@keewart posted:(Back in the day....like 7-8 years ago) I would think 5th year players are playing for that last chance to be in the draft. Coaches know this and award scholarships to freshmen recruits to entice them to come to their school.
TPM, what are the other reasons? (Happy holidays to you, btw)
Hello my friend!
Not sure what you are referring to about the 5th year player.
Maybe it might apply to a player with pro potential who had a redshirt year or two?
In sons case, when offered at Clemson, the expectation was that he would be drafted in 3 years, which he was and where most are unless a player is considered a super 2. That's when a player turns 21 during their sophmore year and eligible for draft. In that case he may only be there for 2 seasons.
Keep in mind a coach DOES NOT have to keep a player on staff if he chooses not to.
That's basically how it works at many programs. That doesn't apply to every player but does to those who will give up the draft to come make a program better.
UF has a pitcher who was offered quite a bit of money to give up his commitment, which he would not. He will get drafted for much more $$$ offered end of his junior year.
IMO ,the more time spent in college playing ball after 3 seasons, unless injured, the farther you might fall on the draft board or sign as a FA.
Hope all is well with your family and grandbaby!
Just remembered that UF has a lefty who hits over 100 but has been injured. Could be going on a 5th year. That's pretty rare but he is an exceptional human being.