Seems a little harsh from someone who agrees that players like this don’t owe anyone anything in a bowl decision just because they receive NIL money, which is what I was responding to.
Football Rutgers Football RB Kyle Monangai to sit out 2024 Rate Bowl
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Kyle has been playing with broken ribs since the USC game, he needs to heal up before the combine
Just saying - you don’t actually think the $ these kids are getting has ANY relation to the value of their name image and likeness ?!?!?
It’s straight up pay-to-play -ie, the market value of what they contribute on the field
Two very different things.
Is what it is. I can’t change it.
The fact he ain’t playing - I assume it’s not violating any contract he’s under for his $ (and that’s not even our concern anyway) and as far as his obligation to RU (which i believe we as fans do have a say)…
I’m good. He’s contributed more than 99% of players
This. It’s a different situation from the norm. Kyle is on the sideline coaching the rest of the team. All signs point to Greg being a part of the decision. The last thing Greg wants is this game to hurt Kyle’s draft chances. It’s not good for anyone. He’s about to go 2-2 on NFL RB grooming. Not blowing that is more important than the Rate bowl in the long run.
I second this. The athletes want their money but are stipulating when and how they will participate? That's BS. Now if KM has broken ribs, I can see that as a reason to sit out. Otherwise they are paid to participate.
But he did get money, right? Just not a higher payout elsewhere?
You really think NCAA athletes are getting paid for their name, image, likeness? They are getting paid for their ability to perform on the field. Period.
Anyone who agrees with you is a complete ass--those who know the reality of his injuries especially his ribs, knows his sacrifices during the season.
And don't let anyone tell you it wasn't his ribs it was and anyone with a brain knows the time it takes to get over that injury/pain.
So you know the entire situation going on? Please enlighten me.
Please stop. He played many a game this season hurt where if he wanted to he could’ve easily played the injury card on any NIL contract. He had no interest in doing that. This is a situation where the combine is coming up and he needs to heal his body. The stakes are far greater than the importance of playing in the Rate bowl.
Understandable, this decision. It's the nature of this "business." And it is very much a business. Besides, KM's done so much to deserve opting out from this game. And it's great to see him making the trip to encourage his teammates.
Stop what? Expecting someone to fulfill what they were paid to do? There's nothing wrong with that. And I did address if in fact he has broken ribs.
He traveled with the team and didicated his time to help prep the team. His coach very likely told him to sit out. Greg wants what’s best for Kyle and playing in this game is definitely not that. I’m struggling to see how anyone doesn’t see this?
While that is true it is not unusual for certain people to have insurance purchased for them.
There were several options each side had. To me none of them make either party the bad guy.
That's great. Now you can pay back the $100,000 free education. Then it's all square and you can give him the day off.
