2021-22 College Football thread

[Mr. Nielsen]

Travis Hunter, the #1 overall prospect in the nation for the 2022 class decommits from Florida State and switches over to Deion Sanders-led Jackson State. That is pretty crazy.

Crazy, since JSU was not on his list of schools.

[MU82]

I just read that in making his announcement, Hunter first tossed his FSU hat aside and then said he was going to Jackson State.

I'm all for celebrating and stuff, but the hat-toss seems bush-league.

[JWags85]

I just read that in making his announcement, Hunter first tossed his FSU hat aside and then said he was going to Jackson State.

I'm all for celebrating and stuff, but the hat-toss seems bush-league.

He put on/took off and/or tossed multiple hats.  It was all entertainment.  He's a 18 year old kid, let him have fun in his moment.  He didn't say "F FSU"

[Billy Hoyle]

Crazy, since JSU was not on his list of schools.

well, when one coach happens to be an employee of Barstool Sports and can (impermissibly) line up, say, $3 million for an NIL, what would you do?

What's interesting is that Louisville determined Barstool was impermissible for NIL deals due to their ties to gambling. When Louisville bans something it must be bad, but "Coach Prime" has no problem violating state law to set something up for the kid, knowing the NCAA won't go near JSU.

[The Sultan]

well, when one coach happens to be an employee of Barstool Sports and can (impermissibly) line up, say, $3 million for an NIL, what would you do?

What's interesting is that Louisville determined Barstool was impermissible for NIL deals due to their ties to gambling. When Louisville bans something it must be bad, but "Coach Prime" has no problem violating state law to set something up for the kid, knowing the NCAA won't go near JSU.

Good!  Anti-NIL laws should be ignored!

Hopefully he gets $3 million.  That would be nice for him.

[Uncle Rico]

well, when one coach happens to be an employee of Barstool Sports and can (impermissibly) line up, say, $3 million for an NIL, what would you do?

What's interesting is that Louisville determined Barstool was impermissible for NIL deals due to their ties to gambling. When Louisville bans something it must be bad, but "Coach Prime" has no problem violating state law to set something up for the kid, knowing the NCAA won't go near JSU.

Oh, no.  How will college sports survive

[Pakuni]

well, when one coach happens to be an employee of Barstool Sports and can (impermissibly) line up, say, $3 million for an NIL, what would you do?

What's interesting is that Louisville determined Barstool was impermissible for NIL deals due to their ties to gambling. When Louisville bans something it must be bad, but "Coach Prime" has no problem violating state law to set something up for the kid, knowing the NCAA won't go near JSU.

Why won't the NCAA go near JSU, Billy? Tell us how you really feel.

[jesmu84]

Why won't the NCAA go near JSU, Billy? Tell us how you really feel.

Who is the NCAA really punishing these days regardless of infraction?

Still waiting for all the college basketball punishments

[Uncle Rico]

Who is the NCAA really punishing these days regardless of infraction?

Still waiting for all the college basketball punishments

I mean, HBCU are the ones that miss the most post-season appearances because of academic standards/grad rates set by the NCAA

[MU82]

He put on/took off and/or tossed multiple hats.  It was all entertainment.  He's a 18 year old kid, let him have fun in his moment.  He didn't say "F FSU"

Thanks. I didn't have all the info. We agree.

[MU82]

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett, a probably first-round pick, to skip Peach Bowl.

Million$ on the line. Sounds like a prudent decision.

[Uncle Rico]

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett, a probably first-round pick, to skip Peach Bowl.

Million$ on the line. Sounds like a prudent decision.

Meaningless exhibition games pale in comparison to millions of dollars.  As long as college football remains the minor leagues for the NFL, decisions like this are quite smart

[The Sultan]

This is another reason for playoff expansion.  I doubt he would skip this game with a national title on the line.

[MUBurrow]

This is another reason for playoff expansion.  I doubt he would skip this game with a national title on the line.

Top players skipping New Years Day games and potentially costing the networks eyeballs will probably accelerate the push toward playoff expansion faster than anything else could.

[tower912]

Kenneth Walker III will not be playing for the Spartans in the Peach bowl.   

That is the pits.  The logic is a little fuzzy.

[MU82]

Kenneth Walker III will not be playing for the Spartans in the Peach bowl.   

That is the pits.  The logic is a little fuzzy.

The true tragedy here is that your puns were ruined by teal!

No Pickett, no Walker ... there's a real un-peachy keen bowl.

[LAZER]

This is another reason for playoff expansion.  I doubt he would skip this game with a national title on the line.

Yup and a lot more eyeballs on that ACC Championship game too

[Uncle Rico]

Yup and a lot more eyeballs on that ACC Championship game too

I'd be worried we're taking the "student" out of student athlete

[MarquetteDano]

Good!  Anti-NIL laws should be ignored!

Hopefully he gets $3 million.  That would be nice for him.

I thought the NIL thing would kill the smaller schools. Maybe not. This will be a win-win if kids get $$ (and not from universities) and levels the playing field. I fear it will not level jack (no pun intended) though.

[Billy Hoyle]

Travis Hunter, the #1 overall prospect in the nation for the 2022 class decommits from Florida State and switches over to Deion Sanders-led Jackson State. That is pretty crazy.

Maybe Hunter should reconsider his decision after JSU got curb stomped by South Carolina. Oh, wait. Not the Gamecocks, South Carolina State.

That NIL money can go with him if it was obtained legally, that is.

[Pakuni]

Bo Nix will be throwing picks as an Oregon Duck next year.

[GB Warrior]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/32912659/no-1-alabama-implements-safety-protocols-ahead-cfp-game-vs-no-4-cincinnati

What a novel idea. What would happen if you implemented this thinking over *checks notes* an entire population?

[Pakuni]

Texas A&M is backing out of the Gator Bowl due to COVID cases.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Rutgers will save the Gator Bowl.

[Mr. Nielsen]

Fenway Bowl between Virginia and SMU and the Military Bowl between Boston College and East Carolina have been canceled due to positive tests on Virginia and Boston College. Players transfer also hurting the numbers.