"NFL Draft" or "Remaining College Eligibility"

[TeufelHog]

I know it's a very difficult decision based on a myriad of personal variables, but it ALL BOILS DOWN TO whether you value "money" -OVER THE- "memories" of your remaining years of college eligibility.  The NFL will always be there to play in . . . the University will always be there to return to for degree completion -BUT- the final year or two of the player/staff/team camaraderie, the passion of local/state/national fan support, getting released out of the "Hog-Pen" and running thru the "A" as the band plays your school fight song on a brisk fall afternoon, the preparation and hype of a rivalry week, another opportunity to beat the Tide after a decade of losses, climbing & falling in the national ranking polls, overtime wins and losses on the road or at home, the hunt for an SEC championship ring in Atlanta, lure of a big-time holiday season bowl, a chase for a National Title, possibility of individual accolades, can never be replicated . . . the "BUSINESS" of NFL football cannot come close -doesn't even compare- to the memories/pageantry of college football.  Will pale in comparison when it comes to "rocking-chair-recollections" in your golden years. 

:razorback: Hog fans will be grateful for your program contributions no matter what your decision will be.  You will also be followed religiously in the "League" and be welcomed "Home" if you decide to return to Arkansas after your time in the "Pros."  Consider the "Unfinished/Finished Business" that may, or may not, haunt your memories for years to come.  GHG!  WPS! :razorback:

[RebelliousHog]

I understand what you are saying, but:   If you are a first round choice, you take the money. The life of a football player can end in a single play. Why would you not take the opportunity to take advantage of your craft while you can? 

Now, if any of out underclassmen are 1st round drafts is debatable. That is the choice they have.