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re: Poll: Are you in favor of LSU adding players with NFL experience to the roster?

Posted on 9/1/26 at 10:26 pm to
Posted by nola tiger lsu
Member since Nov 2007
7701 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 10:26 pm to
These results give me hope.
Posted by LSUAlum2001
Stavro Mueller Beta
Member since Aug 2003
49377 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 10:38 pm to
Experience?
Posted by drizztiger
Deal With it!
Member since Mar 2007
49359 posts
Posted on 9/1/26 at 11:37 pm to
Hey baw, to me it's fairly simple...

NCAA had their chance for YEARS. NCAA instead fought in court.

I understand. players are in the right.

This post was edited on 9/1/26 at 11:39 pm
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2024
13234 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 3:09 am to
Sure, why not?

They are all professional athletes now.

Minor league football.
Posted by paulb52
Member since Dec 2019
9560 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 6:25 am to
Playing them just mot worth the risk of potential forfeits and suspensions. Could derail a successful season.
Posted by GeorgePaton
God's Country
Member since May 2017
6166 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 6:54 am to
NO. IMO that move will officially be - the death of collegiate football.

So how long before we see collegiate football players holding out for more NIL money? And when does LSU sell the university to pay for high dollar football recruits?

What a mess.



Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
81891 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:07 am to
quote:

This fan base is softer than I thought it was. A little media pressure and half of yall are willing to roll over, belly exposed
Or we believe college football should remain as close to college football as possible. There are several other current practices that need to be rolled back as well.
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
17349 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:08 am to
Perfectly fine with it as long as it’s within the rules.
Why is it even a question?
Posted by Stirling
Kenner
Member since Nov 2016
356 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:11 am to
If the court system said it’s OK. Then yes.
Posted by Spike Buck
Member since Jul 2026
101 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:19 am to
If this poll was made across all college football fans, it would be 95% No to 5% Yes. Those would be the results here too if it was another team leading the charge on this and not LSU.

This is not some 50/50 issue. It’s an odd fight to fight at this time of the year and there’s no way it’s not a distraction to the players and coaches.
Posted by F1y0n7h3W4LL
Below I-10
Member since Jul 2019
4723 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:29 am to
I have no say in it so it doesn't matter, but I see bringing in former NFL players in put college football in the semi-pro position.

It's just another step past the NIL.
Posted by Picayuner
Member since Dec 2016
3928 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:29 am to
Eligibility is one thing but there should 100% be an age limit. 23 years old max then move on with life. If you turn 24 in December ? No playoffs for you. Needs to be a hard line. It’s America and you should be able to earn what you can wherever but there are age limits for various things in various fields. It’s the way life is. Can be a teenager forever. And winning should NOT be at any cost. That’s immature

The end result may be that if you’re a student you can play because this is America Just make rules and be done with it
Posted by JPLSU1981
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
28775 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 7:48 am to
I think the question is too vague. The majority of people, myself included, don’t believe players with “NFL experience” - as in played for the Cowboys for a couple of years - should be allowed to come back.

In the current situation, we’re talking about a small group of guys that were forced to go pro last year and don’t have to based on the new rule and never played a game in the NFL. I think most people Are okay with this small group but not a blanket-wide “former nfl players” being able to

“NFL experience” is vague/misleading IMO
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 7:51 am
Posted by Byron Bojangles III
Member since Nov 2012
52935 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 8:25 am to
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If you vote no, I pray your next menstrual cycle is mild.
I noted no only because i couldn't vote yes on if all schools should follow the same court orders.
Posted by otowntiger
O-Town
Member since Jan 2004
16995 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 8:44 am to
Definitely not worth all the negative publicity right now. But I also think it’s very bad for college football. It’s already sliding down a very slippery slope with the semi-pro, non student athletes but this just ratchets it up several notches. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Posted by white beans
Member since Sep 2009
7121 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 8:46 am to
Players with remaining eligibility testing the waters should not disqualify them from returning to college IMO. I have always felt that. Just think of the poor guys we've had who declared early due to their circumstances and went undrafted or got cut.

Though ones who have been officially rostered for a single NFL regular season game should be disqualified 100%, you have to draw a hard line somewhere.

It is a Pandora's box currently and I'd rather LSU not gamble with it, or act before there is a stable framework that is consistent across all states and conferences to govern and facilitate the moves.

No for me at the moment, hopefully this is worked out before the 27 season.
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 8:55 am
Posted by Byron Bojangles III
Member since Nov 2012
52935 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 9:04 am to
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Players with remaining eligibility testing the waters should not disqualify them from returning to college IMO.
they didn't test the waters they jumped into the water, swam laps and got out and went back to college.
Posted by LSU NO Tigah
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2005
5693 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 9:22 am to
I don’t see a problem with a first year player who gets cut/waived returning to college for a final year of eligibility. Should they really be considered a pro when they don’t actually make a team? Maybe there needs to be a revision as to what constitutes a pro player.
Posted by eugene1928LSU
Shreveport, La
Member since Oct 2013
3159 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 9:36 am to
That's my take also, if its ruled to be legal.
This post was edited on 9/2/26 at 9:37 am
Posted by goatmilker
Castle Anthrax
Member since Feb 2009
78185 posts
Posted on 9/2/26 at 10:50 am to
I would of added "...if not against the rules". This would imply others can/will do it as well.
Which means we should do what we must to remain competitive within the rules. Would change the vote pattern I think.
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