WVU QB Will Grier Skipping Bowl Game
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trj
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HawkGold
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Life changes. MSU/PSU/OSU shows the world is going to hell in a hand basket (though it's not new). Players looking out for their interests and upsetting fans is not. Gone are the days where coaches can be jerks and pompous asses that is for sure.
Would you risk a lot for this guy?
https://deadspin.com/5808874/west-v...er-the-lame-duck-and-the-vengeful-coachs-wife
Would you risk a lot for this guy?
https://deadspin.com/5808874/west-v...er-the-lame-duck-and-the-vengeful-coachs-wife
trj
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Really? Maybe you get weepy eye'd and nostalgic over the way it used to be.........It is just not that way anymore.
PlatypusMessiah
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Pretty soon the non playoff bowl games will be turning into a JV games. Everyone will play their red shirt freshmen and we can all get a start on spring ball.
lightning1
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I blame the coaches. They've been doing this kind of thing for decades and worse. Recruit a kid, tell him they're gonna be there all 4 years...then jump as soon as a better opportunity comes along.
And the coach can do this with impunity while that same player that said coach recruited, has to sit out an entire year for trying to do the same thing. Attitude reflects leadership.
HawkeyeWalker
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You hear the tenor of this being a "business" more and more.
I guess it's been that way for long time. As a fan it kind of stinks, but I get it.
The thing that will be interesting is where it will end(leaving early/not playing bowls). It'll be another dynamic for coaches to plan for and mitigate.
I'm getting to a "get off my lawn" age but if it gets to a point where high projected draft picks start sitting regular season games...that I would have major issue with.
Times are a changing...
I guess it's been that way for long time. As a fan it kind of stinks, but I get it.
The thing that will be interesting is where it will end(leaving early/not playing bowls). It'll be another dynamic for coaches to plan for and mitigate.
I'm getting to a "get off my lawn" age but if it gets to a point where high projected draft picks start sitting regular season games...that I would have major issue with.
Times are a changing...
trj
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homes
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In 1968 there were 11 bowl games.
In 1978 there were 15 bowl games.
In 1988 there were 17 bowl games.
In 1998 there were 22 bowl games.
In 2008 there were 34 bowl games.
In 2018 there are 40 bowl games, not including the playoff games.
The number of bowl games has swelled by 4x in 50 years, and 2x in 20 years.
I don't think bowl games are meaningless, but they certainly aren't unique any more. I think that adds to the attitude about playing in a bowl game.
In 1978 there were 15 bowl games.
In 1988 there were 17 bowl games.
In 1998 there were 22 bowl games.
In 2008 there were 34 bowl games.
In 2018 there are 40 bowl games, not including the playoff games.
The number of bowl games has swelled by 4x in 50 years, and 2x in 20 years.
I don't think bowl games are meaningless, but they certainly aren't unique any more. I think that adds to the attitude about playing in a bowl game.
I dont think hes concerned about ruining his first round status.... or his 5th round status...
Lloyd’s of London policy at $8k per $1m vs sitting??
Unless there’s a bag man depending on the school, I guess Will has to protect his.
Univ and coaches for years have used the athlete for their gain - it’s now a new world.
Big time college athletics is now totally a business, athletes are just wising up for their chunk of the action.
Unless there’s a bag man depending on the school, I guess Will has to protect his.
Univ and coaches for years have used the athlete for their gain - it’s now a new world.
Big time college athletics is now totally a business, athletes are just wising up for their chunk of the action.
theboat
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Isn’t that kinda what Bosa did?
deanvogs
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Yes, but his was because of injury wasn't it?
Ree4
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Cant say that about Kirk though right
