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I think one or two of the Freshman will have to show up, if they actually play games. Emilien or Jackson. They are going to get a chance to show what they can do early.

Yep, like I said, I would do it too. I’m sure he has mixed feelings about it, but at the end of the day, it’s a no brainer.

I hate being right about this one....

He says it’s about concerns around COVID. I say bullshit, but I also understand it gives him cover to prepare for the draft without risking injury, and he doesn’t have to go to school. I might have done the same thing in his position.

He must have learned this from Diggs. https://instagram.com/bate.13?igshid=1l9lx6wsy37xz So, again...he was in California with his girlfriend all last week, while the team was holding workouts, walkthroughs and position meetings back here in Minnesota. He might still be there.

Fuck it. Let’s just abolish college sports. Have semi-pro leagues instead.

I actually think most of these players want to play (they are competitors), but people are in their ear. These are grown men, but still young enough to be very impressionable. There’s definitely a movement to get the college football season canceled.

I’d be worried if any of these came calling. Pray for success and good health for the head coaches of these teams. Notre Dame Alabama Clemson Texas Ohio State Oklahoma USC - A big maybe on this one.

BTW...Jevon Holland, the guy Bateman retweeted is a projected 1st or 2nd round pick.

I totally agree, but most elite athletes have inflated egos, and all it takes is an influential voice to make a persuasive argument for them to think they’re being screwed. No offense to Bateman, but he has some diva tendencies on social media, as do most elite players at his position. That...

We’ve never had a situation like this, have we? The virus is giving them cover. BTW, this is a projected 1st round pick who is opting out.

If he thinks (and is being told) he’s a first round pick, there’s little incentive to play, plus sitting out would mean he wouldn’t have to go to school. He has millions in guaranteed money waiting for him.

And you are so certain because.....?

Bateman again. Anyone seriously think he’s playing (if they even have games)?

Well, for starters, there’s a Tony Lyndon Fields listed in the Arizona student directory, which is accessible online to everyone. On Instagram, he is Tony L Fields. But you’re right, it shouldn’t stop him from making a decision.

When the news of his graduation comes out, I’ll be back.

Yes, my Bateman post is speculation, but I don’t think anyone would be shocked if he never plays another game for the Gophers.

Nope.

I have a hunch Bateman is going to sit out the season, if there are games played. Plus he’s been in California training for about a week. Check out all three photos on this post he screenshot to his Instagram story.