JA potential return next year part 2

#76
#76
It will limit opportunities for high school kids. Jr college is still college. Most people finish their degree in 5 years. Also, if or should I say when, they start considering the players employs and it’s treated like a job, will they be able to play indefinitely? I mean, I can’t think of a job in the world that you can only work at for 5 years and then you can’t work that job anymore. I know that sounds crazy but I could see something like this happening. I believe this Pavia lawsuit is leading to just that.

Let's look at Jr College another way - what if you have a really good athlete that needs to go to Jr College for other purposes (academic, injury that will take them out of the game for a year or two) and they attend a Jr College that either doesn't have a football team or they don't play. Do you block that player from having their 5 years to play 4?

And what about those that may delay education for other activities, then start college at say 20 - do you block them from having their 5 years to play 4?

I think the 5 years to play 4 is a rule that should be kept. The question is when does that 5 years start and is ANY activity at a Jr College counted? And is it counted only if the player plays football at the school?

The age of a player should NOT be a factor in this.
 
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#77
#77
And there are lots of things that are not good for college football - JA and this situation is NOT one of those.

The issue around limiting high school players is more about the transfer portal than anything! I think we are going to see an adjustment where a lot of players on the really good teams are older because of that. Coaches can let other schools showcase the high school player, then when said player moves on take a "known" talent from the portal.

A very good game tested player has a higher chance of being successful than an unknown high school player. If you want high school players to have a chance - FIX THE TRANSFER PORTAL
 
#78
#78
Let's look at Jr College another way - what if you have a really good athlete that needs to go to Jr College for other purposes (academic, injury that will take them out of the game for a year or two) and they attend a Jr College that either doesn't have a football team or they don't play. Do you block that player from having their 5 years to play 4?

And what about those that may delay education for other activities, then start college at say 20 - do you block them from having their 5 years to play 4?

I think the 5 years to play 4 is a rule that should be kept. The question is when does that 5 years start and is ANY activity at a Jr College counted? And is it counted only if the player plays football at the school?

The age of a player should NOT be a factor in this.
My opinion is the clock starts when your college athletic career starts. What worries me is what could be the push for unlimited eligibility. Again, that sounds absurd but what’s going on now in college football sounded absurd 5-6 years ago. I believe the Pavia ruling is taking us down that road.
 
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My opinion is the clock starts when your college athletic career starts. What worries me is what could be the push for unlimited eligibility. Again, that sounds absurd but what’s going on now in college football sounded absurd 5-6 years ago. I believe the Pavia ruling is taking us down that road.

They would have to disconnect football from the idea of a college education. The lawsuit as I understand it was more about when does the 5 to play 4 clock start and what is included.

So answer this - what if you have a student at the university who did not partake in athletics due to other reasons (life commitments, injuries etc.) and they also did not agree to a scholarship etc. - so no ties to anything athletic. Then in their junior year they decided to play for said school - do they get 4 years or 2?
 
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#82
Joey has said this yr at TN has been great for him and he is finishing his career on a high mark. I don't believe he is thinking of playing next season.
A Lot of time, a lot of games left to be played. One step at a time and God works in mysterious ways.

Look at the QB room, it may tell us a lot.
 
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#83
$2 million offer will change a lot of people’s mind to play one more year.
If he has NFL teams showing interest then he may pursue that.
Joey has said this yr at TN has been great for him and he is finishing his career on a high mark. I don't believe he is thinking of playing next season.
 
#84
#84
They would have to disconnect football from the idea of a college education. The lawsuit as I understand it was more about when does the 5 to play 4 clock start and what is included.

So answer this - what if you have a student at the university who did not partake in athletics due to other reasons (life commitments, injuries etc.) and they also did not agree to a scholarship etc. - so no ties to anything athletic. Then in their junior year they decided to play for said school - do they get 4 years or 2?
Well I certainly don’t have all the answers for sure. These are only my opinions on why I think it would be bad for college football. The likely hood of your scenario playing out is highly doubtful
 
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