Judge clears the way for Clarett

noshirtforyou · Post by **noshirtforyou** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:46 am

http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cct ... 935582.htm

redskins56 · Post by **redskins56** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:54 am

I hope he does horrible...

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Wysocki · Post by **Wysocki** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:25 am

I hope he bombs too...what's next? The NFL draft could be abolished and it will be an open market to the highest bidder - the NFL will be the No Fun League (apologies to Gerry Glanville) for the fans...I guess the cap will keep things even but a lot of various strategies will out the window...

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 1:52 pm

I guess the cap will keep things even but a lot of various strategies will out the window...

the cap ...or until one of these nieve kids gets injured seriously, or even paralyzed by the grown men the are up against. hell, at 18-20 yrs old most guys feel like they are unstoppable, i know i was like that at that age. how does the saying go... "if i only knew then what i know now"

noshirtforyou · Post by **noshirtforyou** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:45 pm

lol yea and maybe even younger, high school players are now eligible for the draft..could be a 17 year old..

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 2:46 am

I think that Judge should clear the way straight to a psychiatrist appointment for himself - man needs to have his head examined.

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:41 am

The judge doesn't care about the fallout of his ruling...he just made a name for himself...now years from now he can say "I was the ruling judge in the landmark case blah, blah ,blah.... It makes me sick the way some of these judges conduct themselfs...sorry Justice!

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:06 am

Oh - I bet JH would agree with ya DE

FootLongHog · Post by **FootLongHog** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:39 pm

hate to be the one to say this, but the ruling has nothing to do with the judge's head or his plans to be famous. Similar rules have been declared illegal in baseball, hockey, and basketball, this kind of thing has been clearly proven illegal.

The case is a tragic example of the explotive collaboration between the NFL and college football which, while having its downfalls, does not deserve to have a bunch of kids degrade the sport.

Still, I think kids will hesitate, teams will especially hesitate to draft a kid in the modern win-now philosophy, to go pro early. So in the end I don't think this will be as big of a deal as everyone thinks.

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:50 pm

I don't think it is a big deal - just a stupid one. I don't know what collaboration there is when the NFL is actively pursuing a defendant's case against allowing this kid to come to the league.

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:55 pm

next thing you know, one of these kids that gets mangled will be suing the league for unsafe working conditions. :roll:

skinsfaninroanoke · Post by **skinsfaninroanoke** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 6:56 pm

I would laugh my butt off (and THAT would be a sight) if Clarett didn't get drafted at all...

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:33 pm

I understand the league is going to allow MC to enter the draft and then seek to have the ruling reversed. I agree that this probably isn't that big a deal and also agree that teams will shy away from the young players forcing them to remain in college or wait the three years after graduating HS.

noshirtforyou · Post by **noshirtforyou** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 5:28 am

I doubt he won't get drafted, if he's still available in the 7th round he'll get snatched up..maybe even to just return kicks

Wysocki · Post by **Wysocki** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 10:10 am

His position coach at OSU now coaches RBs for the Bears...

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:56 pm

His position coach at OSU now coaches RBs for the Bears...

i didn't know that. this betters his chances.

West Coast Hog · Post by **West Coast Hog** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:02 pm

You never know. Draft him in the 3rd. Let him learn on the bench for a year. He doesn't have to start right away. His potential is huge and his age isn't much different from Fitgerald or Udeze. If the skins signed a Charlie Garner, I could see putting Clarett on the bench to be ready in a year or two. If he gets hurt, well, the NFL has insurance.

NC43Hog · Post by **NC43Hog** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 10:28 pm

I just don't see a flood gate opening and HS players rushing into the NFL. It is such a different game physically from other sports and most would get beat like they stole something. Shoot, most college kids find out real quick the difference - just ask Spurrier. :wink:

West Coast Hog · Post by **West Coast Hog** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:44 pm

It is a big difference. But different positions need more or less experience. RB lives are getting shorter and shorter as is. It might work to bring guys in at 20 for RB. The real issue for the NFL is that Clarett is upsetting their establishes (FREE) minor league system. Baseball and Hockey have to pay for it. But Football has a great 4 year system that is free. You don't think they are going to fight back when that is threatened. Of course they are. They whole injuries to guys that are too young is only a small consideration.