pehawk":m4vyvtmh said:
Recon (accidently replied via PM originally): Well, of course I'd prefer a Husky to throw caution to the wind. But at the same time, I have to admit that preference is completely selfish. I'm asking someone to risk millions, life changing money, for my amusement. I'm happy that players do risk it...but also understanding if they choose not to.
I do get why someone would choose to play a bit reserved on the field when millions are on the line. I just don't necessarily like seeing college sports become controlled by the mighty dollar that way nor do like seeing 50+ other guys playing 100% while one teammate is not. I guess that's selfish of me to want players to risk that, but isn't that player being a bit selfish, as well, to his team? To his school? The fans? Mostly I just want to see players play all out for the love of the game.
You're right it is for entertainment but that's the reason these players are playing for millions of dollars to begin with. The fans support. Could you imagine Alabama fans supporting Nick Saban letting his first round prospect play anything less than full speed? No way! They expect its players to put everything on the line each game. In return, they give back the millions of dollars of revenue and treatment that goes with it.
FWIW, I don't think I've seen any strong evidence that there are college players actually taking it to the extreme that they are avoiding contact or practice to stay healthy for the draft. Clowney always looked to play hard when I watched him.
Good topic, btw
Sorry JSeahawks for getting off topic. I feel extremely bad for the kid and the program. To come back for his Senior year for a chance to play in a Championship game but then this? Damn. I wish him a speedy recovery. I guess if there's one sliver of positive out of this, it gives Seattle an opportunity to draft this talented kid and let him redshirt his rookie year.
