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01101010
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If the player and his family can afford it, I like to see guys stay in school. College is a unique experience, and it has to be extra fun when you are a scholarship athlete getting treated like royalty all over the place. Also doesn't hurt their long term pro potential either...joining the league more mature and experienced is a lot better for the player and the team they join in the long run.
But the catch is staying healthy. Blowing out your knee 2-3 games into the year or at the end of the season is horrible. And jumping into the NFL, like was said, pays enough for them to go back to school if they want whenever... Shaq is an example. It also frees up a scholarship (atm, but this will change if the new laws go through) to sign another playmaker. Just playing devil's advocate here... I like a 4 year man. |
Does any one know where the love of God goes...When the waves turn the minutes to hours? -G. Lightfoot
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Chimpy
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Barkley graduates this may anyway from what I read so the edumacation part is moot.
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'Reality' is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes.
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Paying to go back to school isn't the issue- it is staying in school with your friends and classmates. Like I said- it is a unique experience that can never be recaptured or recreated, and I hate to see people bail on it unless absolutely necessary.
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When speaking of the MMOG industry, the glass may be half full, but it's full of urine. HaemishM
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01101010
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You call it an accident. I call it justice.
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Paying to go back to school isn't the issue- it is staying in school with your friends and classmates. Like I said- it is a unique experience that can never be recaptured or recreated, and I hate to see people bail on it unless absolutely necessary.
Very true... Problem with division 1 schools is that they keep their money makers pretty well guarded from the rest of the population. They are in essence a fraternity that is apart from the rest of campus. But if you are going to school to learn how to be a pro football player, chances are you don't give two shits about the unique classmate experience but rather, "when am I getting paid?" |
Does any one know where the love of God goes...When the waves turn the minutes to hours? -G. Lightfoot
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High level college basketball is even worse. The players at Kentucky, Duke and UNC are treated like pro athletes from the time they step on campus, and there's so few of them that everyone knows what they look like.
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01101010
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You call it an accident. I call it justice.
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Does any one know where the love of God goes...When the waves turn the minutes to hours? -G. Lightfoot
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ghost
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He looks like a tool.  |
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Cal versus Texas may be one of the worst games ever. Ingmar, we've gotta do something about our teams....  |
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Ingmar
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No comment.
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Paelos
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Wow Cal, wow.
Can we erase that game from history?
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ghost
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Well, the outcome was in my favor, but it was a super shitty game. Neither one of those teams deserved a bowl.
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Ingmar
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Maynard isn't going to develop in time, since he's a JC transfer. We really need to be looking for our next QB now.
I feel a little bad for Keenan Allen, who is a Heisman-quality wideout on a team without a decent QB, but on the other hand, the QB is his half-brother so I guess he can blame himself for talking him into transferring probably...
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The Transcendent One: AH... THE ROGUE CONSTRUCT.
Nordom: Sense of closure: imminent.
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01101010
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Baylor/Washington... 8 minutes left and already +100 pts on the board. Holy shitsticks.
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Does any one know where the love of God goes...When the waves turn the minutes to hours? -G. Lightfoot
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WayAbvPar
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The Washington 'defense' is a goddamned travesty.
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When speaking of the MMOG industry, the glass may be half full, but it's full of urine. HaemishM
Always wear clean underwear because you never know when a Tory Government is going to fuck you.- Ironwood
Libertarians make fun of everyone because they can't see beyond the event horizons of their own assholes Surlyboi
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Rasix
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How is that bald guy still employed?
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Paelos
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I went to bed and Washington was up 41 to 20something. WTF?  |
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ghost
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I hope Robert Griffin III comes back to school. That dude is exciting to watch and he's not going to be a great pro prospect at QB.
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WayAbvPar
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How is that bald guy still employed?
Rumors have been swirling since about 5 minutes after the game ended that he has been fired, but no one can confirm yet. |
When speaking of the MMOG industry, the glass may be half full, but it's full of urine. HaemishM
Always wear clean underwear because you never know when a Tory Government is going to fuck you.- Ironwood
Libertarians make fun of everyone because they can't see beyond the event horizons of their own assholes Surlyboi
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01101010
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I hope Robert Griffin III comes back to school. That dude is exciting to watch and he's not going to be a great pro prospect at QB.
I recall hearing the same stuff about a kid named Cam. |
Does any one know where the love of God goes...When the waves turn the minutes to hours? -G. Lightfoot
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ghost
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I hope Robert Griffin III comes back to school. That dude is exciting to watch and he's not going to be a great pro prospect at QB.
I recall hearing the same stuff about a kid named Cam. He's no Cam Newton. The comparison is ridiculous. |
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Rasix
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He's a better passer.
I think he's a pretty solid pro prospect. Doesn't mean he'll make it at the next level. He's got a huge upside and keeps getting better. He's ridiculously athletic, takes care of the ball, and seems to have a good head for the game. He could benefit from sitting a year and not starting right away.
I don't think he'll come back. His top tools are all leaving this year. He's already won a heisman and bolstered the status of his program immensely.
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« Last Edit: December 31, 2011, 12:06:45 PM by Rasix »
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ghost
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I don't think he's a better passer at all. Newton has thrown for almost 4000 yards in his rookie season. No way Griffin tops that.
It was interesting listening to all the talking heads recommending that Griffin leave on the shows yesterday. I think he should stick for one more year. It may not help his draft status much, but he would be forever a legend in Texas which counts for something in your pocket book when it comes to endorsements and such.
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« Last Edit: December 31, 2011, 01:35:00 PM by ghost »
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Paelos
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I think most ppl are Prisoners of the moment on RG3
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Abagadro
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Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTES!
Your welcome PAC-12 for being a team that can win bowl games.
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Tannhauser
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I thought Vandy would pull it off, but credit to the Bearcats, they've had a good team all year.
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01101010
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You call it an accident. I call it justice.
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Does any one know where the love of God goes...When the waves turn the minutes to hours? -G. Lightfoot
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Chimpy
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RGIII is in the draft.
It is not official yet, but I am sure he will. From the article on ESPN it sounds like his main reason to stay would be to finish his Master's. |
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ghost
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Well, if he is then good luck to him. He seems like a great kid. Oh, and looking at a 2-0 halftime score for Georgia versus Sparty. Very exciting stuff, there. Edit: Aaron Murray just lit them up quickly. What a game!  |
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« Last Edit: January 02, 2012, 11:38:17 AM by ghost »
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ghost
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...............and Georgia sucks ass. |
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01101010
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Oregon's helmets look... ummm... too pretty?
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Does any one know where the love of God goes...When the waves turn the minutes to hours? -G. Lightfoot
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Paelos
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...............and Georgia sucks ass. Aaron Murray channeled Tony Romo in the second half. How the fuck do you go 0/4 with 1.5 sacks in THREE OTS!?!?! Also, special teams. We continue to take it up the tailpipe on that one. Fuck you 2011 season, you gave me nothing. Worse, you gave the Richt people hope that he can win a game, and the moment this fucking team takes the field against a top 25 opponent, you piss it away. So, he gets to stay, we get no SEC Championship, and we get no postseason win. Same as last year except the East was terrible. Oh, and the funny thing is we won't get exposed next year until WAAAAAY late, because our schedule is full of cupcakes. |
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Oh, and the funny thing is we won't get exposed next year until WAAAAAY late, because our schedule is full of cupcakes. That actually may be a good thing. It's usually the opposite for you guys, then Richt somehow saves his ass. |
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Paelos
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Heh, Va Tech. Geez. Clemson better win or the ACC is once again going to have one of "those years" in the post season. |
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You know it's bad when the Big Ten is beating you.
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Nevermore
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Heh, Va Tech. Geez. Clemson better win or the ACC is once again going to have one of "those years" in the post season. Way to represent, Clemson! |
Over and out.
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