Does anybody have a comprehensive list of players sitting out their bowl game?
I know Will Grier opted out, but any other stars?
I know Will Grier opted out, but any other stars?
Which players chose to sit out their bowl game?
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Iowa TE Noah Fant
S.Carolina WR Deebo Samuel
Michigan DL Rashan Gary
Houston DL Ed Oliver
NCST WR Kelvin Harmon
ASU WR N'Keal Harry
Oklahoma St. RB Justice Hill
LSU CB Greedy Williams
S.Carolina WR Deebo Samuel
Michigan DL Rashan Gary
Houston DL Ed Oliver
NCST WR Kelvin Harmon
ASU WR N'Keal Harry
Oklahoma St. RB Justice Hill
LSU CB Greedy Williams
Houston has multiple DL and a CB sitting out....
Minny has an OT sitting out....
WVU has an OT sitting out along with QB - Grier
NC St has LB and WR sitting out....
Mich has a bunch of defensive players sitting out....
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Minny has an OT sitting out....
WVU has an OT sitting out along with QB - Grier
NC St has LB and WR sitting out....
Mich has a bunch of defensive players sitting out....
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South Florida - QB Blake Barnett (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful tonight versus Marshall.
Here's an updated list of standouts who have already announced their intentions this month:
DEVIN BUSH, LB, MICHIGAN
Michigan's star linebacker announced this week he is declaring for the NFL Draft and will not play in the Wolverines' upcoming Peach Bowl game vs. Florida. He hasn't yet been cleared to play after suffering an injury in the season finale at Ohio State. "To all who support me, I have some breaking news to share," Bush's Twitter statement read. "Despite getting treatment every day, I have not been cleared to practice or play in the Peach Bowl due to the hip injury I suffered in the last game. Due to this injury, I have thought hard about my future in football. Having been injured I realize how fleeting this sport can be. It has always been a dream of mine to follow in my father's footsteps and play in the NFL. This injury has made me realize how important this goal is to me and my family. Therefore I have decided to forgo my senior season and enter the 2019 NFL Draft. I want to thank God, my parents, family, friends, coaches, teammates, the University of Michigan support staff and all my fans. A special thanks to Coach Harbaugh and Brown for all that you have done for me. Forever Go Blue!"
BRYCE LOVE, RB, STANFORD
The former Heisman finalist announced on Monday (Dec. 17) he would not play in Stanford's upcoming Sun Bowl in an effort to avoid further injury prior to the NFL Draft. Slowed by several ailments this season, Love finished with 739 yards on 166 carries, well below his expected averages after last season's heroics.
KARAN HIGDON, RB, MICHIGAN
The third Michigan standout to announce he's skipping the upcoming Peach Bowl matchup vs. Florida, Higdon revealed his decision early Thursday in an Instagram post. Higdon attached an image with a personal note and the caption "Complete the mission, Go Blue!" to teammates before their battle with the Gators.
WILL GRIER, QB, WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia senior quarterback Will Grier will not play in the Camping World Bowl vs. Syracuse on Dec. 28 in an effort to begin early focus on his NFL career. He made the announcement earlier this month in a special note to Mountaineer Nation. Grier is the first major quarterback to make this announcement, but others are expected to follow. Grier has thrown for 3,864 yards this season and 37 touchdowns. He is projected to be one of the first quarterbacks taken off the board in next year's NFL Draft. "It has been an honor to wear the WVU uniform, and I sincerely thank all of Mountaineer Nation for allowing my family and I to be a part of something so special. Country roads, take me home," Grier wrote in closing.
GERMAINE PRATT, LB, N.C. STATE
N.C. State's standout linebacker announced Wednesday he was skipping the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl (Dec. 31) vs. Texas A&M to focus on pre-draft preparations. Pratt finished with 104 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and six sacks. All were team highs. He also had two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and three pass breakups. In his absence, Brock Miller is expected to make the start. The 6-foot-3, 231-pound third-year sophomore has 16 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup on the season.
DEEBO SAMUEL, WR, SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's most electrifying playmaker announced Monday he was skipping the Belk Bowl (Dec. 29) to focus on NFL Draft preparation. The senior wideout has been plagued by nagging injuries throughout his career, but did not miss time this season. Samuel leads the Gamecocks with 882 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. He?s second in the SEC in receiving touchdowns. He also recorded touchdowns via a 90-yard kick return against Ole Miss, recovered a fumble for a touchdown against Akron and threw a touchdown pass against Georgia.
Samuel has 1,478 all-purpose yards this season, most of which were notched as a pass-catcher. He had 570 yards on 23 kick returns. His all-purpose numbers rank second in the SEC, trailing Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams, who has 1,802.
NOAH FANT, TE, IOWA
Fant, the No. 1 tight end on most NFL Mock Draft boards, declared for the draft after Iowa's season finale and later announced he wouldn't play in the Outback Bowl vs. Mississippi State. Fant caught 78 passes for 1,083 yards and 19 touchdowns during his Iowa career. He was named a first-team All-Big-Ten tight end after his junior season. He finished with 39 receptions for 519 yards and seven touchdowns. Fant is a mid-to-late first-round pick by most mock drafts and is considered to be the best tight end prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft. One scout even said that he's "the best tight end prospect in the last five years."
RASHAN GARY, DL, MICHIGAN
Gary, who finished his Michigan career with 137 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks in 35 games, was the top-ranked overall recruit in the 2016 recruiting class. Hailing from Plainfield, New Jersey and graduating from Paramus Catholic, the end is largely regarded as a potential top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft thanks to his unique blend of size, speed and strength. He was No. 8 on ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper's Big Board of 2019 prospects earlier this month.
He declared for the draft last Monday in a YouTube video, implying that his Michigan career was over regardless of the Wolverines? bowl destination, though not explicitly saying so. ?I would like to thank my higher powers, my family, the University of Michigan and the students and the fans,? Rashan Gary said in an announcement video. ?But I will be forgoing my senior season to make a dream come true. To declare for the draft. Thank you. Go blue.?
GREEDY WILLIAMS, CB, LSU
One of LSU's top defensive players and a projected early first-round pick will skip the Fiesta Bowl vs. UCF to protect himself from injury and begin the pre-draft training process. LSU coach Ed Orgeron confirmed on Sunday's media teleconference that Williams will not play. The Advocate's Brooks Kubena also confirmed Orgeron's statement.
"I wish him the best. If that's what he wants to do, we wish him and his family the best," Orgeron said on the call with reporters. "I didn't know that was posted yet. We did have a meeting and we were going to have a final meeting, but that's what him and his family want. They told me that they wasn't going to play and that he's going into the draft. We wish him the best. I haven't met with all my juniors yet so I was going to announce it at the end when I had a final meeting with everybody, but we wish him the best. Tremendous young man and athlete."
ED OLIVER, DL, HOUSTON
Oliver, a potential Top 5 pick, announced last week he would miss Houston's bowl game to work on enhancing his craft and prep for professional stardom at the next level. Hampered by injury this season, Oliver has already missed several games. Oliver?s career at Houston ends with 192 tackles, 53 TFLs and 13.5 sacks in 32 career games. He entered the year with some conversation about a trip to New York as a Heisman finalist, but only played in eight games this year. A knee bruise limited Oliver?s playing time since mid October.
?When I first set foot on campus, I knew one day I would be leaving the University of Houston football program so that I could realize a dream of playing at the next level,? Oliver said in a statement. ?Well today is that day. After serious consideration, I have decided not to play in the 2018 bowl game, so that I can immediately begin training for the upcoming draft.
DEVIN BUSH, LB, MICHIGAN
Michigan's star linebacker announced this week he is declaring for the NFL Draft and will not play in the Wolverines' upcoming Peach Bowl game vs. Florida. He hasn't yet been cleared to play after suffering an injury in the season finale at Ohio State. "To all who support me, I have some breaking news to share," Bush's Twitter statement read. "Despite getting treatment every day, I have not been cleared to practice or play in the Peach Bowl due to the hip injury I suffered in the last game. Due to this injury, I have thought hard about my future in football. Having been injured I realize how fleeting this sport can be. It has always been a dream of mine to follow in my father's footsteps and play in the NFL. This injury has made me realize how important this goal is to me and my family. Therefore I have decided to forgo my senior season and enter the 2019 NFL Draft. I want to thank God, my parents, family, friends, coaches, teammates, the University of Michigan support staff and all my fans. A special thanks to Coach Harbaugh and Brown for all that you have done for me. Forever Go Blue!"
BRYCE LOVE, RB, STANFORD
The former Heisman finalist announced on Monday (Dec. 17) he would not play in Stanford's upcoming Sun Bowl in an effort to avoid further injury prior to the NFL Draft. Slowed by several ailments this season, Love finished with 739 yards on 166 carries, well below his expected averages after last season's heroics.
KARAN HIGDON, RB, MICHIGAN
The third Michigan standout to announce he's skipping the upcoming Peach Bowl matchup vs. Florida, Higdon revealed his decision early Thursday in an Instagram post. Higdon attached an image with a personal note and the caption "Complete the mission, Go Blue!" to teammates before their battle with the Gators.
WILL GRIER, QB, WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia senior quarterback Will Grier will not play in the Camping World Bowl vs. Syracuse on Dec. 28 in an effort to begin early focus on his NFL career. He made the announcement earlier this month in a special note to Mountaineer Nation. Grier is the first major quarterback to make this announcement, but others are expected to follow. Grier has thrown for 3,864 yards this season and 37 touchdowns. He is projected to be one of the first quarterbacks taken off the board in next year's NFL Draft. "It has been an honor to wear the WVU uniform, and I sincerely thank all of Mountaineer Nation for allowing my family and I to be a part of something so special. Country roads, take me home," Grier wrote in closing.
GERMAINE PRATT, LB, N.C. STATE
N.C. State's standout linebacker announced Wednesday he was skipping the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl (Dec. 31) vs. Texas A&M to focus on pre-draft preparations. Pratt finished with 104 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and six sacks. All were team highs. He also had two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and three pass breakups. In his absence, Brock Miller is expected to make the start. The 6-foot-3, 231-pound third-year sophomore has 16 tackles, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup on the season.
DEEBO SAMUEL, WR, SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina's most electrifying playmaker announced Monday he was skipping the Belk Bowl (Dec. 29) to focus on NFL Draft preparation. The senior wideout has been plagued by nagging injuries throughout his career, but did not miss time this season. Samuel leads the Gamecocks with 882 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. He?s second in the SEC in receiving touchdowns. He also recorded touchdowns via a 90-yard kick return against Ole Miss, recovered a fumble for a touchdown against Akron and threw a touchdown pass against Georgia.
Samuel has 1,478 all-purpose yards this season, most of which were notched as a pass-catcher. He had 570 yards on 23 kick returns. His all-purpose numbers rank second in the SEC, trailing Texas A&M running back Trayveon Williams, who has 1,802.
NOAH FANT, TE, IOWA
Fant, the No. 1 tight end on most NFL Mock Draft boards, declared for the draft after Iowa's season finale and later announced he wouldn't play in the Outback Bowl vs. Mississippi State. Fant caught 78 passes for 1,083 yards and 19 touchdowns during his Iowa career. He was named a first-team All-Big-Ten tight end after his junior season. He finished with 39 receptions for 519 yards and seven touchdowns. Fant is a mid-to-late first-round pick by most mock drafts and is considered to be the best tight end prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft. One scout even said that he's "the best tight end prospect in the last five years."
RASHAN GARY, DL, MICHIGAN
Gary, who finished his Michigan career with 137 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks in 35 games, was the top-ranked overall recruit in the 2016 recruiting class. Hailing from Plainfield, New Jersey and graduating from Paramus Catholic, the end is largely regarded as a potential top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft thanks to his unique blend of size, speed and strength. He was No. 8 on ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper's Big Board of 2019 prospects earlier this month.
He declared for the draft last Monday in a YouTube video, implying that his Michigan career was over regardless of the Wolverines? bowl destination, though not explicitly saying so. ?I would like to thank my higher powers, my family, the University of Michigan and the students and the fans,? Rashan Gary said in an announcement video. ?But I will be forgoing my senior season to make a dream come true. To declare for the draft. Thank you. Go blue.?
GREEDY WILLIAMS, CB, LSU
One of LSU's top defensive players and a projected early first-round pick will skip the Fiesta Bowl vs. UCF to protect himself from injury and begin the pre-draft training process. LSU coach Ed Orgeron confirmed on Sunday's media teleconference that Williams will not play. The Advocate's Brooks Kubena also confirmed Orgeron's statement.
"I wish him the best. If that's what he wants to do, we wish him and his family the best," Orgeron said on the call with reporters. "I didn't know that was posted yet. We did have a meeting and we were going to have a final meeting, but that's what him and his family want. They told me that they wasn't going to play and that he's going into the draft. We wish him the best. I haven't met with all my juniors yet so I was going to announce it at the end when I had a final meeting with everybody, but we wish him the best. Tremendous young man and athlete."
ED OLIVER, DL, HOUSTON
Oliver, a potential Top 5 pick, announced last week he would miss Houston's bowl game to work on enhancing his craft and prep for professional stardom at the next level. Hampered by injury this season, Oliver has already missed several games. Oliver?s career at Houston ends with 192 tackles, 53 TFLs and 13.5 sacks in 32 career games. He entered the year with some conversation about a trip to New York as a Heisman finalist, but only played in eight games this year. A knee bruise limited Oliver?s playing time since mid October.
?When I first set foot on campus, I knew one day I would be leaving the University of Houston football program so that I could realize a dream of playing at the next level,? Oliver said in a statement. ?Well today is that day. After serious consideration, I have decided not to play in the 2018 bowl game, so that I can immediately begin training for the upcoming draft.
TCU
12/19/18 RB Darius Anderson Undisclosed is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs California
12/19/18 QB Michael Collins Foot is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs California
Wisconsin
Date Pos Player Injury Status
12/20/18 QB Alex Hornibrook Concussion is OUT Thursday vs Miami Florida
12/20/18 QB Jack Coan named the starting quarterback Thursday vs Miami Florida
12/19/18 RB Darius Anderson Undisclosed is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs California
12/19/18 QB Michael Collins Foot is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs California
Wisconsin
Date Pos Player Injury Status
12/20/18 QB Alex Hornibrook Concussion is OUT Thursday vs Miami Florida
12/20/18 QB Jack Coan named the starting quarterback Thursday vs Miami Florida
Don?t read too much into Fant not playing for Iowa.
The kid that played more than he did this season, T J Hockenson, will be in the lineup, and could end up being a better TE than Font.
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The kid that played more than he did this season, T J Hockenson, will be in the lineup, and could end up being a better TE than Font.
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I had downgraded them a little bit, but that might help me change my take on this game....
I have this one going under the low total.... Thoughts about the total of 44 if you get a chance?
Thanks for that info, old timer.... :0074
Don't know if it's official, but I heard that Hornybrook isn't playing for Wisky in their bowl game.... :shrug:
Edit: Nevermind. I see that IE has already posted this info. LOL
Thanks, IE. You're always on top of it, bro.
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Edit: Nevermind. I see that IE has already posted this info. LOL
Thanks, IE. You're always on top of it, bro.
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