So I guess it would just be fine if these guys had decided that they knew they were going pro from the start of the semester, that they just chose to not ever go to their classes and essentially were non-students the whole season. There would be no penalty until after the semester ended, which would mean not being able to participate in the bowl game. I know a lot of guys bail on classes the second semester, but the first semester?
I notice you made reference to how you think the teammates of the players would probably be ok with them deciding to sit out yet didn't reference the coaches. What do you think the coaches two cents is on this? One of the big resume builders coaches like to have/brag about is their post season records. Well if they are to begin playing these games without their studs that'll surely have an impact. I can see how in certain instances they may be ok with a kid or two here or there. But take a team like OSU or Bama. They may have multiple 1st round level kids not to mention how about the other draftable kids. I think the mid round guys actually have more to gain. (less to lose obviously too) If they were to work on their pro day training early and not risk the one more game it could possibly help their draft stock. There's a big difference between a 5th rounder and a 2nd rounder, And a 2nd rounder and a lower 1st rounder. You see my point I'm sure. It's a snow ball that may just be getting started...
There aren't very many individual players out there that'll swing the odds more than Fournette and McCaffery... Especially no QBs. That's for sure
Hopefully.
I don't see how can say this? I love getting to watch the Hawks play one more game. I loved the bowl laying around watching football to start the year. Yeah there are some dumb bowl games I pay no attention to, but generally speaking, the more college football, the better, especially when it includes the Hawks.
I guess what I mean is that if McCaffrey and Fournette start making tons of other kids jump ship on bowl games (which will happen), then bowl games are watered down crap...worse than they already are. Can you really claim a victory if the team you're playing has their 3 or 4 best players sitting out? Junk football and I'd rather not watch that.
Good point, I agree. I don't know how they stop this, and if I'm the bowl that can't promote these players anymore, I'm pretty upset because it will affect ratings and ticket sales.
