OT Mccaffrey to skip Sun Bowl to focus on draft

[FartMan69]

I hope this kills the Bowl system. It's such a stupid thing to begin with and now that ESPN owns all of them and uses them as advertising cash cows I say that's a good thing

 

[BHusky]

The NCAA created this mess by more than doubling the number of bowl games in the last 20 years

I hope this kills the Bowl system. It's such a stupid thing to begin with and now that ESPN owns all of them and uses them as advertising cash cows I say that's a good thing

And the only place to put the blame is on the NCAA who created this mess in the first place. You reap what you sow and in their case they got greedy and are starting to feel the repercussions of that. In the last 20 years they have more than doubled the number of bowl games to drive their own revenue. What was once a major accomplishment to make a bowl game is now just a watered down participation trophy and players/teams have recognized that. Why jeopardize an injury in a game that the public has now deemed meaningless (outside of New Year's Bowls and the Playoff).

 

[MilliniumPrince]

I've seen him projected anywhere from 15+/- to late first round.

And based on NCAA bylaws (unless they've changed very recently) ALL scholarships are one year deals.

I have seen similar projections. He was a great college athlete, but I just don't see him in the first round.

The BIG 10 has guaranteed scholarships (as long as the athlete stays in good standing with the University and the Athletic Dept.).

 

[MilliniumPrince]

If you are on a team you play until the season is over. That simple. Without Stanford football he isn't going to the NFL. This idea that nobody has any responsibility to anyone beyond himself is really a pretty sad state of affairs. At some point taking it to its logical conclusion you'll see players sitting out regular season games especially if they are either out of contention or losing. Why make an effort if you can't go on to the conference title/final four. Bett r quit on your team mates so you don't risk getting hurt and maybe lower your draft place.

Officially, Stanford's season is over. And don't kid yourself, he could have played in 50 or 60 different programs and still made the League. I also think it is fair if Stanford tells him he has to pay for any remaining courses toward his degree. As we all know, the most important thing to Division I Programs is the education of their players. Take away that his academic ride if they see fit.

The point made earlier in the thread is a great one. Stanford can offer to cover him for say $5 Million if they want him to play in an exhibition.

 

[Jax Husky]

I fully support Fournette & McCaffrey skipping their meaningless bowl games to focus on the draft.

My only issue is that people don't get to call them team players.

Just to clear one thing up, Fournette has been hurt all year and only played in 6 games due to a nagging high ankle sprain that requires a minor surgery to fix. He needs these extra weeks to rest and prepare for the career that will put food on his daughter's table.

I keep seeing commentary and hearing pundits jibber jabber, while conveniently leaving this out to further thei own agendas and talking points about being "team players". This is the kind of ish that no talent old wbite guys named Kornheiser love.

 

[ShakyTheMohel]

I don't think this was posted...some interesting perspectives here. The only way Richt makes sense if he says that coaches also have to stay through bowl games.

Richt critical of standouts skipping bowls: 'Sad'

I think if I had spent that much time with my teammates, it would be hard to sit out my final game. I get that most of these games are meaningless, but for the non NFL guys, it's your final game and it means something. And having the best guys on the field trying to win seems like it would be important to them. It's a tough call, but I can't imagine sitting it out. ( unless you are banged up like Fournette).

 

[superjohn]

Trenton Irwin ‏@trenton_4 3h 3 hours ago
The whole team supports @CMccaffrey5 in everything and anything. Hes been a leader to this team through the easy times and tough times.

TheNFLWire ‏@TheNFLWire 1h 1 hour ago
Stanford's Solomon Thomas posts tribute to draft-bound teammate, roommate Christian McCaffrey

My buddy is close friends with Trent Irwin's dad. Great kid and a tight-knit team at Stanford.