Johnny Football

[kmoose]

Except State U and Private U can make millions of his likeness and not give him a dime. Sorry but we'll just agree to disagree. He's doing all the work to get to where he is; he deserves a piece of the pie.

State U and Private U can make millions off of the success of any of their students. And I'd like to see Whiskey do an ROI comparison between college graduates(from ANY school), and high school graduates. Then tell me he isn't getting a piece of the pie.

 

[Booslum31]

Except State U and Private U can make millions of his likeness and not give him a dime. Sorry but we'll just agree to disagree. He's doing all the work to get to where he is; he deserves a piece of the pie.

Isn't a full ride worth about $200,000 these days? I think he's getting a little something...that most students don't get. Whether athletes should or shouldn't be able to profit from these sort of things should be debated, however, at this point it's against the rules so he shouldn't do it.

 

[tko]

I wish nothing but the worst for this kid. Sorry to hurt anyone's feelings.

 

[alohagoirish]

I think manziel is the WORNG case to try and make the point about unjust profits by institutions while athletes struggle to get by.

Manziel is the very definition of a spoiled rich kid who thinks rules for others DO NOT apply to him.

The kid is a train wreck with absolutely no sense of form or decorum---his motives had nothing to do with money , money he doesn't need , it simply had to do with ME ME ME!

Vary hard to like this character.

aloha's

 

[Booslum31]

I wish nothing but the worst for this kid. Sorry to hurt anyone's feelings.

Well...this too!

 

[texbender]

Regardless, way too much smoke around this kid. And it is mostly self inflicted.
JF and TAMU are in for a long season, regardless of their incredibly favorable schedule.

 

[koonja]

This doesn't pass the logic test for me. Why would a rich kid (and I mean rich) sign footballs for $10k or $5k? It just isn't that believable to me. He could of called pops and had 20k wired over right away.

I'm throwing the BS flag.

I don't know how wealthy his parents are, but just because your parents have money doesn't mean they make it rain on you at every phone call.

$5K or $10K translates to a lot of fun to an immature, irresponsible 20 year old. And when it's waived in your face and you think you can get away with it, it's understandable.

 

[IrishLax]

Well, at least a measly 5 figures over something he knows is wrong when he knows he is being watched by everyone? It doesn't make sense to me.

Martha Stewart went to jail for peanuts on her fortune. These kinds of things are crimes of convenience. If you can get a sizeable something for nothing then the logic flies out the window. No one ever expects to be caught.

 

[phork]

Am I the only one who's starting to feel bad for this kid?

Yes.

Bama is going to jailsex A&M this year, book it.

 

[Ultimate Penn St. Hater]

Such a moron. Was really looking forward to watching him get his butt kicked this season. Next stop, CFL.

 

[Irish Insanity]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Due to NCAA investigation, the Las Vegas Hotel has taken Texas A&M games vs Bama, Arkansas, Ole Miss, LSU & Missouri off the board.</p>— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) <a href="https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/statuses/364202044548071424">August 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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[BobD]

If this ends up being true, he'll be known as Johnny Autograph.

 

[drayer54]

Darren Rovell is also the least credible source in the game. Search for his credibility issues and you'll find stuff like this...

Darren Rovell Gets Duped Again And Then Edits His Story Like Nothing Ever Happened [UPDATE]

 

[Junkhead]

Such a moron. Was really looking forward to watching him get his butt kicked this season. Next stop, CFL.

CFL? He might be begging to get into Arena league! (is that still around?)

 

[johnnycando]

CFL? He might be begging to get into Arena league! (is that still around?)

Maybe his parents can buy him one.

So he can stay focused.

 

[drayer54]

If the honey badger can get in the NFL......

I'm not real sure how I came the jf advocate either.

 

[cody1smith]

Except State U and Private U can make millions of his likeness and not give him a dime. Sorry but we'll just agree to disagree. He's doing all the work to get to where he is; he deserves a piece of the pie.

Yeah kinda.... but he is getting to do all the work for free in a multi million dollar weight room with some of the best trainers and coaches helping him day in and day out.

 

[Irishokie]

Those were some pretty decent quotes from people. Pretty straight up, pretty honest. I know I've felt the same way about an ND player getting busted ("Please don't let him be suspended for Michigan"). At least most of those folks seem real, esp compared to OSU clowns.

Was this, "please don't let him be suspended for Michigan" a past thought of yours or one for this season?!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

 

[vmgsf]

How old is his liver?

 

[NDinL.A.]

Was this, "please don't let him be suspended for Michigan" a past thought of yours or one for this season?!

Definitely not this year. I was thinking more of like a Michael Floyd situation.

 

[irish1958]

Martha Stewart went to jail for peanuts on her fortune. These kinds of things are crimes of convenience. If you can get a sizeable something for nothing then the logic flies out the window. No one ever expects to be caught.

Exactly correct. I don't understand the greed for either money or power, probably because I don't have much of either one.
Now sex, on the other hand.......................

 

[drayer54]

Some gems from TexAgs below.

To be fair, there were also several people on there calling him a moron and calling for accountability.

 

[drayer54]

Another interesting take.

Johnny Football has spit on all the help Texas A&M offered him - CBSSports.com

Best Case Scenario: Kevin Sumlin goes off on the press and yells "Write an article about me! I'm a man! I'm 40!"

 

[GoldenIsThyFame]

I just can't think he is that dumb to deposit the money in his own bank account. Surely they just put it in"Uncle Nate's" account which is not under the jurisdiction of the NCAA.

 

[gkIrish]

I just can't think he is that dumb to deposit the money in his own bank account. Surely they just put it in"Uncle Nate's" account which is not under the jurisdiction of the NCAA.

What has he shown that makes you think he isn't dumb enough to do anything?

 

[Bogtrotter07]

I hope this is nothing; I really feel sorry for all those 'Bama players. Can you imagine them having to find a new motivation for the '13 season. Their weight room shows them the way at every station. What is a NC to do?

 

[ND NYC]

Welcome to the SEC A+M!

...that didnt take long

 

[irishroo]

I think it's a stupid rule and I'm sure this is not at all uncommon. Manziel just needs to learn how to handle himself in public. Kid's a moron.

 

[STLDomer]

“@schadjoe: A prominent autograph broker in Southeast said Johnny Manziel's personal assistant told him he could have another session, but for $”

“@schadjoe: The prominent autograph broker provided ESPN photo of Johnny Manziel signing a stack of photos allegedly in hotel room night b/f Bama game”