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posted by Ivey Hamby in Bulldog Football

Players leaving early to enter draft

December 21, 2011

There were quite a few athletes moving their stuff out of the dorms this week. By nature, the majority of them were seniors but a few juniors caught my attention as they were loading their cars.

I understand that playing a sport, such as football or basketball, is very demanding on your body. However, I also believe that athletes are given a great opportunity to get an education and do what they love free of charge. I understand that most of these players want to make a better life for themselves and their families so many of them struggle with the decision to leave early or finish out their senior year.

Personally, I think it says something about your character when you are good enough to enter the NFL draft after your junior year but you choose to stay.

Do you think any differently of athletes who leave early? Do you think they should have to pay any penalties or fines?

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