Johnny Manziel (unemployed)

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So it begins (and ends)

Keith Jackson shoulda been forced to come out of retirement to announce A&M games. Noone would sound better saying Johnny Football out loud

 

[Mac]

It makes no [censored]ing sense whatsoever. Johnny Trainwreck's parents might be laughably hillbilly, but they're rich, East Texas, "oil discovered on the farm" hillbilly.

They give [Mark May]brick everything he wants. How could he be that [censored]ing dumb.

You been paying attention the past few months?

Really its been since he went to college...shenanigans

 

[Oh8ch]

Rules is rules and this is similar to what OSU went down for. I get it.

But it underscores the absurdity of NCAA control. The kid is selling his own signature. Not equipment. Not access. Not getting money from boosters. Not getting paid to play. Just selling his own personal signature.

He is part of a billion dollar business - and his signature is not his.

 

[NFBuck]

This kid is a ticking timebomb. If this doesn't bring him down, something else will. I mean, he showed up at a UT frat party, for chrissakes. Could you imagine Braxton showing up at a scUM kegger? He obviously isn't the brightest bulb on the tree.

 

[TexasBuck]

The only thing dumber than an arrogant athlete who thinks he's above the rules is the sports media. Until this story develops further, I'm going to assume this is just more media attention whoring.

 

[HorseshoeFetish]

Really its been since he went to college...shenanigans

And not the good kind of shenanigans either. It's stories like this that make me wish Shane Morris would reactivate his Twitter account.:(

 

[Bucknut24]

Eleven Warriors ‏@11W 32m
So, Manziel should be able to profit from his likeness, but Pryor, Posey et al were the devil for selling awards. Got it.

 

[TexasBuck]

The only thing dumber than an arrogant athlete who thinks he's above the rules is the sports media. Until this story develops further, I'm going to assume this is just more media attention whoring.

I have to alter my comments. The NCAA is actually investigating the issue so I can't fault the media for reporting this story. However, as long as A&M/Manziel, aren't helpful in any way toward the investigation, I have full confidence the NCAA will find no wrong doing.

 

[BuckeyeNation27]

To people saying it doesn't make sense bc he's loaded......have you not followed anything this kid does? It's not about the money, it's about the fact that people will pay him for autographs. It makes him the rock star that sits courtside for NBA games.

 

[Oh8ch]

Before you know it this kid is going to be exploiting his notoriety to get laid.

 

[HorseshoeFetish]

To people saying it doesn't make sense bc he's loaded......have you not followed anything this kid does? It's not about the money, it's about the fact that people will pay him for autographs. It makes him the douche that sits courtside for NBA games.

FIFY

 

[NFBuck]

I have to alter my comments. The NCAA is actually investigating the issue so I can't fault the media for reporting this story. However, as long as A&M/Manziel, aren't helpful in any way toward the investigation, I have full confidence the NCAA will find no wrong doing.

This.

 

[DiamondBuck]

Rules is rules and this is similar to what OSU went down for. I get it.

But it underscores the absurdity of NCAA control. The kid is selling his own signature. Not equipment. Not access. Not getting money from boosters. Not getting paid to play. Just selling his own personal signature.

He is part of a billion dollar business - and his signature is not his.

If you're going to make this argument then just let boosters bid for players.

If selling signatures is allowed, HS recruits could cut deals to sell their signatures to a "broker" contingent upon signing their LOI. Kids would get a sense what schools provided the best market potential for their signatures- tOSU would likely be an attractive choice.

 

[BuckBackHome]

I'm making the call right now. He did it because all the proceeds went to his personal assistant who needed the money.

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

If you're going to make this argument then just let boosters bid for players.

If selling signatures is allowed, HS recruits could cut deals to sell their signatures to a "broker" contingent upon signing their LOI. Kids would get a sense what schools provided the best market potential for their signatures- tOSU would likely be an attractive choice.

Bingo. Also, if you allow signatures to be sold, where do you draw the line at what else can be sold?