His dad, Olliver, must really think the NFL will be striking because that was his main concern for Andrew. He didn't want him sitting around until fall or later before being able to work with his new NFL team. Better to press on a with a new Stanford coach and have some fun. Additionally the guy doesn't need the cash so maybe it would be better to get picked later on and not have as much initial pressure.
Where is all the intel coming from on the wealth of the Luck family? I appreciate that he may not need a pro contract to buy his momma a house, but most "regular" people who come out of college don't have to bail out their families.
Since I've always enjoyed college football more than the NFL, and that my interest in the NFL continues to lessen every year nearly to the point of disinterest, I'm very happy that Luck is coming back for one more season. I hope Harbaugh stays at Stanford for the rest of his career too, and if not...somewhere else in the college ranks, even UM.
Luck has the benefit of not being in a situation of financial need, as well as likely being told by his dad that college football is fun, but the NFL is a job. Luck may just want to fully enjoy the college experience. Nothing wrong with that.
Are you knocking him for wanting to finish out his education at Stanford?
No, I'm pointing out that his father's money is not his money, and he's passing up guaranteed millions now and taking a gamble on his football future. That's irrefutable. Finishing his education at Stanford will always be there. Heck, Steve Young got his JD from BYU after he finished playing ball.
They certainly can, but I imagine the premiums are pretty outrageous and I'm not sure up to how many million a college athlete can be insured. All I know is that he is certainly passing up millions now. Not saying it's a good or bad choice, but it is what it is.
They certainly can, but I imagine the premiums are pretty outrageous and I'm not sure up to how many million a college athlete can be insured. All I know is that he is certainly passing up millions now. Not saying it's a good or bad choice, but it is what it is.
I agree. Just asking, I honestly don't know if there was an NCAA rule about it.
Where is all the intel coming from on the wealth of the Luck family? I appreciate that he may not need a pro contract to buy his momma a house, but most "regular" people who come out of college don't have to bail out their families.
His dad is the AD at West Virginia, and a former NFL player. The report I heard is he brings home $400K a year.
Only one person knows if this the right decision - Andrew Luck. He's a smart kid with the resources to understand exactly the implications of passing on the NFL this year. Hope he has a great senior season.
Only time will tell. Peyton Manning was in a very similar situation, complete with a wealthy father who knows what NFL QB life is like, and the current state of business affairs in the league. Worked out fine for Manning.
Only time will tell. Peyton Manning was in a very similar situation, complete with a wealthy father who knows what NFL QB life is like, and the current state of business affairs in the league. Worked out fine for Manning.
I was too young to remember, was Manning a lock to be the #1 pick the season before he did come out?
Any decision that leaves that much money and a guarantee to be the #1 pick on the table is an ill-advised decision. I'm shocked that he's coming back. His stock CAN'T improve.
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