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re: NFL players shouldn't be allowed back
Posted on 8/20/26 at 7:49 am to Oilfieldbiology
Posted on 8/20/26 at 7:49 am to Oilfieldbiology
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NCAA created this mess by eating their cake and wanting it too
The NCAA created this mess by pretending that teams like Akron are playing in the same league as teams like Ohio State.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 7:53 am to tide06
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when Bama brought back Bediako
I didn't like that then and don't like this now, but if it is within the rules, what are you going to do except change the rules.
I think the new age limits will help.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 7:56 am to Oilfieldbiology
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Because that’s an NFL rule collectively bargained for.
It would have to be fought in the courts. NIL and professionalism were foreign concepts the last time this was litigated. The lines have blurred, and personally, I would love to see how the courts feel these days about these professional players being governed by a labor agreement in which they played absolutely no part. It would be extremely difficult for the judge to put the same restrictions and concerns on today's NIL athlete as opposed to Clarett's argument.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 7:56 am to Che Boludo
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think the new age limits will help.
*Until it's challenged and overturned by a judge
This post was edited on 8/20/26 at 7:57 am
Posted on 8/20/26 at 8:05 am to OleVaught14
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Until it's challenged and overturned by a judge
Surprised that hasn't happened in HS athletics yet to challenge age caps to participate is sports. Who doesn't want to see 19-20 year old students who were held back lining up on Friday nights against 15-17 year old kids
This post was edited on 8/20/26 at 8:08 am
Posted on 8/20/26 at 8:11 am to Che Boludo
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I didn't like that then and don't like this now,
Agreed, was pointing out the laughable hypocrisy of the LSU fans wanting this guy in Baton Rouge from another school after ranting about Bama bringing back their own player not even a year ago.
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but if it is within the rules, what are you going to do except change the rules. I think the new age limits will help.
What rules? What limits?
Seems to me there are no rules or limits when all it takes is a local biased judge to institute a ruling on questionable legality justifying whatever benefits their program or social viewpoint.
We are in a post rule CFB era and it’s at best obnoxious and at worst insufferable to watch as a fan.
No one wants to be involved with a game without fixed rules and that’s exactly where we’re at in 2026 with college sports.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 8:14 am to Landmass
Agreed. This is awful. At some point this has to stop
Posted on 8/20/26 at 8:16 am to OleVaught14
Only an Ole Miss fan would get on here with this bullshite. It's ok to have a 6th year QB who didn't enter the draft so he make a bunch of money with a judge ruling in his favor but no way in hell should a player get a 5th year to make money because he signed for peanuts to try out for an NFL team. Do you think a few weeks in an NFL magically made these player so much better?
Posted on 8/20/26 at 8:47 am to Landmass
With NIL, there is a chance that a bidding war could break out between NFL teams and college teams. That is the way it is headed. College football is going to become even more professional than it already is.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 8:52 am to Landmass
I agree! Once drafted or becoming an undrafted free agent, you should not be allowed to return to college athletics. If players like Pyburn are granted another year of eligibility after participating in an NFL team's fall camp, where does it stop?
This post was edited on 8/20/26 at 8:54 am
Posted on 8/20/26 at 8:55 am to Landmass
You can't change the rules after the fact (adding a 5th year of eligibility) but exclude these guys.. I don't care if they did sign an NFL contract.
When they were drafted/signed there was no option to return for year 5
When they were drafted/signed there was no option to return for year 5
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:09 am to Honkus
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You can't change the rules after the fact (adding a 5th year of eligibility) but exclude these guys
If they had sat out of the draft, I may agree with you, but they didn't and they have signed deals with NFL teams. That renders your point null.
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I don't care if they did sign an NFL contract.
You should because that's the entire point.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:14 am to Landmass
Here is the silliness…the NCAA fights this but member schools accepting these players is why the NCAA has to fight. Shouldn’t the members of the NCAA…in this case LSU…just not accept these players? This whole play for play and transfer mess could end today…just say no.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:30 am to Beau0153
Personally I think there's a massive difference between someone who has remained in college v. Signed a professional contract.
It's why I also disagree with it happening in college basketball (of which the Ole Miss roster has 2 such players).
It's why I also disagree with it happening in college basketball (of which the Ole Miss roster has 2 such players).
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:32 am to Landmass
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If they had sat out of the draft
What is their basis for sitting out? Blind faith? It’s not like this would be a yearly thing. So according to you it’s too bad so sad just because they were talented enough to make a team. And Pyburn wasn’t even drafted.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:37 am to WestSideTiger
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What is their basis for sitting out? Blind faith?
What's your basis for assuming they wouldn't have entered the draft anyways? Blind faith?
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:39 am to Landmass
Agree
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:47 am to WestSideTiger
I wish you could take your fan shirt off for 5 minutes and see that this is a terrible move for CFB. Let's say that Ole Miss was able to field all of these players, I WOULD STILL BE AGAINST THIS. This actually crosses the line.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:55 am to Landmass
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This is all so stupid. If you have signed an agreement with an NFL team, college should be over. The season starts in 2 weeks.
What are we doing? Does anyone else think this is a bridge too far?
It's over, man.
Dudes will get cut 5+ years into a career and come back to college.
Forget about it ever going back the way it used to be.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 9:56 am to Landmass
How is it fair to change the rules after the draft and still hold these players to that standard?
That is likely the crux of what they'll argue in court and come out victorious
That is likely the crux of what they'll argue in court and come out victorious
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