For anyone who thinks “opting out” isn’t the same as “quitting on your team”

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

Take it up with Jalen.

And to address some incoming rebuttals: yes, injury makes it justifiable, and no, the fact that “bowls are meaningless” doesn’t justify anything. This was happening when bowls were still impactful, and this even happens today in the playoffs.

It’s quitting on your team.

 

[vols40]

Take it up with Jalen.

And to address some incoming rebuttals: yes, injury makes it justifiable, and no, the fact that “bowls are meaningless” doesn’t justify anything. This was happening when bowls were still impactful, and this even happens today in the playoffs.

It’s quitting on your team.


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And Jalen was nursing an injury himself. Grown a$$ man there.

 

[farmdogvol]

He may have played his best game of the year. That was 2 great PBUs in the endzone he had.

 

[Unconditional Surrender]

I think opting out when you are getting NIL Money is pretty weak, tbh.

 

[KnoxRealtorVOL]

I think opting out when you are getting NIL Money is pretty weak, tbh.

I think opting out when the rest of your team is going out there to put it on the line is little boy business.

 

[Advol]

I dont think..............I know opting out is reality in the NFL Minor League UT plays in, GET over it and GET used to it!!

 

[Wolfeman_Vol]

Well, I appreciate Jalen, but he I'm not thinking he's looking at getting drafted and getting a MUCH bigger payday than any collegiate NIL. That said, I think its great that he feels this way and honored his way of thinking and his pride. Just like I respect players for protecting their futures for themselves and their families when they are very likely getting drafted into the NFL.

 

[The Tall Gguy]

I dont think..............I know opting out is reality in the NFL Minor League UT plays in, GET over it and GET used to it!!

I think the players, schools, and entire NCAA have opted out on giving a crap about the fans.

 

[Tnsuperman24]

I think opting out when you are getting NIL Money is pretty weak, tbh.

If your getting paid, you should opt out. Your paid to play not quit your team. We opt out of our paid jobs we get fired. NIL is killing college sports.

 

[BernardKingGOAT]

If your getting paid, you should opt out. Your paid to play not quit your team. We opt out of our paid jobs we get fired. NIL is killing college sports.

They essentially did quit their jobs and are moving up in the food chain to another job. We my ass. It's not the same thing

 

[Hunerwadel]

I can't blame them for trying to protect their potential future earnings.

 

[BreatheUT]

Is it just me or did this opt out stuff basically start around Covid like a lot of other bad new norms?

 

[Ernest T. Vol]

How many players are opting out for Alabama, Ole Miss and Georgia for the playoffs?

 

[1morevol]

I think opting out when you are getting NIL Money is pretty weak, tbh.

Imo, with NIL, a player is paid to play. If an able bodied player opts out, said player should forfeit a portion of his/her NIL money. I do not know how that would work out legally, contractually or whatever.

 

[orangerush]

If you’re concerned about getting hurt you shouldn’t play football.

 

[General Jack]

I opt out of calling opt-outs VFLs.