Comments on: Debate This: Jaylon Smith Should Have Skipped Fiesta Bowl

By: Gold Dome

Gold Dome — Wed, 04 May 2016 14:19:00 +0000

In reply to Irishjimmy.

Cough…..CJ Procise…..Cough.

By: Anyone

Anyone — Wed, 04 May 2016 14:10:00 +0000

In reply to KyNDfan.

As soon as Mel Kiper/ Todd McShay say so…
…apparently.

By: IrishJimmy

IrishJimmy — Wed, 04 May 2016 02:36:00 +0000

In reply to Andy. Better example might be pro sports contracts completely limit what you are allowed to do. For example, some outlaw skiing, boxing, etc. Reason....they are more dangerous than hiding in your house. Players that are going to be Top 5-10 picks will begin thinking about this!!

By: Irishjimmy

Irishjimmy — Wed, 04 May 2016 02:20:00 +0000

In reply to joe barrett.

I think you missed the point. This can and will be discussed. As time goes forward players will opt out of these games. They may sugarcoat this but especially guys who know they are not returning will sit. It does not mean it is right but, in this day and age too much money is in play. As I said, earlier…when does your loyalty to the team Stop…..is it after you decide to leave? Is the junior who leaves early disloyal? BTW people stopped playing for the team long ago….again doesn’t make it right.

By: joe barrett

joe barrett — Tue, 03 May 2016 23:10:00 +0000

this topic should not even be discussed…….with all due respect sir, there is never such a thing as a meaningless ND football game to any of those players once they put on that gold helmet….that is why you play the game of football for the team and not yourself……if you can’t think TEAM, then go sign-up for golf, or any other individual sport…….

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 03 May 2016 22:07:00 +0000

Using this articles logic we should all stay home and hide if something bad could happen to us because tomorrow could be a better day. Stupid article.

By: IrishElvis

IrishElvis — Tue, 03 May 2016 19:22:00 +0000

In reply to jimnd65.

Given the force required to move Jaylon Smith, I’d say unequivocally that the action was on purpose. On the other hand, post-whistle activity occurs after EVERY play, and it rarely results in an injury, let alone one of a freak nature. I’m not sure what liability you expect the referees or others to mete out…sometimes accidents happen, and while we can determine how/why Jaylon’s injury happened, that doesn’t mean that fault can be similarly applied.

By: jimnd65

jimnd65 — Tue, 03 May 2016 19:00:00 +0000

Part of the tragedy is the injury occurred after the play was dead, most probably on purpose. What’s the liability to the OS player responsible? A big zip!

By: IrishElvis

IrishElvis — Tue, 03 May 2016 17:50:00 +0000

In reply to stopher. I'm not writing tomorrow's article. Can I give you my bank account and social security number so you can wire the $21MM?

By: IrishJimmy

IrishJimmy — Tue, 03 May 2016 16:49:00 +0000

In reply to 77domer. Though I don't like it, Juniors do it all the time.