Why don’t we ask Jaylon Smith who almost lost his career and chance at millions (and did lose millions) because he played in a meaningless bowl game.
Maybe if the NCAA correctly paid these players what they are worth this wouldn’t be an issue. But they don’t. So yes you should sit out. Coaches get 5 digit incentives if they win a bowl game. Players get maybe $1,000 worth of swag. How the hell is that fair?
We can say 'what if' they were healthy about any professional athlete. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Joe Montana missed whole season's due to injury. Ken Griffey Jr. might have been the best all-time.
I understand why they do this, because playing in an ultimately meaningless bowl game gives you a chance at a bad injury that could either hamper your ability in the combine and pro day, or worse... It is frustrating, but if it's not for a national championship game or something else highly meaningful, I am okay with it because if I was in their shoes, a "nothing to gain and everything to lose" should be avoided.
Basically if we have a star player sit out the bowl game, and it ends up costing us the game, how we will view that player going forward? Will we still refer to them as “VFL”? Does it depend on the extent of the bowl?
Just curious as to how the masses of VN will feel, because I’m sure it’s going to happen to us at some point.
Basically if we have a star player sit out the bowl game, and it ends up costing us the game, how we will view that player going forward? Will we still refer to them as “VFL”? Does it depend on the extent of the bowl?
Just curious as to how the masses of VN will feel, because I’m sure it’s going to happen to us at some point.
I believe the NCAA needs to make a rule to cover this situation.
Example...If a player, Junior or Senior, is projected to be drafted in the 1st or 2nd round of the NFL draft or if the player is a graduating Senior that has no more playing time left then those players deserve to have some guaranteed protection in place in case of a injury that will prevent them from playing for 6 months or more.
In that case then the BIG $$$$ boosters of that school are allowed to buy a insurance policy of at least $2 Million or more to give the player(s) some assurance of a good lifestyle for their future.
With at least $2 Million, tax free cash in the bank then anyone can manage that cash to be taken care of and not suffer for the rest of their life.
The BIG $$$ boosters won't even feel the minor cost of a insurance policy and the players and their families can relax, enjoy the bowl game and know that if something really bad happens then they're all going to fine.
In some cases a larger insurance policy coverage can be taken care of by the BIG $$$ boosters if that's deemed needed.
This is the easiest way I can think of to make everyone happy.
I don't like seeing college players sitting out because it disrespects their teammates, coaches and fans.
I also understand that the players may fear losing BIG $$$ if they should get hurt badly.
Get the kids some insurance and tell them to go strap it up and show all the NFL people that will be watching how much higher they should be selected in the NFL draft.
VFL...GBO!!!
I like your idea since I’m not a big shot booster. Spending other people’s money is fun. Wait a minute, does that make me a socialist ??I believe the NCAA needs to make a rule to cover this situation.
Example...If a player, Junior or Senior, is projected to be drafted in the 1st or 2nd round of the NFL draft or if the player is a graduating Senior that has no more playing time left then those players deserve to have some guaranteed protection in place in case of a injury that will prevent them from playing for 6 months or more.
In that case then the BIG $$$$ boosters of that school are allowed to buy a insurance policy of at least $2 Million or more to give the player(s) some assurance of a good lifestyle for their future.
With at least $2 Million, tax free cash in the bank then anyone can manage that cash to be taken care of and not suffer for the rest of their life.
The BIG $$$ boosters won't even feel the minor cost of a insurance policy and the players and their families can relax, enjoy the bowl game and know that if something really bad happens then they're all going to fine.
In some cases a larger insurance policy coverage can be taken care of by the BIG $$$ boosters if that's deemed needed.
This is the easiest way I can think of to make everyone happy.
I don't like seeing college players sitting out because it disrespects their teammates, coaches and fans.
I also understand that the players may fear losing BIG $$$ if they should get hurt badly.
Get the kids some insurance and tell them to go strap it up and show all the NFL people that will be watching how much higher they should be selected in the NFL draft.
VFL...GBO!!!
Basically if we have a star player sit out the bowl game, and it ends up costing us the game, how we will view that player going forward? Will we still refer to them as “VFL”? Does it depend on the extent of the bowl?
Just curious as to how the masses of VN will feel, because I’m sure it’s going to happen to us at some point.