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By jaime

January 16, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Hey, I’m glad they decided to stay! It’s apparent from the last two years that we need all the help we can get. Perhaps some of the coaches might want to leave, to shore up the coaching a little!! I can’t help but think that the fading of the Buckeyes during the end of the season and in the Big game each of the last two years was at least in part due to poor coaching. Different team, same result. There’s not enough fire on the sidelines in my opinion.

By LuvMyBucsinFL

January 15, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Being in Central Florida, it is always a challenge quieting the yapping Florida Gator-chompers. I’m so glad that a majority of seniors are returning so we can FINALLY put the Florida fanatics to rest. GO BUCKS from Deltona, FL!

By andy b

January 15, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

KLK is exactly right!

By Jon

January 15, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

A lot of times these decisions are totally driven by money. Fortunately for Ohio State that was not the case for Laurinaitis and Robiskie due to their family situations much like AJ Hawk. However I can’t blame these guys for leaving early to cash in on millions. Go Bucks!

By d-town guru

January 15, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

This gives them a great chance against USC in week 3 next year. They’ll need that win plus all the others to get back to the NC.

By Bob540

January 15, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

I assume these young men are intelligent and have people who care about they advising them. Obviously, the news is great for Ohio State. And, if the pluses of staying outweighed the plusses from leaving, that is a reasonable decision, either way. Good luck in 2008!

By Mike W

January 15, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

OSU has played in 3 NCs in the last 6 years. They were underdogs twice, favorites once & are 1-2 record in NC games. With 18 starters back, the Buckeyes have a good chance of returning. OSU’s downfall the last 2 years was due, in part, to juniors leaving early. This year, for example, our receivers couldn’t shake the LSU corners. Had Ginn and/or TGonzalez stayed, that wouldn’t have been an issue. With nearly an entire team, except for Gholston and Barton returning, 3rd try could be the charm.

By KLK

January 15, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

What a stupid question. How can any of us determine whether or not he made the right decision? It’s his life. His future. His body.

By preacher,franklin,ohio

January 15, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

yes,he,did,geter,done,for,jesus,god,bless,you,all.

By CRAIG FOSTER

January 15, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Hey whats up yes he made the right decisoin they might have a shot to go back to the title game he’s not ready for the nfl yet

By brunnegd

January 15, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

Absolutely the right decision. These young men are thinking about their long term future, what to do with their lives, instead of the immediate gratification of NFL dollars. My opinion; the ones pushing these players to quit school are agents and personnel directors for the teams, both of which need new blood to help their own selfish causes.

By Buzz

January 15, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

I think for alot of the Buckeyes they know they have a chance to get back to the title game again next year. I think Urban was right when he said he thought they were a year early. For J.L. and a few others to decide to remain instead of entering the draft I think they are making a statement that they have unfinshed business to get done. To me it shows that they play for the love of the game and not for money. That they have true school spirit, and commitment to their team. I Tip my hat to them

By Drea

January 15, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

After weighing the pros and cons I think the players made the best decision that was right for them. I am proud of the ones who stayed. Anyone who has been apart of something bigger than themselves would know why. Being on a team it’s more about love, loyalty and camaraderie whether its on the football field or the battle field. It was obviously not about money.

By BnOPanther

January 15, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

You can’t bring the degree into the picture. Many top athletes get their degrees after their pro career is over. Shaq, Joe Namath and Emmitt Smith are just a few Hall of Famers I can think of off the top of my head. I’m a firm believer in the notion you go to college to get the best job you can when you choose to leave. If one of these guys gets hurt, that Lloyds payoff won’t set them up for life. Also, I’d take 20% of 25 million plus they do get to keep the 10 million signing bonus.

By Barb =:)

January 15, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

I think it is a good move for those players. You can’t get the same college experience once turning pro. They can always get insurance in case of injury their senior season thanks to Lloyds of London. Improved skills Sr. year = increased value in next year’s draft. And it’s nice to know people don’t do things just for the money. You can’t take a college degree away. They have the rest of their lives ahead of them to get a job and work. After all, that is what pro football is … a job.

By andy b

January 15, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

It is not you panther to judge what they should or shouldn’t do. They each took their own time and talked it over with the people who meant anything to them. I’m guessing they didn’t talk to you. Yes, they are turning down millions. But, they will get that one year later. Yes, there’s a small chance of getting hurt. However, they could get hurt their first year in the league and lose 80% of that money anyways. Many of the rookie contracts are based on incentives. A DEGREE TO FALL BACK ON

By BnOPanther

January 15, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

What are these Juniors thinking? Gholston is the only smart one. There is no I would tell my son to turn down millions. I guess they want to be one step closer to being the next Buffalo Bills. It could be possible they lose 4 straight national championship games.