Author Topic: Bubba Starling (Read 49496 times)

Skipper44 · « **Reply #75 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:34:25 AM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on July 17, 2011, 02:43:25 PM

I did hear that he is enrolled in some online Nubb courses though.

Wouldn't the online classes start his NCAA eligibility clock?

Kat Kid · « **Reply #76 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:36:21 AM »

Quote from: Skipper44 on July 18, 2011, 10:34:25 AM

Quote from: CNS Casey on July 17, 2011, 02:43:25 PM

I did hear that he is enrolled in some online Nubb courses though.

Wouldn't the online classes start his NCAA eligibility clock?

Not an issue for lifelong learners that crave knowledge.

CNS · « **Reply #77 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:38:05 AM »

Quote from: Skipper44 on July 18, 2011, 10:34:25 AM

Quote from: CNS Casey on July 17, 2011, 02:43:25 PM

I did hear that he is enrolled in some online Nubb courses though.

Wouldn't the online classes start his NCAA eligibility clock?

Have to be enrolled to pull off the "eff it, we'll just go play for Nubb" bluff.

Gooch · « **Reply #78 on:** July 18, 2011, 10:42:04 AM »

If he were to enroll in even online classes he would be stuck there for three years.

Skipper44 · « **Reply #79 on:** July 18, 2011, 11:20:08 AM »

I was thinking more about his prospects of a Weinke/ Weeden type of CFB career but maybe that is of no concern for him

jtksu · « **Reply #80 on:** July 30, 2011, 09:24:38 PM »

Article on cbssports.com about the 2.5 million dollar gap between what the Royals have offered and Bubba's magic number. Guess Bubba has said he would sign for a 10 mil bonus but the Royals haven't gotten quite that high yet. Said it's still just a matter of time before he signs though. The comments from Nubbs are rough ridin' hilarious. Everything from "Bubba isn't in it for the money" to "10 mil is nothing after taxes, he should care more about his education."

Cire · « **Reply #81 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:30:13 AM »

He'll neve amount to anything in baseball.

jtksu · « **Reply #82 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:36:21 AM »

I think being a top 5 pick and a future multimillionaire is quite an accomplishment and the kid is only like 18.

wabash909 · « **Reply #83 on:** July 31, 2011, 07:34:07 AM »

Warm up the death threats!

Kat Kid · « **Reply #84 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:05:13 PM »

Quote from: jtksu on July 30, 2011, 09:24:38 PM

Article on cbssports.com about the 2.5 million dollar gap between what the Royals have offered and Bubba's magic number. Guess Bubba has said he would sign for a 10 mil bonus but the Royals haven't gotten quite that high yet. Said it's still just a matter of time before he signs though. The comments from Nubbs are effing hilarious. Everything from "Bubba isn't in it for the money" to "10 mil is nothing after taxes, he should care more about his education."

Wow. Looks like my $7 million figure may have been low. On a team with a $35 million payroll. Amazing.

jtksu · « **Reply #85 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:17:08 PM »

Nats managed to sign Harper and Strasburg and they're sitting at about 62 mil this year. (I imagine that includes Harper's signing bonus?) Anyway- KC is going to need to bump theirs up into (at least) the 90s if they're serious about retaining all these young studs they have coming up. Plenty of teams have made similar increases but it seems like they usually happen after some decent success or a new stadium. If the Royals actually do pay their guys, they could be serious contenders for some time. Or, they could just keep their payroll where it is, take the 40 or so they get from revenue sharing and just pocket what they get from tickets, tv, merch, etc. Pittsburgh did it for a long time.

felix rex · « **Reply #86 on:** August 02, 2011, 06:38:18 AM »

Quote from: Tortuga on July 18, 2011, 10:36:21 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on July 18, 2011, 10:34:25 AM
Quote from: CNS Casey on July 17, 2011, 02:43:25 PM

I did hear that he is enrolled in some online Nubb courses though.

Wouldn't the online classes start his NCAA eligibility clock?

Not an issue for lifelong learners that crave knowledge.

rumblings that this young dedicated scholar will single handedly Restore the Order to the AAU

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #87 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:18:18 AM »

Quote from: jtksu on August 01, 2011, 10:17:08 PM

Nats managed to sign Harper and Strasburg and they're sitting at about 62 mil this year. (I imagine that includes Harper's signing bonus?) Anyway- KC is going to need to bump theirs up into (at least) the 90s if they're serious about retaining all these young studs they have coming up. Plenty of teams have made similar increases but it seems like they usually happen after some decent success or a new stadium. If the Royals actually do pay their guys, they could be serious contenders for some time. Or, they could just keep their payroll where it is, take the 40 or so they get from revenue sharing and just pocket what they get from tickets, tv, merch, etc. Pittsburgh did it for a long time.

Bubba couldn't carry either of those guy's jock in an industrial sized wheelbarrel.

jtksu · « **Reply #88 on:** August 02, 2011, 12:23:24 PM »

No, he couldn't. But, you're also talking about probably the two most anticipated draft picks in recent memory. Just because Starling isn't Harper doesn't mean the Royals shouldn't do everything possible to sign him. When you take a HS kid ikn the top 5, you're expecting him to be a future all star. People expect Harper to be the GOAT.

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #89 on:** August 02, 2011, 12:32:14 PM »

Quote from: jtksu on August 02, 2011, 12:23:24 PM

No, he couldn't. But, you're also talking about probably the two most anticipated draft picks in recent memory. Just because Starling isn't Harper doesn't mean the Royals shouldn't do everything possible to sign him. When you take a HS kid ikn the top 5, you're expecting him to be a future all star. People expect Harper to be the GOAT.

If they actually offered 7.5 then they have done more than enough and shouldn't even pick up the phone unless it is his bank giving them routing information. That is above slot and he is the highest risk of all the top picks, oh and he is a complete crazy person if he turns down 7.5 to play football at Nub. If he doesn't sign, take the pick and move on. I would have offered 6.

jtksu · « **Reply #90 on:** August 02, 2011, 12:52:19 PM »

Most #1s don't even sniff 7.5, he'll most likely sign for that. His only real leverage is college football and everyone knows that's not much leverage. I think the 10 mil was pretty much just and arbitrary number. "If they give me 10 mil, I'll sign right now" type of thing. Guess we'll find out here in about 2 wks.

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #91 on:** August 02, 2011, 12:55:47 PM »

Yep, as a Royals fan

I wish he would get to Arizona and swing a bat instead of being in Lincoln getting hit in the face with Bo spittle.

jtksu · « **Reply #92 on:** August 02, 2011, 12:58:26 PM »

The discussion likely revolves around how the money is divided up. Lots of dudes get like 1/2 upfront with the remainder being paid as salary over the contract. Bubba and Boras may be wanting all of it upfront. (Strasburg and Harper got theirs as a lump sum.) IF that's the case, the Royals should just give him the bucks now, no reason to quibble over a few mil when your payroll is as low as the Royals'.

PoetWarrior · « **Reply #93 on:** August 02, 2011, 01:01:35 PM »

Please get this dump heap off the football board.

I am not a moderator.

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #94 on:** August 07, 2011, 12:02:08 PM »

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Nebraska fall football practice starts without Starling

LINCOLN, Neb. | Royals first-round pick Bubba Starling was not on the field Saturday morning as the Nebraska football team opened fall practice.

Starling, a graduate of Gardner Edgerton, signed with Nebraska to play football and baseball before being drafted by the Royals with the No. 5 overall pick in the June draft. Starling has until 11 p.m. Aug. 15 to sign with the Royals.

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini said Starling is not currently on the Huskers’ 105-man roster and therefore not eligible to practice with the team.

“The situation is normal,” Pelini said. “Obviously, he’s got a lot at risk, so we communicated with the family and decided the best way to go about it.”

Pelini said he is holding a roster spot open for Starling until he makes his decision. Starling is being advised by agent Scott Boras.

Pelini wouldn’t say when the decision was made to keep Starling off the 105-man roster and away from the practice field, but said it was “a plan we’ve had for a little while now.”

“He’s still just like anybody else that’s not in the 105(-man roster),” Pelini said. “… It’s no surprise to me or (the Starling family). I think we’re all on the same page.”

Starling and his parents were present at Nebraska Fan Day on Friday afternoon. Starling sat with the quarterbacks and signed autographs and posed for pictures for 90 minutes.

Without Starling, the Huskers have three full-time quarterbacks: returning starter Taylor Martinez, a redshirt sophomore; redshirt freshman Brion Carnes and sophomore Ron Kellogg III. Freshman Jamal Turner is splitting time between receiver and quarterback.

Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2011/08/06/3061236/nebraska-fall-football-practice.html#ixzz1UMak2yK6

kim carnes · « **Reply #95 on:** August 07, 2011, 12:18:58 PM »

Quote from: PoetWarrior on August 02, 2011, 01:01:35 PM

Please get this dump heap off the football board.

I am not a moderator.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #96 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:45:15 PM »

Nebraska fans all pissy at Peter Gammons over Bubba Starling tweet.

Skipper44 · « **Reply #97 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:47:20 PM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on August 09, 2011, 02:45:15 PM

Nebraska fans all pissy at Peter Gammons over Bubba Starling tweet.

BITB really enjoying this topic, it brings together some of his favorite talking points like NU myopia, Royal ineptitude, and the evil of Scott Boras

AbeFroman · « **Reply #98 on:** August 09, 2011, 02:57:38 PM »

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on August 09, 2011, 02:45:15 PM

Nebraska fans all pissy at Peter Gammons over Bubba Starling tweet.

I bet a lot of nebrasshole scum are making fun of the stroke he had

bigwillie20 · « **Reply #99 on:** August 15, 2011, 02:31:58 PM »

Is today the last day to sign? Anyone have any good rumblings from our cornfed AOT friends to the north?