I just finished reading an article about the Citrus Bowl and expectation that a good number of Alabama, and some Michigan NFL prospects will sit out the bowl game. The article does not identify even one player who plans to sit out the bowl game.I heard one take that Michigan might have fewer players sit out than if they were playing like Florida or Texas A&M or something, simply because the benefit of having tape against Alabama outweighs the risk of injury.
If you're going to sit out against Alabama, why didn't ya sit out against Ohio State?That's my only question. I don't really disagree with it, but how are the non CFP bowl games any more of an "exhibition" than a late season game for a team that is already bowl eligible, but eliminated from CFP or CCG contention?
One Dawg who might have said he's playing (a DB). I would guess Swift (RB) will sit, he's been hurt anyway, and probably an OL (both juniors). But none have announced that I've seen. The "good news" is that Brian Herrien (SR) who I see as a very solid RB may get a chance to shine. He has waited his turn for four years (it never quite came) and deserves a look by someone in the League.
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(https://www.cfb51.com/big-ten/what-players-are-sitting-out-the-bowl-season/)Herrien delivered a tweet at the start of the season that made me roll my eyes in a big way, and I kinda still do at him.
Quitters never win.But they get PAIIIIIIIID!
But they get PAIIIIIIIID!I've heard a few GM's state that they would not take a quitter.
?He posted something about how he was a no-star and then suddenly a three star, and stars mean nothing. And that's mostly fine. I don't totally mind a kid going on about being underrated or whatnot.
I've heard a few GM's state that they would not take a quitter.They're lying.
If you're going to sit out against Alabama, why didn't ya sit out against Ohio State?if you're going to sit out the Citrus Bowl on Jan 1st, why wouldn't ya sit out the Fiesta or the Peach on Dec 28th?
I sitting out is OK, when does it become OK? Right before the big rivalry game, if you're not going to make the CFP? Before the CCG if you're not going to make the CFP even with a win? Or if you're big underdogs?That is the key word here. Thank you.
IMO, if you commit to play your senior season, you play your senior season, to include post-season games. Your teammates are playing, your coaches are coaching, so why are you taking a pass?
If sitting out is OK, when does it become OK? Right before the big rivalry game, if you're not going to make the CFP? Before the CCG if you're not going to make the CFP even with a win? Or if you're big underdogs?Ask Joey Bosa.
IMO, if you commit to play your senior season, you play your senior season, to include post-season games. Your teammates are playing, your coaches are coaching, so why are you taking a pass?
Ummm...Weird. XFL Draft already happened
https://twitter.com/Warchant/status/1205968659191140352
Tell it to Jaylon Smith or Jake Butt,unless someone gets a Lloyds of London policy I can hardly blame them.If a kid gets hurt how much money does the university president,head coach,network execs lose?Butt reportedly received a $543,000 payout due to a loss of value insurance claim he received due to his ACL injury. On May 11, 2017, the Denver Broncos signed Butt to a four-year, $2.70 million contract that included a signing bonus of $300,938.
Weird. XFL Draft already happenedDid the US Military reinstate the draft?
Butt reportedly received a $543,000 payout due to a loss of value insurance claim he received due to his ACL injury. On May 11, 2017, the Denver Broncos signed Butt to a four-year, $2.70 million contract that included a signing bonus of $300,938.I get that they're not poor but booth would have garnered a lot more in the 1st rd were they were pegged.Remember once in that price range Uncle Sam snaps about half.So injury obviously is a game changer in the check out line
Smith was the fourth linebacker drafted in 2016. On May 20, 2016, the Dallas Cowboys signed Smith to a four-year, $6.49 million contract that includes $4.42 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $2.92 million.
I get that they're not poor but booth would have garnered a lot more in the 1st rd were they were pegged.Remember once in that price range Uncle Sam snaps about half. So injury obviously is a game changer in the check out lineNot anymore. Below is a graduated table.
| [th]Rate[/th] [th]For Unmarried Individuals, Taxable Income Over[/th] [th]For Married Individuals Filing Joint Returns, Taxable Income Over[/th] [th]For Heads of Households, Taxable Income Over[/th] | |||
| 10% | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 12% | $9,700 | $19,400 | $13,850 |
| 22% | $39,475 | $78,950 | $52,850 |
| 24% | $84,200 | $168,400 | $84,200 |
| 32% | $160,725 | $321,450 | $160,700 |
| 35% | $204,100 | $408,200 | $204,100 |
| 37% | $510,300 | $612,350 | $510,300 |
I used to report my earnings for reffing soccer games.I report every single penny that I make officiating High school football and wrestling. Even when I was doing pee wee football and they were paying cash.
I need tax knowledge on my game earnings. Not an official LLC, just on the side so far.
Disturbing message board chatter regarding 8 players which may not suit up for one of the two semis. Not by choice. Dare I fire up the bowl suspension and ineligible thread from years past? I think it broke the year FSU had 20 odd dudes suspended.I think I'm aware of the team whose message boards are chattering.
Disturbing message board chatter regarding 8 players which may not suit up for one of the two semis. Not by choice. Dare I fire up the bowl suspension and ineligible thread from years past? I think it broke the year FSU had 20 odd dudes suspended.Ah, I miss those days. When you just magically found out Christmas week that like three starters hadn't been to class all semester
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EL2odJ8XUAEVzWH.jpg)extremely grateful, was an honor, and most importantly a blessing, but..............
I guess one more "battle" with the "brothers" doesn't matter. Man, I hate this trend.
I hope the kid has a huge game and improves his draft stockYup. I'll be pulling for the Ags on behalf of my i s c & a aggie wife, but I love it when a promising prospect plays instead of sitting out. Best of luck to him!
I hope the kid has a huge game and improves his draft stockWhere do folks have him going now? (I realize "folks" are guessing at this to a large degree.) I also would like folks who play to have a game that ups their stock.
Where do folks have him [Chuba Hubbard] going now? (I realize "folks" are guessing at this to a large degree.) I also would like folks who play to have a game that ups their stock.I've heard 3rd-roundish, whereas a great senior year might boost him to 2nd round.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-rb-watch-chuba-hubbard-joins-a-deep-class-of-running-back-prospects/ (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-rb-watch-chuba-hubbard-joins-a-deep-class-of-running-back-prospects/)
This is a bit out of date and has him seventh among running backs (but they also have D'Andre Swift at first, which probably is a dubious guess).
B - if any NFL team alters its value of a player by what he does in a bowl (ie - ONE GAME), then they're probably a dumpster-fire of a franchiseChuba played in 13 games last season - in 7 of those games he had 7 or fewer carries
Well a pro day is sort of unique, isn't it? A bowl game is just another example of something you have on film plenty already.A pro day is basically so scouts can check off what they already know or cross people off lists. They mostly learn nothing new (unless it's like a snapper or something).
Idk, personally, the success or failure of a draft pick on any given team is much more random chance/luck than anyone involved would like to admit.
I understand the one Alabama LB sitting out - dude missed all of 2018 with an injury and 10 games of 2017. Why a team would draft a guy like that beats me....Big, fast pass rusher. If he beats the injury, maybe a talent. If he doesn't, well it's football. Most guys are gonna get hurt at some point.
Looks like "just" three playersDumbasses. Couldn't wait 3-4 weeks, I guess.
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28327353/sources-three-oklahoma-players-suspended-cfp-semifinal-game-vs-lsu (https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/28327353/sources-three-oklahoma-players-suspended-cfp-semifinal-game-vs-lsu)
ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia will be without a third starting offensive lineman when it takes on No. 7 Baylor in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2020 (8:45 p.m. ET on ESPN). Fourth-year junior right guard Ben Cleveland will miss the bowl game due to academic issues per his father, Derek.So say Baylor beats UGA. I tend to look at the other side of the "UGA was down a few players" and/or "they didn't show up" ideas - unfortunately, it would cheapen the potential victory for Baylor. Yes, they get the win, it goes down in black-and-white and all, but for us who are around now, we know the win wouldn't be 100% strong.
UGA is not going to do well without a good running game.Why not? You have a better QB than Justin Fields apparently. :57: