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re: Who else remembers that JD opted out of the bowl game during his Heisman year?
Posted on 8/14/26 at 8:33 am to Asleepinthecove
Posted on 8/14/26 at 8:33 am to Asleepinthecove
Joe Burrow would have 100% opted out 
Joe Burrow took as much money as he could when his 2nd contract came up for the Bengals, not caring about paying for a full team. You think he wouldn't have opted out of a meaningless bowl game?
And that's not hate on Burrow it's just what the overwhelming vast majority of people would do in that situation.
Also, why are people mad at him opting out when most of you were dying to see Nuss play? I was bummed he opted out and a few others were, but many of you won't admit, but you were jumping up and down to see Nuss in that bowl game.
That guy got knocked out of the Bama game by a cheap shot and then the very next week broke records at UF that got his jersey sent to the CFB Museum. He had to be taken out of the SECCG game by the staff at half time because he was playing on one leg and taking hits.
This guy played the Missouri game injured in the game, dragging himself off the ground after scoring a crazy 30+ yard TD run.
While this whole situation is messed up, judging his character at LSU based on opting out a bowl game is ridiculous. Not once did he put blame on a defense that couldn't hold Ole Miss once while he put up 500 yards and 5 TDs.
Joe Burrow took as much money as he could when his 2nd contract came up for the Bengals, not caring about paying for a full team. You think he wouldn't have opted out of a meaningless bowl game?
And that's not hate on Burrow it's just what the overwhelming vast majority of people would do in that situation.
Also, why are people mad at him opting out when most of you were dying to see Nuss play? I was bummed he opted out and a few others were, but many of you won't admit, but you were jumping up and down to see Nuss in that bowl game.
That guy got knocked out of the Bama game by a cheap shot and then the very next week broke records at UF that got his jersey sent to the CFB Museum. He had to be taken out of the SECCG game by the staff at half time because he was playing on one leg and taking hits.
This guy played the Missouri game injured in the game, dragging himself off the ground after scoring a crazy 30+ yard TD run.
While this whole situation is messed up, judging his character at LSU based on opting out a bowl game is ridiculous. Not once did he put blame on a defense that couldn't hold Ole Miss once while he put up 500 yards and 5 TDs.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 8:38 am to tzimme4
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Matt Lennart was asked if a recruit could wear his number and he told USC hell no.
Who would want to wear that jackass's number?
Posted on 8/14/26 at 8:39 am to Datbayoubengal
Jaxson Dart isn’t some scrub and Lane Kiffin has an elite system you know this don’t you?
Dart stats were on par with daniels rookie season he just got hurt a lot.
Dart stats were on par with daniels rookie season he just got hurt a lot.
This post was edited on 8/14/26 at 8:40 am
Posted on 8/14/26 at 8:44 am to Marrero
The stupidest part of this saga is that his desire is “respect” so he does the one thing guaranteed to destroy all respect both at LSU and in general.
Guy must just be a dumbass on top of arrogant.
Guy must just be a dumbass on top of arrogant.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 8:49 am to Asleepinthecove
I do not hold him not playing in the non major bowl game against him. I actually liked the way it gave Nuss the opportunity to get a real game under his belt and that JD actually was on the sideline encouraging him was something most players don't do. In situations like that, I prefer next years starter to get the reps, but do like the outgoing player to show up at the game and either don't play at all or just a few series.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 10:39 am to Asleepinthecove
No way I would want my kid to play in that meaningless bowl game with so much on the line. JD gave his all to win games, despite having the worst defense in LSU history. At season's end, this became a business decision and rightfully so.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 12:22 pm to tzimme4
Oh boy, a cubs fan talking about sports 
Posted on 8/14/26 at 12:46 pm to Asleepinthecove
Tell that genius Ryan Clark that it looks like Jayden Daniels disrespected us
Posted on 8/14/26 at 7:58 pm to NorthTiger
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Let’s see….you've salvaged a season by giving the school Heisman performances week after week. You are looking at generational changing money vs. playing in a meaningless bowl game and risking your future.
I see no reason to play in that game.
Me neither, but it cedes the high ground on his retired number, and that was the other poster’s point.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 8:03 pm to Asleepinthecove
This is the same thing as someone successful in college and going back to your high school on the weekends like you’re still a student there.
Posted on 8/14/26 at 10:38 pm to NorthTiger
Cool…he got paid! He deserves every penny of it but opting out to get paid should eliminate any player from
receiving the honor that comes with retiring their number!
receiving the honor that comes with retiring their number!
This post was edited on 8/14/26 at 10:51 pm
Posted on 8/14/26 at 11:57 pm to Desert Storm 1991
And that gave us the wonderful Jontre Kirklin! Everbody was pulling for him big time
Posted on 8/15/26 at 12:55 am to NorthTiger
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Let’s see….you've salvaged a season by giving the school Heisman performances week after week. You are looking at generational changing money vs. playing in a meaningless bowl game and risking your future.
This. The kids aren't the problem. The bowl game system is
Posted on 8/15/26 at 6:11 am to Asleepinthecove
It was a meaning less bowl that gave Nuss some valuable playing time
Posted on 8/15/26 at 6:41 am to NorthTiger
Sorry bruh. That doesnt salvage a season for me
Posted on 8/15/26 at 6:46 am to Marrero
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You didn’t win anything so the least you could have done is pretend you were all about school pride and gave one last game.
THEY (team) didn't win anything
You want him to PRETEND? You are definitely astute in this social media world!
We have not seen a player such as Jayden Daniels. Give credit where due. This current stuff doesn't define his game.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 6:49 am to Asleepinthecove
Damn good point! I agree... and though we appreciated the efforts and what he accomplished as an LSU Tiger, we don't retire a number because a player thinks it should be retired. He wasn't that special!
Posted on 8/15/26 at 7:44 am to Datbayoubengal
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Datbayoubengal
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Joe Burrow would have 100% opted out
Joe Burrow won the Heisman, finished the season and not only played post season, he played in the playoffs and won the National Championship total of 15 games.
Joe did not opt out but very well could have and for sure he would have not gotten hurt during the post season
Daniels played 12 games finished 9-3, opted out to protect his future which is his decision and respect the man.
Don't say Joe Burrow would 100 percent opt out because he didn't however the game was different, no NIL and opting out wasn't a thing.
Posted on 8/15/26 at 7:54 am to tzimme4
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Matt Lennart was asked if a recruit could wear his number and he told USC hell no.
I would expect nothing less from Matt Lennart
Posted on 8/15/26 at 12:39 pm to Lutcher Lad
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He wasn't that special!
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