Sitting Bucks: Pryor, 3 OSU starters docked first five games of 2011

Yahoo Sports ^ | 23 Dec 2010 | Matt Hinton

[sappy]

ok

[kalee]

Which one of them had that bit of wisdom to share with the world?

[edpc]

Pryor said that upon Vick’s return to the NFL. The suspended players are supposed to make some sort of statement today at 3:30. I am guessing the OSU staff are making an effort for them not to ad lib anything.

[kalee]

Very sad.

[Bastiat_Fan]

Cmon, these kids are exploited like no one’s buisiness. You would do the exact same thing if you had a family for whom you were the sole breadwinner as an “amateur” athlete. At least these guys are trying to get their family off the public dole. Also, what is the issue? They sold something that legally belonged to them? Had someone do them a favor? They sold a piece of property.

[edpc]

If they had waited until they were no longer under NCAA rules, they could sell whatever they want to whoever they want for whatever they want. You'll pardon me if I don't mourn over their “exploitation” when they are given scholarships and a national stage (at high profile universities like OSU) to showcase their talents for the next level. If they get hurt, they're cared for (and well) at the program's expense. They also have the option of getting their degree for free if the NFL isn't in their future. If they're so concerned for their family's well-being, they would send every penny, legal or not, home. Yet, somehow....you see these guys in college games all inked up and wearing jewelry. Your agument is BS. You may as well say employees of large, profit making companies are "exploited" by their employers. Both are getting something in exchange for their services and agreed to the terms.

[Bastiat_Fan]

The problem with your argument is how profitable OSU football is. And the fact that 25 years ago, no one would have sneezed at what they did. They sold their property. That’s it. It either belongs to them, or it doesn’t.

[Bastiat_Fan]

I want to get rid of the comment about OSU football. In fact, you are 100% right. Contracts are contracts, and should be honored. I feel the contract should be changed, and conflated the issues. My apologies

[edpc]

Profits are never a problem. As I said before, they're hardly exploited since they are getting plenty in return, whether you want to admit it or not. That's been covered.

Yes, it's their property. They're entitled to sell it....after they leave college. While at the university, they are still under NCAA rules and must adhere to them. This was a clear violation.

The fact "25 years ago, no one would have sneezed at what they did" is patently false. Maybe you're unaware of what happened with SMU in the 80s. Players received rent free apartments, allowances, etc. It's one of the main reasons the current rules are in place.

Considering only one of the five has said anything about returning to OSU next year, I think the other four are likely NFL bound and will somehow be just fine.