[ljw63]

It seems to be fairly common for some of the best players to leave for the NFL draft at their first opportunity.  One of the implications of that fact is that we should not redshirt the best freshmen because we may lose them after their junior year or at best their senior year, so we should not waste a year of their talent.  Would Solomon Thomas have been able to contribute his freshman year?  He might not have been a stud but he would have mad a positive contribution.  Most freshman would be able to contribute more if they had the benefit of a spring practice, perhaps even QBs.  Most other schools permit early enrollment so our lack may begin to make us less competitive.  I realize this policy is made at a higher level than the football team, but I am sure something could be worked out that would not diminish our academic excellence.

[ljw63]

It seems to be fairly common for some of the best players to leave for the NFL draft at their first opportunity.  One of the implications of that fact is that we should not redshirt the best freshmen because we may lose them after their junior year or at best their senior year, so we should not waste a year of their talent.  Would Solomon Thomas have been able to contribute his freshman year?  He might not have been a stud but he would have mad a positive contribution.  Most freshman would be able to contribute more if they had the benefit of a spring practice, perhaps even QBs.  Most other schools permit early enrollment so our lack may begin to make us less competitive.  I realize this policy is made at a higher level than the football team, but I am sure something could be worked out that would not diminish our academic excellence.