Michael Floyd planning on staying for senior year?

[NankerPhelge]

Sorry to be the negative one on this thread, but I don't read Michael's alleged comments meaning that he will be back for next football season. Next year is 2011, and I think he still plans on being in school then. But, why would he then say that whether or not ND has a chance at the NC will be a factor on whether he stays? Who knows, we'll be alright whatever happens. Don't you feel it?

 

[lookingdeadred]

Most likely he will make more in a few years of pro ball

Most likely he will make more in a few years of pro ball

than he will in many years with just his degree. He needs to do what is best for Michael Floyd, not what is best for ND. Besides, he has given ND plenty, he owes them nothing more.

yeah but leaving early because of an ego or bad advice is. life isnt a sprint its a marathon and everyone puts it in these kids ears "well what if you get hurt" but how manys times do rookies careers end in training camp or worse yet outta football with lives lost. but you cant play the "what if" game in life can we? if you do your just wasting it. regardless of the situation i do believe it is more intelligent to receive your degree before walking away from school. it shows the university respect. everyone at the school respect. to make sure that you take full advantage of your opportunity and not just made your stay a stepping stone.

once again fan vs. fanatic

 

[bigeasy47]

your kidding right? hes given enough to ND what has he given? acouple highlights doesnt qualify him for anything. what ND is offering him is free education worth more then what a lot of americans can afford. the statement you made is very selfish. ive been a member for a week or two and its sad to say i find more people on here are bad for ND and its legacy. but wait i bet you were a CW. fan because thats what he taught i guys youd fit right in. but now its time to move on to a new era with BK. so let me make it clear NO INDIVIDUAL IS BIGGER THEN THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME!!!!! ^^^^^^^^

 

[NDinL.A.]

your kidding right? hes given enough to ND what has he given? acouple highlights doesnt qualify him for anything. what ND is offering him is free education worth more then what a lot of americans can afford. the statement you made is very selfish. ive been a member for a week or two and its sad to say i find more people on here are bad for ND and its legacy. but wait i bet you were a CW. fan because thats what he taught i guys youd fit right in. but now its time to move on to a new era with BK. so let me make it clear NO INDIVIDUAL IS BIGGER THEN THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME!!!!! ^^^^^^^^

Easy there buddy. There are TONS of members here who LOVE ND, alums and subway alums alike. There aren't people on here who are bad for ND and its legacy (exaggerate much?)...there are just a bunch of people on here with different opinions. Yours isno better for ND than ours.

And to be quite frank, you will find plenty of people across the nation who disagree with you on this topic, myself included. People go to college to educate themselves and to prepare themselves for their field of choice. Well guess what...Michael Floyd, if the NFL scouts have their say, has prepared himself for his field of choice - the National Football League.

You are incredibly naive if you don't think ND has benefited from Michael Floyd as much as he has benefited from ND. When you see all those new #3 jerseys in the stands, tell me ND hasn't benefited. When you see brand new buildings all over Notre Dame thanks to donations from alumni/non alumni because of the football program, tell me Michael Floyd hasn't helped ND out. 11 catches and a TD vs USC, breaking an 8 game losing streak and reversing the tide of recruiting...tell me ND didn't benefit from having Michael Floyd at ND. And don't forget, Michael Floyd committed to ND in the midst of our worst season in history, and never wavered despite being bombarded by other schools with far better records. He helped keep that class together.

Michael Floyd got a ton out of Notre Dame, but make no mistake about it - Notre Dame got a ton out of Michael Floyd as well.

And again, easy with the crap talking about other members here...there are a lot of great people here who are ND through and through. And if you don't believe me...go read NDNation and then compare that with the good folks here.

 

[Dizzyphil]

ive been a member for a week or two and...

and you just got the smackdown by THE MOD!!!!

We all owe #3 great amounts of gratitude including everyone associated with the Irish!!!!

Diz

 

[aubeirish]

At the end of the day, it has nothing to do with who owes who. Michael should do what he feels is best for him. We all wish to get him back, but if he chooses to go we need to support him.

 

[PatsandBostonfan1975]

Why do do people keep saying Rudy is gone ?He hasn't really been healthy for close to a full season . While he has showed flashes of excellence and has played with alot of heart. He really is not even close to a first round pick I think he's great but if I take off my notre Dame glasses he doesn't done much.

 

[DomerBoy]

Wow dude, Rudy was probably the most productive player on the team this past year besides Riddick. He was a monster on 3rd downs and a match up nightmare for defenses. He is going to be a match up nightmare in the NFL and to say he has not done much is a bit farcical.

 

[PatsandBostonfan1975]

Look if you have a monster year like Tate or Clausen I can see leaving . He played 6 games 28 catches for 328 yards and 95 were one game. In two games he had 1 catch for yard and 1 catch for 2 yards. I love this kid's talent i really do and i get this years draft talents so weak that a kid who played 6 games is the pick of the litter. 1st round money I can see but 2nd round money I just think why wouldn't he prove he's the best tightend in college football instead of having the most potential of all tightends.

 

[NDinL.A.]

Why do do people keep saying Rudy is gone ?He hasn't really been healthy for close to a full season . While he has showed flashes of excellence and has played with alot of heart. He really is not even close to a first round pick I think he's great but if I take off my notre Dame glasses he doesn't done much.

You might not see it, but what matters is NFL scouts and GMs sure see it. Go look at any mock draft, and Rudolph is the top TE taken in every single one, and he's in the first round in most of them. So to say that he is not even close to being a first round pick is simply wrong, according to the people that matter most. Again, I've been close enough to him to say that he's an absolute MONSTER, and guys that size with that skill set simply do not come along very often, and GMs don't want to pass that up. And if you don't think TEs with his skill set aren't needed, go check out the NE offense and the things they can now do with 2 outstanding TEs.

And as I said before, another reason people think he's gone is because he allegedly moved out of his dorm and isn't registered for spring classes.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

People go to college to educate themselves and to prepare themselves for their field of choice. Well guess what...Michael Floyd, if the NFL scouts have their say, has prepared himself for his field of choice - the National Football League.

I thought people went to college to PAAAAAAAAAAAAAARTY! And oh yeah co-eds!....j/k

 

[Kingbish01]

I think Floyd needs to stay to prove he can stay healthy. He has missed a ton of games over his ND career. Ya, he helped beat USC with 11 catches and a TD. It would have been nice to have him in the lineup last year when we lost a close one at home. Out of 39 games he has missed 9.....COME BACK FLOYD SHOW THESE NFL GM'S THAT YOU CAN PLAY A FULL SEASON!!! Because right now, he will probably get drafted behind J. Jones, A.J Green and maybe even J. Baldwin.

 

[irishmarine]

and that kid out of osu

 

[Kingbish01]

Problem is Floyd wears arguably the most popular number in ND history. Probably with #5 and # 7 right behind it. Don't get me wrong though Floyd has been the reason #3 is still one of the hottest jerseys on the market. It's easy to see a one man impact from the likes of Golden Tate (23) The Shark (83) and the Rocket (25)

 

[Kingbish01]

Thank you very much............

Hold on bigeasy, I do think Floyd as been a major reason for recent jersey sales. And I agree with alot of what the mod says. He did come to ND during a rough time, and he has been great when he is on the field. I agree he needs to stay another year though. I see 4 WR going before him and with a possible lockout going on. Look at the talent coming back, with him we gotta have a serious shot at a BCS bowl if not the NC. I gotta ask though....Where are you from and how old are you? Just to be fair, I am 30 born in Pittsburgh and live in Atlanta.

 

[WaveDomer]

It's fine to discuss whether or not a player will stay or go, but I wouldn't get really upset about it either way. I remember getting upset when The Rocket left early for the Argos, but I was 14. Everyone is free to do what they want. The University doesn't have to offer scholarships. Kids don't have to play football. If you are upset about a kid leaving early, you have to ask yourself why you are upset. Floyd or Rudolph can certainly graduate college even if they leave early for the NFL. As a fan, would I like to see them stay? Of course. But I can't control that and neither can the school. All the school can control is who it lets in and what it makes them do in terms of academics while they are enrolled. I believe ND does a fantastic job of this. They have standards that are higher than the majority of schools.

Everyone does what is best for them. That is human nature. The University is doing what's best for them too. Do some make mistakes? Yes. But everyone makes the decision they think is best at the time. Is it selfish? I don't know. Probably. But being self serving is what makes the world go round. That's why people offer better products, to get more customers and be the best, but that helps everyone. Believe me, everyone is getting something: the player, the school, the media, and the fan. Everyone is benefiting because a kid can catch a ball.

 

[tankjeep]

47, not crying just stating the facts its easy to quote someone on here and start something it would just be easier if people just mentioned their opinions and dont quote each other that way you wont feel personally attacked. like the saying "mind your own business". and your right dizzyphil you wanted to dish it out first so you gotta be able to take it thats why im going to give you alil advice 'the more you think the dumber our nation becomes' so give us all a break......

c'mon man, was there really a need to be such a jerk?

and all of what NDinLA says is correct, but not once did he personally attack you. he simply made an informative statement about floyd's contribution to ND's success by doing more than just producing on the field.

you can agree or disagree, but no need to personally attack anyone (regardless of what others may do).

 

[lookingdeadred]

You speak jibberish I see

You speak jibberish I see

Get a grip. No one here is bad for ND.

your kidding right? hes given enough to ND what has he given? acouple highlights doesnt qualify him for anything. what ND is offering him is free education worth more then what a lot of americans can afford. the statement you made is very selfish. ive been a member for a week or two and its sad to say i find more people on here are bad for ND and its legacy. but wait i bet you were a CW. fan because thats what he taught i guys youd fit right in. but now its time to move on to a new era with BK. so let me make it clear NO INDIVIDUAL IS BIGGER THEN THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME!!!!! ^^^^^^^^

 

[Irish Insanity]

His comment to me is simply stating to the Team, Coaches, Fans, and anyone ND that he is fully commited to the team and the bowl game. That next year, NFL or ND, will not consume him till after the bowl game. I would love for him and Rudy to stay, but wouldn't blame either for leaving for the NFL.

 

[IrishMoore1]

I heard from a student trainer that Floyd and Rudy are def leaving for the NFL. There's a rumor floating around that Rudy has already cleaned out his room

 

[bigeasy47]

i can see rudolph leaving with the talent behind him and his potential draft status. eifert on the rise and koyack coming in. just not sure sold on floyd yet.

 

[Kingbish01]

If Floyd goes, big mistake. He needs another year. I can't see him going 16 or 18 games strong, maybe it's just me. Golden Tate is seeing how tough the NFL is he has 200 yds rec and 0 td's. One more year would make sense. He will have a good NFL career in my opinion either way, just think he needs to show he can stay healthy a full year.

 

[bigeasy47]

second that, needs one full year of work with big numbers. it also wouldnt hurt draft status to break a few records while he finishes up

 

[DomerBoy]

While you are not sold on him, NFL scouts seem to be. Pro size, speed and skills are what he is selling to GM's. It would not surprise me if he left. Logically, he should leave because of the fact he is injury prone could possibly cost him in the end.

 

[jmurphy75]

WOW looks like I missed some fun! Let's face it boys neither one will make their decision known until after the bowl game, or at least I would hope not. These guys are going to make their own decisions and it will suck if either one or both go....but that's life.

As to the new guy calling people names and making crappy comments that's just not nice! Really it's not the way we do things around here.

 

[Kingbish01]

While you are not sold on him, NFL scouts seem to be. Pro size, speed and skills are what he is selling to GM's. It would not surprise me if he left. Logically, he should leave because of the fact he is injury prone could possibly cost him in the end.

I don't know if his speed is what they are talking about. Size and skills no doubt about it.

 

[bigeasy47]

what he lacks in speed he makes up with his ability to break tackles. still a top 5 wr. where will that land him? look at the nfl teams and their records. if he falls to later rounds he might be looking at buffalo if they take a qb first. or maybe be reunited with jimmy in carolina. it will be interesting to find out stay or go and where he'll land

 

[BCSorBust]

I know this isn't the end all be all obviously but Kiper has Floyd as the 5th best JUNIOR wide receiver. Not the 5th best overall wide receiver but the 5th best JUNIOR. Scouts Inc has him as the 5th best overall though. Honestly, I actually agree more with Kiper I think. Floyd is such a good kid that I hope he has success if he goes though, and I think he may be the best blocking wide receiver of the class.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

The 5 best receivers in this class are juniors though.

 

[Dizzyphil]

The 5 best receivers in this class are juniors though.

I don't know, Justin Blackmon is a stud for a soph!!


Diz