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re: Idea to dissuade players from “opting out” (quitting)
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:29 am to lsufball19
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:29 am to lsufball19
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legally binding contracts
Good luck collecting on those judgments. Though I guess we could just make them sign over their Dodge Chargers as collateral.
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Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:30 am to Eli Goldfinger
Any other year ok. During 2020 and Covid I don’t really agree.
And I’m pretty skeptical of the severity of this whole
Covid shite in general but still.
And I’m pretty skeptical of the severity of this whole
Covid shite in general but still.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:35 am to Eli Goldfinger
This might speed up an expanded playoff at least. Bowl games used to be fun but are probably toast now. CFB def losing some luster ala college bball.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:36 am to Eli Goldfinger
Did I see players who had quit their teammates standing on the sidelines in street clothes? If so, those coaches should be fired. No way I let a quitter act as if he's still a member in good standing.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:39 am to Eli Goldfinger
They ruin everything they touch and it is already doucmented for you.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:40 am to Camp Randall
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This might speed up an expanded playoff at least.
CFB already has an expanded playoff...it’s called the regular season.
How many teams need to be in the playoff for you to realize Bama & Clemson are substantially better than everyone else?
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:41 am to Eli Goldfinger
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:43 am to Eli Goldfinger
The bowls should be allowed to incentivize the top players to play in their games. They already pass out a ton of gifts, cutting some checks to the most marketable players on each team would make sense.
Right now, the economics of not playing is better than that of playing, unless that changes, opt outs will continue.
Right now, the economics of not playing is better than that of playing, unless that changes, opt outs will continue.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:45 am to lsufball19
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No program would have the balls to be the first to do that because no one would sign with them.
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I have had the same thought before too. But then they would just go to a school who didn’t have that rule. Also they are trying to legalize paying players, so I can’t see them taking away more.
Would be nice if they charged them if they leave early and don’t graduate though.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:46 am to Judah Mann
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Did I see players who had quit their teammates standing on the sidelines in street clothes? If so, those coaches should be fired. No way I let a quitter act as if he's still a member in good standing
Agreed. If I were coach, quitters would be cleaning out their lockers and would be banned from all athletic facilities on campus.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:49 am to Eli Goldfinger
On the surface yes, but I can see a lot of first rounders getting a sizeable advance from agents that could easily cover these expenses. Still opt out.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:51 am to bengalbait
Yep they would just include the payment in their agent contact
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:56 am to Eli Goldfinger
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So then you’re telling me that players are the final arbiter in deciding which games are meaningful?
Imagine having that opinion at work...
“No, mr boss. I’m not doing that because I find it meaningless and it could hinder my ability to get a better gig soon.”
The problem is that top college football players are one step away from becoming employed. They simply aren't employed at the college level, and their degree and scholarship is peanuts compared to what they will be paid as a 1st or 2nd round draft pick. Even 3rd and 4th round picks that make an NFL roster will dwarf the value of their college scholarship. The average college football scholarship at a top 25 program is worth ~$2 million over a 4 year period. 4th round picks in the NFL are getting on average $4 million over a 4 year period. Not to mention any sponsorships, endorsements, and other perks of being an NFL player.
College football has nothing to negotiate with.
This post was edited on 12/31/20 at 7:58 am
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:56 am to bengalbait
That’s fine.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 7:57 am to JesusQuintana
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Most of them could give a shite less anyway.
How much less?
Posted on 12/31/20 at 8:05 am to lsufball19
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No program would have the balls to be the first to do that because no one would sign with them.
They would if it was the same across all of college football. You sit out....you pay.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 8:08 am to StringedInstruments
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College football has nothing to negotiate with.
I disagree. College football fans would show up if all of their teams looked like Ivy League or D3 teams. College football games are about so much more than the game itself.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 8:09 am to Eli Goldfinger
There’s got to be some sort of penalty.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 8:14 am to lsufball19
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The service academies do it.
The big difference is character and the expectation that player has when signing. They go in with the knowledge of serving their country. That isn’t the same with your typical 4-5 star that is looking for a way to the nfl.
Posted on 12/31/20 at 8:17 am to JesusQuintana
The only way a college draft would ever be accepted is if the players were being paid-which i don’t have a problem with. I don’t even have a problem with the other benefits- getting a job for a loved one, cars, etc.
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