🏈 An interesting NCAA proposal

[JoshB]

I was unaware that this was something that was being proposed.

In short, this resolution would mean that athletes can speak to agents about the potential of being drafted (what their future earnings could be for example) with no punishment coming as long as they dont enter into a contract with the agent. The player could even try out for pro teams and potentially even be drafted without losing eligibility, as long as a contract isn't agreed to. Other sports already have this (baseball for example). You can read the full text of the resolution here:

Legislative Services Database - LSDBi

web3.ncaa.org

The "final version" of this resolution was brought up at the NCAA Convention in Orlando in January and it looks like they will vote on it next year.

 

[TUSKtimes]

I like it. Savion Smith could have used much more data.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

I like it. Savion Smith could have used much more data.

Hell he should have just watched film of himself and he would know he isn't ready for the NFL. He only started at Bama because our next best option was injured and the others were freshmen. JMO but I am glad he is gone.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Hate to see these underclassmen declare.... on bad advice...not get drafted....
When another year under a Bama or others coaching staff may have gotten them improved......
But dont Like a proposal that lets them deal with agent ( not get paid...yeah...like hell) and then come back.....
Someone is forgetting what college sports is about

 

[TUSKtimes]

Hell he should have just watched film of himself and he would know he isn't ready for the NFL. He only started at Bama because our next best option was injured and the others were freshmen. JMO but I am glad he is gone.

To be fair, with Diggs and Surtain coming back on the corners and all the young talent coming in it might be easier for him to make an NFL roster.

 

[Tidestalker]

To be fair, with Diggs and Surtain coming back on the corners and all the young talent coming in it might be easier for him to make an NFL roster.

Yeah I'm not trippin' on this one... Depth is awesome, but seems like a perfect time for him to move on. Some head scratching stuff this year and not healthy enough for anyone else to beat him out. But in his defense, Tony Brown was kind of the same way over a longer period of time. They're both very physically gifted, so maybe he puts it together in the league. On our end though - Looking forward to seeing what Jobe or JAD can do if given the chance! RTR

 

[OldPlayer]

Every agent will say to go pro. They make money on first rounders, sixth rounders and free agents.

 

[TerryP]

Every agent will say to go pro. They make money on first rounders, sixth rounders and free agents.

Walter Football has him as the No. 36 cornerback in a class full of SEC talent at the top while CBS Sports had him No. 12. Smith on Sunday at the NFL Combine spoke about his decision to leave Alabama, his final game with the team and the injury that ended it.

Smith said Saban told him his grades were coming back between a second- and fourth-round selection. What did the coach say about Smith’s decision?

“He told me to think about it some more,” Smith said. “So I thought about it and talked to my family and my supporting staff and we agreed it was time to come out.”

Alabama CB Saivion Smith explains NFL decision, the injury in Clemson loss

Former Alabama starter spoke at NFL Combine for the first time about leaving Tuscaloosa and the final play of his college career.

www.al.com

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

#4 came to Alabama ONLY for the possible path to the NFL and for that reason only. Then again Nick is selling that feature to kids as PART of coming and being part of his process. Best of luck to all the guys going forward.

“People who are in it for their own good are individualists. They don’t share the same heartbeat that makes a team so great. A great unit, whether it be football or any organization, shares the same heartbeat.”...…….Coach Bryant

 

[Tidestalker]

#4 came to Alabama ONLY for the possible path to the NFL and for that reason only. Then again Nick is selling that feature to kids as PART of coming and being part of his process. Best of luck to all the guys going forward.

“People who are in it for their own good are individualists. They don’t share the same heartbeat that makes a team so great. A great unit, whether it be football or any organization, shares the same heartbeat.”...…….Coach Bryant

Pretty much how the coaching staff, aside from Saban, rolls in year after year.

Success brings a whole lot of different challenges...

 

[TUSKtimes]

Pretty much how the coaching staff, aside from Saban, rolls in year after year.

Success brings a whole lot of different challenges...

And Scott Cochran. Always Scott Cochran.

 

[Tidestalker]

And Scott Cochran. Always Scott Cochran.

 

[JoshB]

Every agent will say to go pro. They make money on first rounders, sixth rounders and free agents.

If it's a good agent and he thinks he has a good chance of landing the kid, I will just about guarantee he will tell a kid to come back to school if he legit thought that second or third rounder had a chance to move up to the first round.