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For those who are worried about Luck not declaring....


MorgulKing

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Keep in mind that last summer Luck said he was going to get a degree before going to the NFL.

Mid-season he changed his tune to, "I'll decide after the season is over."

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_16632181?nclick_check=1

Harbaugh says Luck is ready to go into the NFL and Lucks' dad indicates that Harbaugh leaving would push Luck into the draft.

I think these mid-season articles are more indicative of what's going on rather thatn "Standford sources" quoted days before the Orange bowl. I read in these quotes that Harbaugh is already thinking about leaving and that Luck will go if that happens.

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Keep in mind that last summer Luck said he was going to get a degree before going to the NFL.

Mid-season he changed his tune to, "I'll decide after the season is over."

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_16632181?nclick_check=1

Harbaugh says Luck is ready to go into the NFL and Lucks' dad indicates that Harbaugh leaving would push Luck into the draft.

I think these mid-season articles are more indicative of what's going on rather thatn "Standford sources" quoted days before the Orange bowl. I read in these quotes that Harbaugh is already thinking about leaving and that Luck will go if that happens.

IDK how anyone can forego a contract worth tens of millions of dollars to go back to school and take classes. It just wouldn't make sense to me unless Stanford has a legit shot at winning the national championship. One thing is for sure...I can't wait for Feb. 13th (rookie declaration deadline??) to roll around.

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IDK how anyone can forego a contract worth tens of millions of dollars to go back to school and take classes. It just wouldn't make sense to me unless Stanford has a legit shot at winning the national championship. One thing is for sure...I can't wait for Feb. 13th (rookie declaration deadline??) to roll around.

I thought it was January 15th??

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IDK how anyone can forego a contract worth tens of millions of dollars to go back to school and take classes. It just wouldn't make sense to me unless Stanford has a legit shot at winning the national championship. One thing is for sure...I can't wait for Feb. 13th (rookie declaration deadline??) to roll around.

Because not everybody cares about money. And if he is as good as most people think....guess what? The money will be there. The players that chase money seem to be busts.

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IDK how anyone can forego a contract worth tens of millions of dollars to go back to school and take classes. It just wouldn't make sense to me unless Stanford has a legit shot at winning the national championship. One thing is for sure...I can't wait for Feb. 13th (rookie declaration deadline??) to roll around.

because maybe, just maybe, he loves the college life and really loves whatever hes majoring in more than football? luck is smart and down to earth enough to know that money cant buy happiness

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Because not everybody cares about money. And if he is as good as most people think....guess what? The money will be there. The players that chase money seem to be busts.

Its not "all about the money" if he chooses to go. Its about making the smart choice. I graduated from college a year ago and as much as I loved being there and pursuing academics...If I had the talent I'd go play football and so would you if you were presented with the choice.

The money won't be there necessarily. Jake Locker was staring at least 20-30million in the face last year and now he will be lucky if he's a first round choice. Matt Leinart a few years ago went from the guaranteed #1 pick to the #10 pick. Its not all about the money and no matter what he's going to make a lot of money...but it is about making the smart life choice and I can pretty much guarantee you that Andrew Luck will not be using an Architectural Engineering degree anytime soon.

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Its not "all about the money" if he chooses to go. Its about making the smart choice. I graduated from college a year ago and as much as I loved being there and pursuing academics...If I had the talent I'd go play football and so would you if you were presented with the choice.

The money won't be there necessarily. Jake Locker was staring at least 20-30million in the face last year and now he will be lucky if he's a first round choice. Matt Leinart a few years ago went from the guaranteed #1 pick to the #10 pick. Its not all about the money and no matter what he's going to make a lot of money...but it is about making the smart life choice and I can pretty much guarantee you that Andrew Luck will not be using an Architectural Engineering degree anytime soon.

lucks family isnt exactly low on cash

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