Per ESPN, Stanford RB Love is returning for his senior year

[Tbonewannabe]

I guess being the #2 RB in the draft wasn't a big enough pull. The guy is risking late first round early second for I guess a chance at top 10 pick. I hope it works out for him because the guy is a workhorse.

[Cooterpoot]

He was hurt a good portion of the season and isn't the biggest guy. Better grab that insurance policy.

[Tbonewannabe]

He was hurt a good portion of the season and isn't the biggest guy. Better grab that insurance policy.

Yep, he played hurt basically all year and still won the Doak Walker award and 2nd for the Heisman.

[Leroy Jenkins]

RB is not a position where you want to roll the dice. With an average NFL career of 3 years for RBs, you better get that paper while you can.

[ShotgunDawg]

These guys returning to school is a gut a punch for the "pay players" group

[Tbonewannabe]

RB is not a position where you want to roll the dice. With an average NFL career of 3 years for RBs, you better get that paper while you can.

That is one reason why I will not fault any RB for leaving early. It seems like there are only so many carries in the legs or at least that is the way most of the NFL looks at it. Very few guys in the NFL like Frank Gore that has the bulk of the carries for very long.

[MetEdDawg]

Lot of folks returning that shouldn't. Clemson has a couple, now Love. I think Harris not leaving Bama is a mistake. There's a couple others, but it's kind of shocking at some of these guys returning.

[Tbonewannabe]

Lot of folks returning that shouldn't. Clemson has a couple, now Love. I think Harris not leaving Bama is a mistake. There's a couple others, but it's kind of shocking at some of these guys returning.

Several of the guys like Harris aren't going to improve their draft stock either. Love might a little but not enough to risk injury and losing a year of getting paid with RBs on the clock the way they are.

[Coach34]

I think some want a shot at the Heisman

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

RB is not a position where you want to roll the dice. With an average NFL career of 3 years for RBs, you better get that paper while you can.

This^

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

I think some want a shot at the Heisman

Yes I know I would pass up a ton of money for a $200 trophy. smh

[Tbonewannabe]

I think some want a shot at the Heisman

That is the only thing I can think of with Love. He would be the front runner and possible shot at a Pac 12 title especially since Darnold is gone. I haven't looked at what Stanford has coming back but I did see they had 3 guys leave early.

[Fader21]

Yes I know I would pass up a ton of money for a $200 trophy. smh

You can buy the heisman for 200? All the replicas I see go for over 1000

[Coach34]

Yes I know I would pass up a ton of money for a $200 trophy. smh

Winning a Heisman is worth 6 figures if not 7 over your lifetime.

[Tbonewannabe]

Winning a Heisman is worth 6 figures if not 7 over your lifetime.

It definitely is almost worth the chance to get it for the endorsement possibility. I am sure Love will have a pretty good insurance policy along with a Stanford degree.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

I guess being the #2 RB in the draft wasn't a big enough pull. The guy is risking late first round early second for I guess a chance at top 10 pick. I hope it works out for him because the guy is a workhorse.

I haven't seen anywhere he's listed as the #2 RB. I think he would've fell somewhere between late 2nd to 4th rd.

ETA: I stand corrected Mel Kiper has him as the #2 RB. No wonder he's fell off so much. No way Love would've been drafted ahead of Guice.

[Irondawg]

he must just really like college. shelf life for RB's is so short and you want to get to that 2nd contract

But you're right - can make a good career off speaking fees alone as a Heisman winner.

[Political Hack]

I haven't seen anywhere he's listed as the #2 RB. I think he would've fell somewhere between late 2nd to 4th rd.

ETA: I stand corrected Mel Kiper has him as the #2 RB. No wonder he's fell off so much. No way Love would've been drafted ahead of Guice.

Agree. No way he’d be opting for another year in college if he was a lock in round 1. At RB, you almost have to go when you can but if he gets paid big time, it’ll be worth it.

[ShotgunDawg]

That is the only thing I can think of with Love. He would be the front runner and possible shot at a Pac 12 title especially since Darnold is gone. I haven't looked at what Stanford has coming back but I did see they had 3 guys leave early.

Darnold stunk. What difference did he make?

[KentuckyDawg13]

Damn him, wanting a top notch education and support his team for another season. And win the Heisman.
:-/

[Ari Gold]

Smart kid..
prob got word he may not be a 1st rounder.
Shelf life of non elite NFL backs 5 years
Getting that paper from Stanford is a big deal.

[Tbonewannabe]

Darnold stunk. What difference did he make?

Darnold still guided them to 11-3 with a Pac 12 title. It probably didn't make a difference but less starters on the returning Pac 12 champion is better than Darnold improving. It isn't like he is Henig or anything, he is a projected 1st round pick at QB.

[Johnson85]

Winning a Heisman is worth 6 figures if not 7 over your lifetime.

I'd have to think well over 7 for anybody with the intent of cashing in on it. It'd probably be worth 7 figures for a car salesman and I would definitely think it'd be worth 7 figures extra for an insurance salesman. And what does it do for your chances of getting speaking fees and/or a commentator gig?

Staying and maximizing his goodwill from the Stanford fanbase is probably just as good of if not a better bet than going after an extra year of NFL paycheck, especially when the school can buy you insurance against injury.

[coachnorm]

Maybe Bryce Love did not need the money that bad and figured the benefits of a Stanford education with elite connections and a chance at a Heisman were a good business decision?

[coachnorm]

Darnold stunk. What difference did he make?

Sam Darnold is a lot younger than many think. He turns 21 in June. The youngster played this year without a decent receiver and an offensive line not worth much regardless of injuries. Add to it a marginal skilled coaching staff collecting welfare off him. Darnold bit his tongue and showed remarkable maturity during the process. Darnold just took care of business and declared to the NFL. The NFL and draft specialist know this which is why he will be drafted high.