OU football: Sam Bradford sees 'no need to cut this experience short'
QB sets sights on another shot at title

Hey Brian-Sam has made all A's and 1 B so far in his collegiate experience. Seems to me, he is there for the education as well as the athletic experience, and nowhere near MOST-are in training for the pros.
They know the odds when they go into sports the LOW percentage that move on to the next level.

To each his own. Whatever.

Education is an incentive to attend OU if you are an athlete. Plenty of students don't complete a degree and aren't athletes. Their reasons areas valid as anyone's for dropping out. In the end, it's an individual's choice to make, not the public's. Some great athletes probably go pro to avoid being academicly ineligible. We forget that many athletes suffer from learning disabilities just like the general public.

hey scott: NEWSFLASH: most of the football payers are NOT there for an eduacation.With a graduation rate of less than 40% adn grade below 2.0, MOST of these guys are there serving their time in the minor leagues (college football) serving their time and paring for an opp in the NFL. we try to make ourselves feel better by saying "hey, they're getting an education". sorry, that's BS to make us feel better.

Just where is it written that he'd get 40 million? Speculation at best. Sam has already proven himself with NFL watching. He comes out next year and even if he has an average year, his net worth will not go down. Here's a twist, did you ever think that maybe Sam is not interested in the NFL in the first place? Has anyone asked him that question? He just doesn't seem to be that fired up about it. He never ever talked about it. Another thing, he's obivously is not interested in the money. His parents seem to be doing OK so he doesn't need to take care of the family like Peterson had to. So with that in mind, how much money does he really need to support and take care of himself? He seems really intelligent and I really think he's not worried about the money and he's not self absorbed with it. Believe it or not, some students actually LIKE going to college and are enjoying there time. They are only there for 4 years, but the number one reason they are there, is for an education. That's something no one can ever take away from you. I had to not log on and read some of the naysayers comments because I blocked most of you idiots. Now I just reassured myself why I did that in the first place.

and when stoops asks for $3M a year, he can also say " I got Sam to stay". now, that will be worth his salary

Gary, your words of Sam being all "patient to enjoy the present experience" are so moving. I think I'll cry.

Here's an idea: Coach Stoops and Sam should be on Orpah, hold hands, and kiss. Sam can explain why he's walking away from making $40M a year....because he's playing for the "love of the game" and for selfish fans like you. And Coach Stoops can show his "values and prioroites" and give up his $2M a year salary until he wins a bowl game.

brian in new york obviously has a different set of values and priorities. To call names because Sam has the patience to wait and the joy of the present experience, shows the difference in class.

This is hiliarious! You sooner fans keep talking about Tebow. I'd bet if you look on any FL news websites they aren't bashing you sooner fans. Tim Tebow left a bad taste in your mouth just like West Virginia, oh yeah, just like Boise State, oh yeah, just like USC, oh yeah just like Mississippi in '99. GET OVER IT! Bradford will always be second rate to Tebow.

Some of those are pretty funny, thought I would contribute to the media love for Tebow! LOL!!

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Turning down $40 Million? This is a classic example of a boy being young and dumb and influenced by people who have their OWN interests at heart.

This was a GREAT decision for OU coaches, staff, the fans (who wouldn't want him to leave?) the team mates, and Bob Stoops BUT an AWFUL decision for Sam!

Sam: you're noble getting your college degree! I'm sure that will generate $40 Million! And ask the Norman fire department for some help: they can put out all that smoke the fans and coaches are blowing up your %$#.

As a season ticket holder, it is going to be fun watching all the guys next year. As a fan I will be rooting for them harder than ever. I hope the crowd handles each game like the TT victory. Good luck bradford, gresham, murray, brown, williams, McCoy, and the rest of the team. I hope it pays big time for you to come back.

oh sorry pat thanks ben....i figured since the deadline is over and espn or the daily hasnt said anything.demarco must be coming back

oh sorry pat thanks ben....i figured since the deadline is over and espn or the daily hasnt said anything.demarco must be coming back

oh sorry pat thanks ben....i figured since the deadline is over and espn or the daily hasnt said anything.demarco must be coming back

Brian from Mitchell,
Pat was refferring his comments to Brian from New York.

Yes Pat ..I can read you tranny...i was just asking a question about demarco and wondered if anybody knew that might be on the board here..you are a D-Bag

Yes Pat ..I can read you tranny...i was just asking a question about demarco and wondered if anybody knew that might be on the board here..you are a D-Bag

Im am glad Sam is coming back, but I think entering the draft would have been the wisest choice to make. You never know what can happen. One hit can changed everything. I hope Sam improves his stock next season. OU is loaded everywhere except on the O-line. Texas will be the favorite heading into the year, but hopefully Sam and the Sooners can rain on their parade.

Brian can you read? This was Sam's decision you moron.

has demarco decided to stay..iread he was looking into the NFL

what an idiot! and how irrespronsible for stoops and others to encourage Bradford to stay! what nonsense: my team mtes, the degree, the boyhood dream of natl. championship...give me abreak. You just won the Heisman, and you can make $40 million! are you smokin' crack? It's not wirtrh the risk of getting hurt or having a bad season

Thanks Sam! You did what you wanted to do and that is the bottom line. I am already counting the months, weeks, and days for the first game. Does anyone have texas tickets? It will be a fight in Dallas with McCoy coming back and all the whiners in texas! I got over the blues real fast after reading this story. BOOMER!