NCAA Football 2008

TunerSteve · 01-08-2009, 10:53 AM

A players propensity for injury will most definately effect their value in the draft, so you can't say it doesn't matter. Teams that are investing millions of dollars, will take that into consideration when drafting a player, and deciding what round they will be drafted. Wells will most definately be drafted, but this will effect that position in the draft.

I'm a KC Chiefs fan (yes there are a few of us left

) and Brodie Croyle is about as fragile as a player can get. He's injured in every other game he plays in.

As for Tressel telling him to go pro...I don't think that's the coaches responsibility. They can certainly give them their blessing to go, but I would think in a sport as violent as football, an education should be an important item to take with you when you leave college. Too many players get hurt, and have nothing to fall back on if the pro football career doesn't work out.

Gwenny · 01-08-2009, 12:04 PM

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As for Tressel telling him to go pro...I don't think that's the coaches responsibility. They can certainly give them their blessing to go, but I would think in a sport as violent as football, an education should be an important item to take with you when you leave college. Too many players get hurt, and have nothing to fall back on if the pro football career doesn't work out.

Which is why Ohio State has a policy where players who go pro can return and get their diplomas after they are done with their pro careers. Woody Hayes started the program.

Dr. Worm · 01-08-2009, 12:19 PM

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Like I said, it doesn't matter. He still played phenomenally even with the injuries, which is what matters, not the fact that he was injured. I think he'll do great in the NFL, even if he is prone to injury. He has proven he can still play through it. So I don't see how his injuries are relevant.

Also I have been a buckeye fan since birth, so I don't really see what your point is with that either.

Yes, when he plays, he plays incredibly well, even when he's playing hurt, and this is why he should still go in the first round. He is easily a top 5 talent, but will probably not be drafted that high because of his injuries. When you are injury-prone, you are available to play for less snaps and you have a shorter shelf-life in the league. This is very relevant to coaches and GMs. My only point in saying that I am as true a Buckeyes fan as can be is that I love Beanie Wells, I think he's a great player, and I want to see him succeed as a pro. You just gave me the impression that you thought anyone doubting his future NFL success was somehow biased against him. I'm telling you that I'm not, I'm just acknowledging that all of his injuries are going to be a major red flag.

***Art*** · 01-08-2009, 04:19 PM

Rick Reilly is a total rock star.

Iceman-bass14 · 01-08-2009, 04:21 PM

Iam staking my stand for all to see...Go Gators.I couldnt bring myself to root for OU.

Gwenny · 01-08-2009, 06:28 PM

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Iam staking my stand for all to see...Go Gators.I couldnt bring myself to root for OU.

I would love for Florida to get embarrassed. I can't stand Urban Meyers.

TunerSteve · 01-08-2009, 06:49 PM

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Rick Reilly is a total rock star.

Great article Art. Thanks for sharing that! I agree as well, Utah Number 1

***Art*** · 01-08-2009, 09:41 PM

*ahem*

Big XII?

OVER-RATED! OVER-RATED! OVER-RATED!

Mr. claw · 01-08-2009, 09:50 PM

An excellent game, for both sides.

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

CHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMP!!

I really felt like the Gators were losing the whole game. Tee-hee.

***Art*** · 01-08-2009, 10:04 PM

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An excellent game, for both sides.

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

CHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMPCHOMP!!

I really felt like the Gators were losing the whole game. Tee-hee.

Ah yes. The BCS Championship. Annually deciding the second best team in college football.

Gwenny · 01-08-2009, 10:17 PM

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Ah yes. The BCS Championship. Annually deciding the second best team in college football.

I watched the game for about five minutes and realized I did not care whatsoever who won, since Utah was the real NC and it didn't matter.

So I watched the Simpsons Movie instead and got more out enjoyment out of it that.

mulletman · 01-08-2009, 10:21 PM

Everything that starts with the word 'Big' in college football, is over-rated.

Iceman-bass14 · 01-08-2009, 10:24 PM

Great game.

**Wesley7777** · 01-08-2009, 11:42 PM

I am currently a sooner but this game did not matter, the real champ is Utah.

gg7 · 01-08-2009, 11:45 PM

I knew Florida could beat Oklahoma. However, I'm not sure who would win between Utah and Florida. We will never know either. That's the game I wanted to see.