Players leaving

[prinmemo]

I am not totally against paying players but in terms of value provided by universities to players, I would say a free year of schooling, medical care, and the ability to improve my earnings a year out by $1m+ is a pretty good deal.

But it’s not a good deal. Any term other than money is a sucker’s deal.

I have no problem with any kid leaving after three years, whether they’re ready or not. I also don’t worry too much about if they don’t make it if they leave early because MOST would not benefit from an extra year (Leinhart...). Finding out they’re not good enough is exactly what most recreation kids have to learn, what most high school kids have to learn and what most college kids have to learn. They just happen to be one of those kids this time.

If I had a choice to come back for a National Championship or make some money, I’m going for the money and it’s exactly what I would counsel to a kid.

Lastly, for those who play even one year, $2.5MM goes a long way (well, it should, 30 fo 30 “Broke” cautionary tales not included). It’s about 15 years worth of salary for the BEST undergrads in their class at Miami.

School’s not for everyone, but money is.

How much are they earning if they don’t make a team?

The key thing is having good advisors that tell the kids the truth about their prospects so that they could make a well-informed decision.

Going pro when you have very little shot of even being on a roster makes zero sense financially. Better to wait a year and see if you improve your prospects and graduate college.

If you’re going in the first two or three rounds for sure then it is a no brained.

Like anything in life, the ability to evaluate your options properly is key.

 

[Vizslacane]

All but the practice squad players are immediately in the highest tax bracket, so much of those funds are taxed at 39%. And that's just federal. If they go to a NY or CA team, and some other states, add another 10-15%. It's not much money, and it's definitely not forever money, even for kids who started with nothing.

 

[BALLHAWKU]

Selfishly, I hope RJ and Norton (and D. Jackson for that matter) stick around for next year, but realistically, I believe they all declare.

On the offense side, I think we're in bit of a better position for next year (as far as returning starters go).

Why would D Jackson leave ?

 

[dudenate]

Selfishly, I hope RJ and Norton (and D. Jackson for that matter) stick around for next year, but realistically, I believe they all declare.

On the offense side, I think we're in bit of a better position for next year (as far as returning starters go).

Why would D Jackson leave ?

If D-line continues to have a good year (and he's a decent part of that play both in stats and production), he may consider it. Who knows what draft grade he'll be given. I hope he stays but I guess I've grown accustomed to players I thought may stay and they declare.

 

[Ttack99]

man streeter leaving early was the worst smh, I believe Graig Cooper left early too, after blowing out a knee.

could be wrong, but believe he was a senior