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Kid needs to make up his mind. They probably have a better talent in Booty behind him anyway. If he stays he is not wise no matter how much he loves school. He has accomplished everything anybody would want from college. 3peat would be nice but the risk is so much higher then the reward.listening to ESPN Radio ..... SportsCenter Updates
It says 2006. I'm saying that he'll either come out and be #1 this year, or go back to school and NOT be #1 next year.
) , not to mention a couple very talented tackles (Ferguson, Whitworth), Reggie Bush, and a few defensive players (Wright, Kiwanuka) that could push for #1 if they go back to school. Of that group, plus a few I'm not listing, I could see him gettnig knocked out of the top spot pretty easily.
Yeah, I know, otherwise he wouldn't have started Harvard.I don't know the family history, how did they like their son dropping out? I know mine would have said "good luck son, you're on your own" - hence, RISK.I'm not really sure of your point though, what risk would Leinhart be taking by dropping out? Having money and no education?I completely understand and agree with the point you're making. And honestly I think it'd be a mistake for Leinart to not take the money and run. I just found it interesting that that particular consideration isn't even mentioned at all.As for Bill Gates - Jayhawk you do realize that his family was wealthy to start with right? Dropping out of school for him was no risk at all.I used to be in the stay at school camp, but the opportunity to sign a contract for tens of millions of dollars just shouldn't be passed on. Lots of guys continue on to finish their degrees. Heck, even if you had to start over in school from ZERO credits, it would still be worth it.Look at the Kwame Dossiter's of the world. Strange things can happen in this world. When an chance like that presents itself, it's almost foolish not to take it and run.It's sad/funny that the concept of staying in school to, you know, finish his degree doesn't even enter into this conversation anymore. I'm sure he'll finish it out somehow, but I'd think it's much easier to do when you're working a college football schedule rather than dealing with an NFL career. Nah, I'm just kidding himself.The real reason it's not so stupid for him to stay.....have you seen the USC cheerleaders?
Missing out on a few parties? I'd imagine NFL parties are pretty nice.
I read on GBN Report that Kiwanuka has already said he's going back
All it would take is a couple USC losses and everyone would be down on him next year. If he returns to USC, he's going feel the weight of not blowing a $40 million contract every time he throws the ball. That is a lot of pressure on top of the national title that USC expects next year.It says 2006. I'm saying that he'll either come out and be #1 this year, or go back to school and NOT be #1 next year.
I think there are potentially 3 QBs who could challenge him for the top spot next year (McNeil, Jacobs, Young
COlin
Thanks for that note. Hadn't seen it yet.
That should make the DE race wide-open between James, Cody, Cody, Roth, and Spears (did I forget anybody?).Colin
I don't think Gates's family would have washed their hands of him if he didn't make it.My point:Bill Gates stays in school, blows his knee out - he's still rich.Leinart stays in school, blows his knee out - he's not rich.As for not really being sure of my point - it was just follow up pointlessness to the original pointlessness of bringing Bill Gates into the discussion. Bill Gates's history has zero relevance to the Leinart situation. So I guess we're even?Yeah, I know, otherwise he wouldn't have started Harvard.I don't know the family history, how did they like their son dropping out? I know mine would have said "good luck son, you're on your own" - hence, RISK.I'm not really sure of your point though, what risk would Leinhart be taking by dropping out? Having money and no education?
No.Adrian Peterson eligible after next?Thanks for that note. Hadn't seen it yet.
Gates' family was already rich, so dropping out for awhile to pursue a business was no big deal as he could have when back if he needed to. Why in the world would anyone in their right mind pass up $40 million to play another year of college football? Education has nothing to do with it, you can always go back to school after football or even during the offseason. The reason you go to college is to get a career and Leinart already has one in football. If he stays in school school, right or wrong, scouts are going to question his will to play football in the NFL.I don't think Gates's family would have washed their hands of him if he didn't make it.My point:Bill Gates stays in school, blows his knee out - he's still rich.Leinart stays in school, blows his knee out - he's not rich.As for not really being sure of my point - it was just follow up pointlessness to the original pointlessness of bringing Bill Gates into the discussion. Bill Gates's history has zero relevance to the Leinart situation. So I guess we're even?Yeah, I know, otherwise he wouldn't have started Harvard.I don't know the family history, how did they like their son dropping out? I know mine would have said "good luck son, you're on your own" - hence, RISK.I'm not really sure of your point though, what risk would Leinhart be taking by dropping out? Having money and no education?
Actually I brought Gates in after Barry Jive made the comment that when an opportunity presents itself, you take it. My point was simple, if you can start your career (any career which is your goal in college) a year early, do it. Just go back later.I understand what you're saying, but it leads to the conclusion that Gates had more reason to stay in school, not that he didn't take a risk by leaving.But, you're right, Gates could have gone back to school, with one failed venture.Leinhart has the same option.I don't think Gates's family would have washed their hands of him if he didn't make it.My point:Bill Gates stays in school, blows his knee out - he's still rich.Leinart stays in school, blows his knee out - he's not rich.As for not really being sure of my point - it was just follow up pointlessness to the original pointlessness of bringing Bill Gates into the discussion. Bill Gates's history has zero relevance to the Leinart situation. So I guess we're even?Yeah, I know, otherwise he wouldn't have started Harvard.I don't know the family history, how did they like their son dropping out? I know mine would have said "good luck son, you're on your own" - hence, RISK.I'm not really sure of your point though, what risk would Leinhart be taking by dropping out? Having money and no education?
Sure, but that 40 Million contract should pay for books if he doesn't make it. USC might even provide some assistance, besides, is he really a junior, and how many classes does he have left? From the interviews I've seen, returning would not be for academics, but for another year of "King of Campus".Anyway, as I said in my first post in this thread, if I were him, I'd be out, but I'd almost put money on him staying.
Booty seems to golden child he will definitly be the one to beat out though, IMO.
BIG difference.Swilling was at a position a knee injury COULD hurt his NFL chances (speed is critical). AND it happened 15+ years ago.Science has come a LOOOOONG way in 15 years.
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It was actually 17 minutes from the time you posted.
John David Booty is supposed to be better than Palmer or Leinart.He graduated high school in 3 years and enrolled at USC at 17. He has redshirted one year and played a bit in another so he'll be a redshirt sophomore next year.USC also has a couple Freshmen QBs who enrolled this year who will compete with Booty, but Booty by far has the inside track on the job if Leinart leaves.
Bumping what I said earlier.All it would take is a couple USC losses and everyone would be down on him next year. If he returns to USC, he's going feel the weight of not blowing a $40 million contract every time he throws the ball. That is a lot of pressure on top of the national title that USC expects next year.It says 2006. I'm saying that he'll either come out and be #1 this year, or go back to school and NOT be #1 next year.
I think there are potentially 3 QBs who could challenge him for the top spot next year (McNeil, Jacobs, Young
COlin
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you obviously never went to college ... or if you did it was some tech school or community college.My college years were the best. Looking back, I'd want to take more time to screw off.What a moron! He's turning down millions of dollars and the potential #1 pick for what?Yes, I couldn't believe the words coming out of his mouth. He really must not like the 49ers
why? he enjoys college.
it's turning down a tangible benefit for an intangible benefit.he only gets one go-round in college, and he loves it. also, it is important to him to be thought of as one of the greatest QBs in college ever.i think it's pretty crazy to forego all that cash, but you have to respect him for at least understanding that playing for another year in college with the exact same offense is going to be real fun. coming from a well off family i think he also doesn't have that urge of trying to "make it".i would have most likely taken the $$, but it's not absurd that he stayed.What a moron! He's turning down millions of dollars and the potential #1 pick for what?Yes, I couldn't believe the words coming out of his mouth. He really must not like the 49ers
Yes, college was great and I probably spent more time there than anyone here that isn't a doctoryou obviously never went to college ... or if you did it was some tech school or community college.My college years were the best. Looking back, I'd want to take more time to screw off.What a moron! He's turning down millions of dollars and the potential #1 pick for what?Yes, I couldn't believe the words coming out of his mouth. He really must not like the 49ers
but I didn't have a $40 million paycheck guaranteed waiting for me.
you also didn't have every hot USC co-edYes, college was great and I probably spent more time there than anyone here that isn't a doctoryou obviously never went to college ... or if you did it was some tech school or community college.My college years were the best. Looking back, I'd want to take more time to screw off.What a moron! He's turning down millions of dollars and the potential #1 pick for what?Yes, I couldn't believe the words coming out of his mouth. He really must not like the 49ers
you.or maybe you did...i shouldn't speak for you. 
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if you say so. he has logical reasons for it. you may not agree, but that doesn't make him an idiot.
