If a player is physically ready to be drafted on 11/29 of his junior season, the scouts/GM's, etc don't care if he plays in 3 more games or not. They understand that there is another level above college football and won't "penalize" a guy for protecting his investment.

Now, that's not to say they wouldn't look more favorably on a guy who stuck it out with his team even though there was virtually nothing to gain by doing so. It's just that "opting out" won't penalize a great player as much as we think.

It is frustrating as a college fan because WE wouldn't dream of quitting on our favorite team. But players don't see it that way. They don't look at it as an "honor" to play college football. Just a necessary step to get to the real goal...NFL riches. As quick as they can get through college football, the better.

I think they suck !!! LSU best receivers at LSU opt out! Bunch of pussy's ! Why play at all ?

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Teammates should care, that's why they call it a team sport.

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most of them would be saying go get that money. guys like TM and JC only go to college to make the NFL...a degree is not what they are there for.