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Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:34 am to victoire sécurisé
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It is a damn corrupt system that prevents young men from making a living at the one truly marketable skill that they will ever have.
You have the right to work. You do not have the right to play in the NFL.
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It will probably take a dozen more Ed O'Bannon's to fight the system before things will truly change.
Maurice Clarette tried this and the NFL rules were upheld.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:35 am to Bootycall
I would expect him to have an insurance policy similar to Bridgewater. I'm all for the kids but don't agree with this , these are some of the most enjoyable football days of his life. At the next level there is $$$ involved which brings a lot of other things into the equation making it a job. Believe it or not some players still LOVE the game!
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:36 am to TigerBaitTx
If I was LF and LSU wins title, I would sit the next year. Kid is ready and does the right thing. Clarett was a Douche Bag that did not deserve it
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:37 am to Bootycall
He's a durable dude. Did u see gurley get drafted? After a major injury. Ur in ur one chromosome away from being a retard
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:38 am to Tigeralltheway
If we win a title and he wins a heisman I would suspect miles to reduce his carries next year quite a bit
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:39 am to victoire sécurisé
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It is a damn corrupt system that prevents young men from making a living at the one truly marketable skill that they will ever have.
I have mixed feelings about some of this. One solution is to pay the players in college. The problem is that it's difficult to ensure that there is a level playing field for all teams within the NCAA. However, revenue sharing from these massive TV deals for the big conferences should allow teams within those conferences to use that money for stipends.
As a grad assistant I get a modest stipend to compensate me for the work I do. College sports are essentially an apprenticeship. Many of these players go into various sports related careers aside from playing professionally. I have no problem with student athletes getting a better stipend.
Allowing guys to enter the draft earlier is silly. Football players like Fournette are the exception and not the rule. To try and change the rules for him would unfortunately create a giant mess. Plenty of underprepared juniors make the mistake of leaving early, and I think it would be even worse for freshman and sophomores coming out.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:40 am to SG_Geaux
The market for professional football players has been unreasonably constricted by collusion between the NCAA, NFL, and NFLPA. If the NFL ran a farm league, these late-round draftees who can't make a roster could make a decent living for years and perhaps develop into a player that can compete at the highest level.
But if that system existed, the NFL would have to fund that league. The NFL's margins would take a hit and the NCAA would lose billions.
So why doesn't someone step in and create a pro farm league you say? Because state laws prevent people from extending professional contract to "amateur" athletes! The state universities have laws to protect their access to cheap labor.
But if that system existed, the NFL would have to fund that league. The NFL's margins would take a hit and the NCAA would lose billions.
So why doesn't someone step in and create a pro farm league you say? Because state laws prevent people from extending professional contract to "amateur" athletes! The state universities have laws to protect their access to cheap labor.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:49 am to victoire sécurisé
well, there is also the marketing perspective. the NBA could fund a developmental league but the problem is that fans still don't know who the young players are. the NBA created the "1-year rule" to get 1 year of exposure for super talents to create buzz and get free marketing for those guys. that way your kevin durants, derrick roses, etc are known to fans and excitement builds
college sports are the perfect mix of "prime time" with legit fan associations to the team to create that free marketing
college sports are the perfect mix of "prime time" with legit fan associations to the team to create that free marketing
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:51 am to Bootycall
Insurance policy reflecting his draft value. Examples:
Teddy Bridgewater ($10 million)
Jadeveon Clowney ($5 million)
Marqise Lee ($10 million)
He should be taken care of.
Teddy Bridgewater ($10 million)
Jadeveon Clowney ($5 million)
Marqise Lee ($10 million)
He should be taken care of.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 9:58 am to SlowFlowPro
I agree that it's smart marketing on the NBA's part to build on the present, popular system. But it's not an argument to justify the collegiate football system as it stands.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:05 am to Bootycall
He loves LSU! 
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:13 am to Bootycall
The NFL has the rule for a reason. As good as LF is the nfl is a lot faster and stronger league than College. They try to protect the players.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:18 am to victoire sécurisé
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I agree that it's smart marketing on the NBA's part to build on the present, popular system. But it's not an argument to justify the collegiate football system as it stands.
How many freshman and sophomores are truly NFL ready right now? Hell how many juniors are for that matter? You have to draw a line somewhere.
The rule is there to protect the NFL and to protect young immature players from themselves and from the agents that prey on them.
This post was edited on 9/27/15 at 10:20 am
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:30 am to victoire sécurisé
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You're getting down voted to hell, but you are correct. It is a damn corrupt system that prevents young men from making a living at the one truly marketable skill that they will ever have.
Aren't players allowed to go to the pros from high school? If so, no one is preventing anyone with talent from entering the draft.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:39 am to Bootycall
Life is not all about money. LF is getting an experience that will never happen again. He should marvel and enjoy it as long as he can. The NFL will be there.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:40 am to Bootycall
On the contrary. We need to make the rule 4 years out of high school so he can stay through his senior year. I understand your point but the longer he is here the better.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:43 am to Red Stick Tigress
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FYI, Fournette is pursuing a degree that he plans to obtain in THREE years, not four. That would make his "Senior Day" come early. He should be graduating (or close to it) by the time he enters the draft.
Did not know this, thanks for sharing. He is very mature compared to other kids his age.
Posted on 9/27/15 at 10:47 am to tigerinthebayou
LF7 is so rare that none of us will probably ever see a back like this again. So I think the rule is just fine. If he is able to stay healthy he will be the first pick in the draft. Don't remember the last time a running back was first.
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