That's exactly right. If they receive any sort of money from NIL, sign a contract like other paid athletes. It's ridiculous how the cowards at the ncaa allowed college football to dissolve into chaos.this is why we need contracts
I have zero problem when guys who everyone knows will be high first-round picks opt out of their bowl game. They're looking at tens of millions of dollars in guaranteed money that's as good as theirs as long as they make it to draft day healthy and uninjured. No brainer.
When guys like Jermari Harris do it, it's just kind of stupid and laughable. They should be taking every opportunity they have to show out in real games with NFL scouts watching. As it stands he's a mid- to late-rounder at best.
yep, the wild wild west just became abandon shipcollege football is heading toward an apocalypse… gonna get much more ugly going forward
I think the NCAA is sitting back and thinking hey we get blasted by the supreme court and every other lawsuit so we are going to sit back and watch the dominoes fall and then we will re-erect a system.Honestly the NCAA is toothless. Another organization needs to be in charge and start wrapping their arms around this.
Well the ncaa was fighting a lot of this but they keep losing court cases. It is capitalism at its best or worse. It is hard to mix capitalism with amateurism.Absolutely right! This is what the NCAA has turned everything into. It is only going to get worse. Guys are going to start opting out earlier than the 10th game. Some will start opting out after 6 games. College football is not worth watching anymore. But we all know people will continue to watch. This is their life.
Very disappointing to hear as he has his education paid for
Sad state of affairs in college football. Also feels like we are on a sinking ship.
college football is heading toward an apocalypse… gonna get much more ugly going forward
If true, he quit in his team - who wants to draft a quitter? Showing lack of character!I wondered when stuff like this would happen (mid season departures vs skipping bowl games). Why risk injury when you have proven you are worth some big dollars at the next level? Now, if Harris is worth big dollars could be debated. But I don’t blame kids for thinking about life changing paydays.
Good move not playing for anything
Sad state of affairs in college football. Also feels like we are on a sinking ship.
PP’s pathetic soft scheme was killing the kid’s chancesHe was a late 2, early 3rd round projected pick at one time, but has since dropped to late 4th or early 5th round. Who knows. But I bet Phil is not going to be one of his references on his resume. I cannot imagine how pissed Parker was, maybe not, I could be wrong.
A rare occasion I agree with you. Burn this circus down, I wouldn't miss it at all.Looking forward to it
THIS!!!I think the NCAA is sitting back and thinking hey we get blasted by the supreme court and every other lawsuit so we are going to sit back and watch the dominoes fall and then we will re-erect a system.
We have all said this is the wild wild west, no rules, pull out your 6 shooter and blast away, everyone for themselves
THIS TOO!!!Well the ncaa was fighting a lot of this but they keep losing court cases. It is capitalism at its best or worse. It is hard to mix capitalism with amateurism.
A rare occasion I agree with you. Burn this circus down, I wouldn't miss it at all.
PP’s pathetic soft scheme was killing the kid’s chances
Meh, i dont know. The nfl does really seem all too concerned about character and if they do, i dont think this type of issue raises any red flagsSomebody gave him some very bad advice.
Unless you’re a sure fire top 40 or so pick a move like this HAS to hurt your draft standing.
He was middle round pick at best currently, don’t see this doing anything other than having team’s question his character.
Did he do this day before the game?
Sad state of affairs in college football. Also feels like we are on a sinking ship.
His combine performance is what the NFL will look at.Poor decision on his part, his chances of making the nfl aren’t great.
Meh, i dont know. The nfl does really seem all too concerned about character and if they do, i dont think this type of issue raises any red flags
Agree — makes much more sense for a certain early first round pick than a guy projected in the 5th roundSomebody gave him some very bad advice.
Unless you’re a sure fire top 40 or so pick a move like this HAS to hurt your draft standing.
He was middle round pick at best currently, don’t see this doing anything other than having team’s question his character.
You seem to know a lot about this stuff and have definitive statements of fact. I wonder what your qualifications are?His combine performance is what the NFL will look at.
Why take a chance of getting hurt now given the fact that 1/2 wins doesn't make any difference?
You just sound bitter.
I get it and agree but….education? It’s not on his radar.Very disappointing to hear as he has his education paid for
If I was a GM or owned a Team I would during the interview process at the combine ask Him You quit on Your Team, If I draft You could You tell Me why I can be sure You wont quit on My Team if We are in a tough stretch of a Season or a Game? See what His answer is . Unfortunately NFL Teams could care less if a Guy is a criminal or has horrible Character as long as they produce .Meh, i dont know. The nfl does really seem all too concerned about character and if they do, i dont think this type of issue raises any red flags
From some other tweets looks like there may be lots of crow to be eaten in this thread.
Hoping what I've seen is true and both are out for medical reasons.