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VTCALS72 OP
Mar 24, 2025 at 08:16 AM ET
We are in an era of opt outs for bowl games justified
by "why risk injury in a meaningless game?" Is the next step in that direction players with options on a team no better than we were in 2024 opting out in season?

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1947Sunbowl
No vt cannot afford to not take the check
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uvabasher
The logic is flawed. Why don’t players just opt out then once a team is out
Of playoff or even bowl game contention? One could argue those regular season games are equally meaning less. Personally not a fan of players opting out period but I get why they do it
Maroon Baboon Maroon Baboon
Worse yet, why don't they opt out when their draft stock reaches its
desirable level, even if your "team" IS still in contention? You know, like when Kiper and McShay are arguing about whether you are mid-first rounder or an early second rounder. You might say "Hey, being a second rounder is good enough money for me, I think I will tap out here in late September and go get fit for the combine." I am being a bit factitious here, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone starts pulling this soon.
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radhokie1
i still surprised at the UNLV qb that 'opted out' on an undefeated team.
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HokieJamie
He only had one year left he wanted to chase $ so he rsed
Nevermind he wasn't very good
fsghokie fsghokie
When’s the first opt out playing an FCS mid-season?
dolph dolph
It is already happening, typically after game 4 when they can save their re
redshirt year. South Carolina player said after game 4 that he was going to redshirt, but wanted room, board, training, etc. Lil beamer told him to pound sand.