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And I wasn't suggesting a practice player is rich, but let's not pretend a 100K is poverty either. Not sure where you are getting 125K. It is simply not true. Highest payout is about 150K. lowest could be 88K. But this is just an example of people not knowing how any of it actually works...

I don't think it is always about bad advice. And just to be clear it can be up to 150K for 17 weeks...some team may only pay you 100K. If you are a Jr thinking about leaving you have to factor everything. What do you think your draft status will be after another year vs. being a late round...

Well, you are right. Every situation is different. There is no one answer for every player. Almost every player is faces the same slim odds and even if they do make it they may only be in the league for a few years. Odds are not in their favor. But they are chasing their own dreams so...

As opposed to what. Playing another year of college - then going to practice squad – then out of the league. Why bother playing the extra year in college if you are only going to a practice squad and then out of the league. At least going to the NFL a player makes money, gets professional...

Practice squad guys can make up to 150K for just the season. I think they will be fine.

Players need a reason to stay and keeping players is a problem at every school, not just Miami. It is easy to decide to stay at Clemson or Bama…though many don’t. But who wants to come back for a 6 or 7 win program vs coming back with a chance to win big. You can get a degree anytime. You have...