Not surprised, bummed, but not surprised....Good luck Nick...thanks for the great moments you gave to the Scarlet and Grey!!!
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scarletmike
Researching the Magic!
Don't blame him for not playing, but I do question the whole withdrawing from classes decision.
Guess its another data point that can be used to break down the illusion of student athletes.
Guess its another data point that can be used to break down the illusion of student athletes.
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For a guy that's going to be a professional football player, the only reason to go to class is if he is a scholar (in terms of interest, not intellect).
He has no incentive whatsoever to go to those classes. He needs to focus on rehab, and he's more than earned the right to have access to all of Ohio State's resources to that end.
There will be plenty of time to finish his degree after football is done. For now, it is worth it on a number of levels to jettison those classes, not the least of which is that it is a huge campus and just getting around that campus with a rehabbing injury is a risk... a small one in terms of probability perhaps, but a multi-million dollar one in terms of consequence.
He has no incentive whatsoever to go to those classes. He needs to focus on rehab, and he's more than earned the right to have access to all of Ohio State's resources to that end.
There will be plenty of time to finish his degree after football is done. For now, it is worth it on a number of levels to jettison those classes, not the least of which is that it is a huge campus and just getting around that campus with a rehabbing injury is a risk... a small one in terms of probability perhaps, but a multi-million dollar one in terms of consequence.
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I know, that's my point. Why rule out eligibility at this stage rather than wait a month? I guess if you really hate class, but that's about all I can come up with.
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Abenaki
Ohio against the world.
As a fan of the program, man that's a bummer.
As a person, he's 7 months from being financially set at 21 years old. I can't say I wouldn't make the same decision in his shoes. Do right by yourself and your family and go get paid. I hope he kills it in the league.
As a person, he's 7 months from being financially set at 21 years old. I can't say I wouldn't make the same decision in his shoes. Do right by yourself and your family and go get paid. I hope he kills it in the league.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Not really surprised, he has to do what he feels is in the best interest of his long term (financial) future.
As they say in football (i.e. when you lose a player).....
As they say in football (i.e. when you lose a player).....
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zincfinger
Gert Frobe-approved
You'd have to pay the players a hell of a lot to make that a factor in a situation like this.
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No, the DE situation will indeed be "fine" without Nick...it would be "fantastic" with him.
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Systems_id
Head Coach
Right. I still think this whole mess can be solved by letting players make money off of their likeness and generally take money from whoever is offering. No reason a player like Nick or Dwyane shouldn't be able to take money from boosters, sign an endorsement deal, or sign autographs for cash. It's not going to skew competitive balance further than it already is right now.
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1926Buckeyes
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Not to derail this too much, but I agree with this even though it's a messy, messy solution. I'd rather the university give full scholarships and better facilities to lesser sports than worry about paying football/basketball player money.
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