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How does Saban get JRs and SRs to come back and not opt out??

Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:00 pm
Posted by TigerFan244
Member since Jan 2012
2591 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:00 pm
Najee Harris - Sr.
Devonta Smith - Sr.
Alex Leatherwood - Sr.
Patrick Surtain - Jr.
Dylan Moses - Sr.
Jaylen Waddle - Jr.

6 of the top 20 players in CFB (Per ESPN)

Bama stacked. Everyone else fricked.
Posted by SidewalkTiger
Midwest, USA
Member since Dec 2019
52183 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:01 pm to
He guarantees them the protections of the almighty AFLAC feathered fowl.
Posted by CNB
Columbia, SC
Member since Sep 2007
95852 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:02 pm to
Same way clemson does

They’re already getting paid
Posted by UltimaParadox
Huntsville
Member since Nov 2008
40816 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:04 pm to
The real question is why does LSU have so many players opt out/leave early compared to other teams
Posted by lewis and herschel
Member since Nov 2009
11363 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:04 pm to
The way rookie pay works it's better to comeback and raise your stock to get a better first contract.
Posted by Glorious
Mobile
Member since Aug 2014
24414 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:06 pm to
Najee Harris - Sr.
Projected as a 2nd-4th round pick. Came back to improve stock

Devonta Smith - Sr.
Loaded receiving class last year. 8 of the first 34 picks in the draft

Alex Leatherwood - Sr.
Loves the tide

Dylan Moses - Sr.
Coming off a season ending injury. Possibly could have fallen in the draft
This post was edited on 9/28/20 at 4:08 pm
Posted by civiltiger07
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2011
14020 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:11 pm to
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The real question is why does LSU have so many players opt out/leave early compared to other teams


LSU had 3 players opt out is that many more players than other teams?

The players leaving early are a lot due to they were ready for the draft. Also since they won a National Title the decision becomes a little easier.
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
27288 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:16 pm to
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Same way clemson does

They’re already getting paid


What? I thought we were the biggest cheaters by FAR.

How come our guys leave the minute they get a sniff of the NFL?
This post was edited on 9/28/20 at 4:38 pm
Posted by Bham4Tide
In a Van down by the River
Member since Feb 2011
22081 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:35 pm to
You ever think that maybe these guys actually LOVE playing for football - not even counting playing football for Saban and the University?

It’s gotta be a pretty sweet thing to do.
This post was edited on 9/28/20 at 4:37 pm
Posted by GBJs
Jacksonville, FL
Member since Dec 2012
3897 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:46 pm to
Can’t help it if LSU won’t use all of the available salary cap... I dunno what the frick y’all be trying keep it for.

Posted by RT1941
Member since May 2007
30160 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:47 pm to
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You ever think that maybe these guys actually LOVE playing for football - not even counting playing football for Saban and the University?

It’s gotta be a pretty sweet thing to do.
Damn right. Imagine being good enough to get an opportunity to play in the SEC.

Some players take pride in playing for their school, unselfish attitude and willing to come back to improve themselves.
Posted by Sput
Member since Mar 2020
7872 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:48 pm to
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How does Saban get JRs and SRs to come back and not opt out??


Posted by graves1
Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Mar 2011
2149 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 4:49 pm to
Can we stop saying "opt out"? Those players quit the team. Unless the player had some respiratory condition and it was best for them to not be around large groups of people while this virus was going around, they quit.
Posted by ksrph
Alabaster, AL
Member since Jan 2010
1168 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 5:45 pm to
Chargers and chicks
Posted by EarlyCuyler3
Appalachia
Member since Nov 2017
27290 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 5:53 pm to
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Can’t help it if LSU won’t use all of the available salary cap...


Well the guy that was stealing it from cancer kids for them ended up in prison.
Posted by Jesterea
Member since Nov 2011
1044 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 6:45 pm to
I mean, the real answer is Bama’s depth has always been insane. I mean, I think it was the perfect confluence of events that lead to our situation.

The Miss. State loss was demoralizing, but I feel good about the next few years. We should have a much better, more experienced, roster next year.

Posted by tattoo
Fantasy Island
Member since Oct 2017
1804 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 7:02 pm to
All players don't come back but maybe a higher % than some programs. IMO, it's primarily the type of kids - not that they are superior or all angels - but you have to love football and want to be better at it to put yourself through the program. Also, the cold business-like atmosphere is a myth. It's certainly not all fun and games, but people know who cares about them and Saban, though not warm and fuzzy, can be fun away from the field but mostly it's that he genuinely cares for his players. Most of them know it.

This year, actually one player probably did opt-out but Saban promised the kids that he would not make any opt-outs public unless the player OK'ed it. He was not a starter but hopefully he will return next year. I don't blame anyone who is spooked or just doesn't want to play this year for whatever reason. It's their decision.
Posted by TrueLefty
St. Louis County
Member since Oct 2017
14841 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 7:17 pm to
quote:

Najee Harris - Sr.
Devonta Smith - Sr.
Alex Leatherwood - Sr.
Patrick Surtain - Jr.
Dylan Moses - Sr.
Jaylen Waddle - Jr.

6 of the top 20 players in CFB (Per ESPN)

Bama stacked. Everyone else fricked.


They all wanted revenge against LSU!
Posted by skrayper
21-0 Asterisk Drive
Member since Nov 2012
30812 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 7:28 pm to
By being a good coach as opposed to a flash in a pan.
Posted by GetmorewithLes
UK Basketball Fan
Member since Jan 2011
19031 posts
Posted on 9/28/20 at 7:29 pm to
quote:

How does Saban get JRs and SRs to come back and not opt out??


They have to commit for 4 yrs when they sign their contracts...
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