Patrick Peterson - Pay for Play

[SCP]

It's really a joke to even call them "student athletes" to be honest. Most don't go to class and usually have someone else do their work for them.

I don't really agree with this. The majority do go to class and do their own work. There are knuckleheads that don't, sure. But that can be said for the general student population on any college campus.

[SCP]

I guess no one cares about Cam Newton's either then?

I've said numerous times that I could not care less about the money he and his dad collected. Good for them. The people that paid them are the criminals.

[ncmonzta]

You might not, but the team might.

What it likely hinges on is the same thing that it does with Newton. It all rises and falls on the answer to one single question.

Did...he...know? :sosp:

He will naturally say he didn't (same as Newton) and that statement will likely be accepted unless evidence can be produced to contradict it.

Outside of that happening, does it affect his status? Probably not.

Whether or not it should is a topic for debate.

It really shouldn't matter those guys are playing for the sole purpose of making it to the NFL and get paid. The way they promote these kids and without paying them is modern day slavery:leaving:

[firstdayfan]

What gets me is that NFL scouts and executives arent stupid or naive...they know this stuff happens and I'm sure it isn't a big deal for them. Unless the players lie about it during the interview process.

[panthers55]

What I find most interesting is this stuffjust coming out now. Almost as if there is conscience manipulation to impact the draft at this late date. Wht else not divulge this information months or even year's ago. it happened in 2007 after all.

[SCP]

"statue" of limitationz

[Mr. Scot]

It really shouldn't matter those guys are playing for the sole purpose of making it to the NFL and get paid. The way they promote these kids and without paying them is modern day slavery:leaving:

I called it "college" when I went.

[vorbis]

even if true, i don't see it as relevant to a potential NFL career. on the field, peterson was a competitor and i think got the most out of his athletic ability every play.

[Mr. Scot]

If he knew about it, and lied about it, it'll be relevant to the Panthers.

[Squirrel]

Thats it do away with all scholarships. That will solve the problem.

[AceMan]

He made dat deal!

[Proudiddy]

I'm wondering when the media will stop trying to murder these guys' career prospects and stop reporting these things like it's out of the ordinary. I'd almost be willing to put down money that any college team in the Top 25 has a player on it that got paid. The NCAA needs to stop playing themselves...

[Tarheels23]

Pay for Play = MLB steroid era

[teeray]

I assure you NO ONE CARES!!! At least NFL teams don't. Just don't lie about it. Own it and they will move on.