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Oliver Luck's Interview Yesterday (Oliver is Andrew Luck's Father)


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OL: I think anybody who understands labor negotiations could look at a situation now and say that there is at least some likelihood that there could be work stoppage, whether that is a strike or a lockout. The only thing I can say to kids who are considering coming out early, like my son is that there is a possibility, how strong that possibility is for work stoppage, I don't know. But there is a possibility and it's one of the things you have to factor in.

MM: It's got to be good when it comes time for your son to make his decision, that at least he has someone with some experience in his corner, who can sit down and give him some advice.

OL: Well, he'll make his own decisions. He's a smart kid, and he's made good decisions in life, going to Stanford and playing for coach [ Jim] Harbaugh. And he's got plenty of people, me included that will give him advice. But ultimately it comes down to a pretty simple question, what does he want to do? I think virtually ever college kid, including my son, wants to challenge himself against the best, and the best is the NFL.

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-12-26/sports/os-college-insider-12272010-20101226_1_tcu-nfl-lockout-work-stoppage/2

Gantt believes this is good for us. We shall see.....

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Why would he risk coming out next year instead of this year when a rookie cap could be in place? he could be the last big money #1 pick, unless the CBA comes into effect before this draft.

Last month a well known players agent gave his opinions about this subject. He strongly believed that the new agreement will include a rookie salary cap AND that it will go in effect for the players drafted this April, even if the new agreement isn't signed until the summer or fall.

Meaning the last chance players drafted in the 1st round had to cash in was last years draft.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/interviews/David-Canter/David-Canter.php

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Last month a well known players agent gave his opinions about this subject. He strongly believed that the new agreement will include a rookie salary cap AND that it will go in effect for the players drafted this April, even if the new agreement isn't signed until the summer or fall.

Meaning the last chance players drafted in the 1st round had to cash in was last years draft.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/interviews/David-Canter/David-Canter.php

ok, didnt realize that, but makes sense. So, there is no real advantage to coming out this year except that he is a lock for #1 and healthy.

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Just because he likes the challenge of competing agianst the best doesnt mean he will leave early. Look at it this way. Luck comes out and then there is a work stoppage. He doesnt play football for the whole year and doesnt get paid. Would you A) Take the safe route and play another year and get one more closer to a degree or B) come out and have the chance of not playing for a year.

The NFL needs to get the CBA done before kids declare for the draft. Which wont happen.

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Just because he likes the challenge of competing agianst the best doesnt mean he will leave early. Look at it this way. Luck comes out and then there is a work stoppage. He doesnt play football for the whole year and doesnt get paid. Would you A) Take the safe route and play another year and get one more closer to a degree or B) come out and have the chance of not playing for a year.

The NFL needs to get the CBA done before kids declare for the draft. Which wont happen.

how is A a safe route?

If there is a work stoppage, he goes back to school and gets his degree... and is drafted #1 and gets the money like he will be. Also, there is only a small chance of a work stoppage, but there is a GOOD chance he will have extra time to work on his degree due to the CBA stuff if he DOES come out.

If he chooses A, he risks dropping quite far in the draft, because his numbers will likely fluctuate a bit and there is a good chance that with Harbaugh gone some flaws may start to show. Finally, even if he is all he's cracked up to be, there is the risk of injury if he plays for another year.

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