We probably agree about all this, but your wording was dumb. Besides, I'd say we were lucky to have Caddy for 4 years. But you'd probably say 2004 was a different era.

If there is one thing we can be critical of Gus about so far, it's that he has burned a couple of RSs that in hindsight he really shouldn't have. Rest assured Roc will be playing in 2014.

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Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE

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Posted on 3/21/14 at 10:16 am to Sigma

It really was a different era. The drums that college players should get more money are beating louder, The lawsuits for head injuries increasing. Kids with a focus on making it to the NFL are looking at their commitment to a school as only 3 years. That is the goal for them, and should you RS you can pretty much call him a two year contributor if his hype pans out.

Hell you even have kids leaving after 3 to grab a FA contract. It was happening in 2004, but not at the rate it is today.

2014: 98 underclassmen (new record)

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Posted by lowspark12

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Posted on 3/21/14 at 10:20 am to Sigma

huh?... what's dumb about feeling lucky to get a five star RB for 3 years?... if he lives up to that hype, that's all we're getting. the notion we'd be 'lucky' to have him for 4 or even 5 is antiquated.

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If there is one thing we can be critical of Gus about so far, it's that he has burned a couple of RSs that in hindsight he really shouldn't have.

who are you talking about specifically? Gus as OC didn't have final say on redshirts, the HC did.... and it was chizik's phylosophy to play the young guys early on special teams (seemed to work out pretty well in 2010).

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