| FTBL Players skipping bowl games and early entrants to the NFL draft

[Trob]

It just is what it is. They have to make the best decisions for their futures. A lot of these guys don't come from the best backgrounds, financially speaking and this sport is what they've been working at their whole young lives to put their families in better situations.

Besides with the new redshirt rules fans can get an early look at next year's stars.

I guarantee most of these guys are going to still make the trip and still get all the swag and all the benefits of playing in a bowl game,

Well, why shouldn't they? They did help get them there after all. With as much money that the universities and networks make from the games, a trip and a little swag (the total value of which is a pittance in comparison) for them isn't too much to ask for. Some would argue it isn't enough.

 

[BamaBoyJosh]

It just is what it is. They have to make the best decisions for their futures. A lot of these guys don't come from the best backgrounds, financially speaking and this sport is what they've been working at their whole young lives to put their families in better situations.

Besides with the new redshirt rules fans can get an early look at next year's stars.

I guarantee most of these guys are going to still make the trip and still get all the swag and all the benefits of playing in a bowl game,

Well, why shouldn't they? They did help get them there after all. With as much money that the universities and networks make from the games, a trip and a little swag (the total value of which is a pittance in comparison) for them isn't too much to ask for. Some would argue it isn't enough.

Sorry, I'm just going to agree there. You are bailing on your teammates, you shouldn't be rewarded for that. I'm all for players getting a higher stipend and even a cut of merchandise but we really have to stop acting like educations worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as nothing.

 

[planomateo]

Mel Tucker opts to head to Boulder due to Sugar Bowl berth. Coaches been doing this for years...

 

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[rick4bama]

He quite his teammates at Florida, now he doing the same with his teammates at WV!

 

[mando]

This is stuff I just do not like. I understand what they are thinking and it is a "business" decision but I do not like that they are not finishing the commitment made to their teammates.

 

[mrchase]

Word on the streets is that Dwayne Haskins WILL declare for the NFL Draft.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Seriously....why dont they just stay with team....practice with team....play a series....
Let next season qb take over......
I know...once that game adrenaline starts....they will wanna play....

 

[Elderfalsedemigod]

I understand the fans that have a problem with this.

I also remember Tyrone Prothro landing on a play at the end of a blow out game

I also remember Brodie coming around the corner against Western Carolina leading 31-0

I also remember Marvin Constant saving the day for Alabama but sacrificing a career

 

[Tidestalker]

Anyone know if Haskins and/or Stidham is playing?