Bowl Game question… (Hyatt sitting out?)

[newyorkvol]

Who’s gonna sit??

National media outlet predicts that key Tennessee Vols player will skip bowl game - NewsBreak

 

[tennesseepride84]

Nobody in my opinion. This ain’t the music city bowl where Alontae Taylor sat out. This would be a huge stage that no one one this team ever came close to seeing. If and I mean if anyone does sit out it will only be Tillman other than him I see no one else.

 

[first time caller]

Oh boy....

 

[BigALWiLson]

If its NY6 they play.

 

[BigALWiLson]

And yall actually read that bs ?

 

[markus]

Stupid. Publishing crap with no evidence as usual

 

[vols 30]

If its NY6 they play.

Hopefully, but it wouldn't be surprising if they didn't

 

[volfanhill]

I randomly speculate the CJH quits. Wants to devote all his time to his model airplane hobby.

 

[VeeOhElEsYes]

If TN plays Clemson in the Orange Bowl there may be 10-12million viewers. I don't think any of these players want to miss that stage appearance.

 

[BP4Prez]

There’s no one on this roster who wouldn’t benefit from showing out on this stage.

 

[posivol]

dont think he sits..guessing he wants to improve his draft stock to high 1st round

 

[Vollifer1949]

I don’t have a clue if Hyatt plays or not. But Newsbreak is a clickbait operation like The Spun and others that are emerging recently.

 

[TheVolsFrog]

I would say it depends on if he's hearing from the people in the know that his projection is 1st or 2nd round.
If 1st round I wouldn't blame him if he sits.

 

[Jeff Clark]

I would say it depends on if he's hearing from the people in the know that his projection is 1st or 2nd round.
If 1st round I wouldn't blame him if he sits.

No i think you put the team first until the season is over

 

[Gandalf]

Who’s gonna sit??

National media outlet predicts that key Tennessee Vols player will skip bowl game - NewsBreak

Clickbait buffoonery. Hyatt is close to breaking a record. Everyone who can possibly play is absolutely going to show up for a NY6 bowl.

 

[McDad]

If you have a chance to play professionally and your college team isnt in the playoffs, you should opt out of bowl games.

 

[sami]

I would say it depends on if he's hearing from the people in the know that his projection is 1st or 2nd round.
If 1st round I wouldn't blame him if he sits.

Glad I wasn't the first to post this, but it is stone cold reality. The season is over, and anything but the CFP is an exhibition at this point, important to the fan base but otherwise not the huge deal some are describing. The kid busted his ass and helped the Vols to their first 10-win season in ages, and in the process worked himself into a 1st round grade, which means serious guaranteed money.

Any fan who harbors ill feelings towards a kid who gave his all in a great season and played a big part in putting UT back on the map because he feels it's time to think about his future is incredibly short sighted. The kind of money involved now is far too great to roll the dice. Go ahead and flame away.

 

[sami]

No i think you put the team first until the season is over

The season was over as soon as the Vandy game ended and UT was not making the CFP. The rest is exhibition season to all but the fan bases.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

If you have a chance to play professionally and your college team isnt in the playoffs, you should opt out of bowl games.

That’s your opinion. Not all people or players think the same. GBO

 

[sami]

Clickbait buffoonery. Hyatt is close to breaking a record. Everyone who can possibly play is absolutely going to show up for a NY6 bowl.

If he is your son, and he has been assured of being a 1st round pick, are you advising him to risk injury to break a record no one will remember? If you say yes, I have to say you're not considering the question seriously.

He made his mark here this season, and is a VFL regardless.

 

[90 Vol]

If you have a chance to play professionally and your college team isnt in the playoffs, you should opt out of bowl games.

No. Football players want to play football.

 

[ptgrbn]

No i think you put the team first until the season is over

I agree with you but that’s not the world we’re living in

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Sitting out bowl games is a common occurrence now. It wouldn’t shock me if we had a couple players sit out. I sure hope not though because we are gonna need everyone to beat Clemson.

 

[jonnon111]

I didnt read the article, but . . .
I don't blame him. Tillman is an example of why these kids should go get paid when they can. Hooker got hurt running the option while down 3 TDs in the 4th quarter.
I read somewhere JH projects as a 2nd round pick. Have no idea how accurate that is, don't care. He doesn't need to play in this one. I hope he does, but I totally get why he wouldn't. Thank you for the memories young man.

 

[Gandalf]

Glad I wasn't the first to post this, but it is stone cold reality. The season is over, and anything but the CFP is an exhibition at this point, important to the fan base but otherwise not the huge deal some are describing. The kid busted his ass and helped the Vols to their first 10-win season in ages, and in the process worked himself into a 1st round grade, which means serious guaranteed money.

Any fan who harbors ill feelings towards a kid who gave his all in a great season and played a big part in putting UT back on the map because he feels it's time to think about his future is incredibly short sighted. The kind of money involved now is far too great to roll the dice. Go ahead and flame away.

If you are a GUARANTEED first rounder, then yes, you sit. But he is not and I cannot tell you how many times guys have gotten bad advice, only to end up lower than these mysterious agents whispered.

I don't have the expertise to be definitive but I suspect if he played a balls out game, and he breaks the record, it could improve his draft score just a bit - and that may be the difference if he is on the #33 or #34 bubble between second and first. Its certainly a risk but it may be worth it in his case to try to ensure first round. If he isnt on the bubble though, meh, sitting may be best.

If he is your son, and he has been assured of being a 1st round pick, are you advising him to risk injury to break a record no one will remember? If you say yes, I have to say you're not considering the question seriously.

He made his mark here this season, and is a VFL regardless.

Agreed 100% if he is being told he is for SURE a 1st round. Only reason to risk the injury IMO is if he is near the bubble - thats maybe a $2-3m difference IIRC. But I would not blame him in the least if he decides not to risk it.