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yes. this is my point. He is not restricted to go make money. He is restricted by NCAA rules to go to NFL, not by the university. And if you want to argue against the NCAA then I would say that someone needs to be the bad guy. As I mentioned earlier if everything became an unregulated, market driven economy then kiss all Virginia Tech traditions goodbye. The NCAA does not restrict you from earning money when you choose but it has built in a protection to young players entering a man's game too early.
You could argue that is unfair but this is not the NBA. High school kids cannot jump to NFL. Just look at all the recent uproar about concussions. Young 18 year old kids would get destroyed at that level or NFL teams would just create a farm league. But they don't need to because college football provides that service AND give these kids an education.
But please don't read that I am an NCAA lover. I have many disagreements with how they operate. Clearinghouse being my primary point of wrath.
Ah I see. Thanks for the explanation.
What happened to Kris Harley? Four star stud coming in. Playin' more like Chris Farley.
I think he scrambled real well as a quarterback in HS and I think he has enough weight to play the position. I think it is a good idea now that depth is a little thin at the position.
Also does anyone know what the deal is with Kris Harley? I feel like our back-up DT's are incredibly undersized
If I recall, he's a player that wants to have the ball in his hands and that's why ended up at receiver. Safety might be the position with the most upside for him.
I agree with Shake, except to say that you are already getting what you earned. Free education, room and board, premium on-the-job training, gentrification, medical coverage, public relations training (for those allowed to speak to press), name marketing on a national level through television, print and online media. You EARNED all of that when you CHOOSE to attend our university.
I am in the design field and if I had that kind of completely free, worth millions of dollars, exposure of my talent I wouldn't have needed to wait until I was 33 to open my own architecture practice.
Again, I believe players should receive some additional money. But the idea that they are owed outrageous amounts of money from merchandising, etc is disproportionate to the reality of what they are already receiving.
I just had a seizure.
Yea, I'd definitely say safety is a better fit considering his body type. He needs to see the field.
I think your response was a little (lot) more explanatory than mine.
Yes, but the point is that he doesn't HAVE to go to the NFL. He can go play in the AFL of CFL. If he wants the NFL then he would need to "showcase his art" at the "gallery" for one more year. Either way it is a choice that is being made.
Edit: Damn you deathrow821 for getting the jump on me!
This was my optimistic POV too.
Yea, but there are other professional leagues he can enter instead.
Johnny was not restricted to return after he won the Heisman, he CHOOSE to.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that to be eligible for the NFL draft, you have to be out of high school for 3 years. This upcoming year is Johnny's third year, so he had to come back.
EDIT: realized as soon as I clicked "post" that he could have pursued another avenue, e.g. AFL. One doesn't have to be in college for 3 years, just out of high school. So your point stands, he did choose to return to school. +1 for making a good point.
College players already benefit well beyond the college tuition.
Consider the following:
- The opportunity to earn a degree at an institution they most likely would have never been accepted into if not for their athletic abilities. As we all know, a degree from VT or even LOLUVA is a platform to a lifetime of substantially increased earnings. Getting preferential treatment versus non-athletes with a similar academic profile is a HUGE benefit.
- Access to tutors to assist with studies
- Access to top-notch strength/conditioning experts, facilities, and nutritionists. This has a substantial market value.
- A life experience and lessons in leadership from leaders. How many of us would pay big-money to sit at the end of a the VT bench for a season? It's a life experience that cannot easily be duplicated.
When college football involves explicit payments to players, then it becomes something different altogether, and something I can already watch - on Sundays.
If I'm Manziel and I want to maximize my pay THIS YEAR, I play arena football. If I'm Manziel and I want to build my brand, I play for A&M.
Also, if enough guys went the arena football route, the NFL would eventually change its policy.
Back in the day I did. Those days are gone.
Incorrect. The university is not restricting you from earning money on football. You seem to be forgetting that the university and it's rules were chosen voluntarily, and as such you can voluntarily leave school to earn money in any manner you choose. IE. go play in AFL or if you are really good, leave early for the NFL.
The art gallery is a metaphor for the platform in which you can exhibit your art. If you do well, then everyone is happy for you to go on and make money. Johnny was not restricted to return after he won the Heisman, he CHOOSE to. Just as the artist is not restricted to sell at the gallery again, but if that gallery is doing a good job at exhibiting your art and increasing your value then perhaps its worth it to stay.
Your point is that you want payment now when in actuality the payment is merely differed to the point of your choosing. You are not restricted. If you think your good enough to earn big boy money, then go do it.
Actually, good sir, you got the cheapest seats of anyone. In fact, y'all get PAID to go. Lucky bastards.
They should just check their position score and choose the highest. Works for me on the xbox.
THAT.WAS.AWESOME. I had to close it because I was about to throw up from all the lights and movement.
It reminds me of this classic infomercial for some reason:
Can Joel Caleb play RB, or is he more suited as a safety type on defense? It's always a challenge figuring out where to slot the "athlete" recruits.
My knee-jerk reaction to Caleb wasn't so much, "dang, he must not be working out so well at WR", but rather, "gotta get him on the field. TB's the best shot." /O&M glasses
The Caleb move is interesting. With Holmes gone maybe they see him being able to contribute this season as an RB.
Between this and the full trailer from "The A.V. Club" I've accomplished nothing at work today.
God I love TKP!
Oh. My. God.
Caleb is ridiculous with the ball in his hands, so this makes sense. Remember, before his injury he was the #1 prospect in VA for his year.
Another thing this speaks to is the confidence in the current corps of WR's heading into camp, a fact that is especially impressive given the collective lack of experience.