Comments on: Crabtree makes leap to NFL riches official

By: pootpie

pootpie — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:25:04 +0000

so Lubbock (Tech) could be the pro farm team for the Cowboys; UT for the Houston team, & so forth.

the universities could get rent for the stadiums and not have to pay for coaches, schlorships, travel, etc. & save a bundle for the long-suffering taxpayers. The NFL corporate owners would pay federal & state taxes on the profits & also help the taxpayers.

what a deal. so I say – sign after junior high & start a farm (minor league) for the NFL.

signees / players would be happy & not have to pretend to be students and care about the schools.

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By: Pete Storseth

Pete Storseth — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:51:34 +0000

well, the bradford rumor proved a rumor.
he will stay at OU. good move. i doubt he’d make in the NFL

UNLIKE HARRELL AND CRABTREE!!!!
(they will do well)

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By: Pete Storseth

Pete Storseth — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:01:20 +0000

yes james i know the cards won’t get crabtree, and definitely not both.

it was a “wouldn’t it be cool” statement

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By: pootpie

pootpie — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:37:35 +0000

Yep; so glad something made it to the next level .

I’m in the minority – hoping it would be the team.

yea tech; guns up!!!!!!!!

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By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:49:45 +0000

This is MC’s choice and he has made what he things is the best. That is all anyone can do.

His time at TTU has been a joy.

Best wishes for great success at the next level.

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By: James

James — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:42:29 +0000

Pete you are completely off. Cardinals do not have an early pick in the draft (21st pick to be exact) so the chances of Crabtree going to them probably wont happen. Even if he were to go to the Cards, he wouldn’t play. They are stacked at reciever with Fitzgerald, Boldin, and Breaston.

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By: Pete Storseth

Pete Storseth — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:15:03 +0000

I hope he excells in the NFL, on a good team.
I heard a rumor that OU’s McCoy and Bradford could end up with the Chiefs.
Wouldn’t it be cool if Harrell and Crabtree both went to the same team? Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals???
Harrell should learn under Warner, Crabs could break records there with a veteran Qb’s arm soon after he arrives

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By: Techfan

Techfan — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:34:59 +0000

If Crabtree gets injured next year after going pro, he’ll have many, many millions of dollars to fall back on. If he get’s injured while at Tech, he gets the little bit of cash (comparatively speaking) that he is insured for. He can always go back and get his degree, if he decides that’s what he wants to do.

This was the best decision for him to make and I wish him the best. Best of luck to you Crabtree, you’ll be missed in the Red and Black!

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By: raider girl

raider girl — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:24:54 +0000

I personally think it’s sad that the NFL & NBA allow these kids to enter the draft at such a young age. True they are considered “adults” but money seems to make idiots out of those who are seemingly of adult age. What happens if Crabtree gets injured next year & can no longer play pro sports?!?!? If he’s like most other “young” players they don’t invest their money wisely & so what does he have to fall back on?!?!? 2 yrs in college won’t get most people a decent job these days…….

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By: melvin block

melvin block — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:06:10 +0000

yea TECH!

This is the greatest day in Tech sports history!!

Just hope the NFL doesn’t start a minor league type farm system and sign them directly out of junior high.

If they did that, according to you guys, they’d be no college football, since that’s it’s sole purpose.

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