James Rodgers may not come back next year

Posted by Tom Fornelli

James Rodgers' season-ending knee injury was not only painful to see, but also incredibly unfortunate for the Oregon State wide receiver. Still, if every cloud has a silver lining, this cloud's would be the fact that, if he wants to, Rodgers shouldn't have much trouble getting a medical waiver from the NCAA which would allow him to play next season. It would also mean that James was able to finish his college career alongside his brother Jacquizz Rodgers.

The key part of that whole equation, though, is if he wants to. James showed up at Oregon State's practice on Tuesday and he was non-commital as to what his plans for the future are.

"I've got a lot of time to think about that, so I'll just talk to coach Riley, get his input on everything and make my decision when the time comes.''

James should probably talk to his brother too, because according to Jacquizz, his big brother is definitely coming back to Corvallis next season. At least, that's what he said during his weekly segment on a local radio show.

Odds are that the effects of James' impending surgery, along with the months of rehab that will follow, will be the biggest factor in whether the elder Rodgers brother decides to enter the NFL draft or not. If things go well and the knee holds up, then odds are he'll go pro. If not, he'll return for another season.

While at practice Rodgers was also asked whether he was upset about the way he hurt his knee, being pulled to the ground by Adam Hall of Arizona after he'd already crossed the goal line. He said no, that Hall was only "playing to the whistle."

I was hoping that the knee injury didn't ruin his career. He's a great player. Having gone to Oregon a year ago, James has been more dangerous then quiz every time we face them. Great player and I'm happy we don't have to play him this year although not happy he got hurt. I hate to see any player get hurt.

James Rodgers may not come back next year

EverybodyDuck Since: Nov 11, 2007	Posted on: October 14, 2010 12:40 pm James Rodgers may not come back next year James will come back if his brother does. I think Quizzzzzzz will consider leaving early and that is why the hesitation. [ Reply to Comment ]
ducklife420 Since: Oct 22, 2007	Posted on: October 14, 2010 4:03 am James Rodgers may not come back next year I was hoping that the knee injury didn't ruin his career. He's a great player. Having gone to Oregon a year ago, James has been more dangerous then quiz every time we face them. Great player and I'm happy we don't have to play him this year although not happy he got hurt. I hate to see any player get hurt. [ Reply to Comment ]
Stevetheu Since: Oct 14, 2010	Posted on: October 14, 2010 12:46 am James is set to get his degree end of this term. He is a pretty dedicated student as well. Click the link below describing him. http://gazettetimes.com/sports/beav ers-sports/article_6c527292-bb78-11 de-bb86-001cc4c03286.html [ Reply to Comment ]
bunt16911 Since: Apr 12, 2008	Posted on: October 13, 2010 11:18 pm James Rodgers may not come back next year Classy statement by a classy football player. Could have ripped the late hit, but it is over with. Nice move James, once again showing the class of a champion. Good luck at OSU or the NFL last year from a respectful Boise State fan. [ Reply to Comment ]
LSUSMC Since: Aug 18, 2010	Posted on: October 13, 2010 5:38 pm James Rodgers may not come back next year The NCAA already has a program where star athletes in both football and basketball can get up to a million dollars worth of insurance. [ Reply to Comment ]
LSUSMC Since: Aug 18, 2010	Posted on: October 13, 2010 5:15 pm James Rodgers may not come back next year No one is talking about James giving up football, just college football. His other option outside of coming back for his senior year is for him to enter the NFL draft. [ Reply to Comment ]
curun1r Since: Nov 26, 2006	Posted on: October 13, 2010 4:58 pm James Rodgers may not come back next year Regardless, if you are decent at the college level this may be a lesson to take out an insurance policy just in case "what if" actually happens like it did here. This is the one area where I'd like to see the NCAA allow schools to compensate players. Schools should be allowed to purchase insurance policies on behalf of players so that they don't have to worry about getting hurt while in college. Who knows, it might even convince a few players to put off the NFL riches for a year or two and get their degrees. With all the talk about agents paying college athletes, this seems like one sensible measure that could allow players, especially those from poor backgrounds, to not have to worry about getting paid for their talents as early as possible because they know that they'll get paid in some fashion if they just continue to develop their talents and perform to the best of their abilities. [ Reply to Comment ]
nonbiasedone Since: May 24, 2010	Posted on: October 13, 2010 4:42 pm James Rodgers may not come back next year Of course he will be back for another year and a chance to chase an NFL career, come on, what, do you think he is actually going to stay away from the game, earn a degree in a real major and not sports management and actually get a real job as an insurance or used car salesperson? Regardless, if you are decent at the college level this may be a lesson to take out an insurance policy just in case "what if" actually happens like it did here. [ Reply to Comment ]
Atd20 Since: Mar 29, 2008	Posted on: October 13, 2010 3:32 pm James Rodgers may not come back next year I think he will come back next year. If nothing else Quizz will talk him into it. He just needs to take rehab slow and steady and he should be just as healthy. Go Beavers. [ Reply to Comment ]
Off the Post Since: Jan 24, 2009	Posted on: October 13, 2010 3:07 pm James Rodgers may not come back next year These Rodgers boys are serious football players. I hope James gets fully healed and whereever he lands, he succeeds. [ Reply to Comment ]

Regardless, if you are decent at the college level this may be a lesson to take out an insurance policy just in case "what if" actually happens like it did here.

This is the one area where I'd like to see the NCAA allow schools to compensate players. Schools should be allowed to purchase insurance policies on behalf of players so that they don't have to worry about getting hurt while in college. Who knows, it might even convince a few players to put off the NFL riches for a year or two and get their degrees.

With all the talk about agents paying college athletes, this seems like one sensible measure that could allow players, especially those from poor backgrounds, to not have to worry about getting paid for their talents as early as possible because they know that they'll get paid in some fashion if they just continue to develop their talents and perform to the best of their abilities.

James Rodgers may not come back next year

Of course he will be back for another year and a chance to chase an NFL career, come on, what, do you think he is actually going to stay away from the game, earn a degree in a real major and not sports management and actually get a real job as an insurance or used car salesperson?

Regardless, if you are decent at the college level this may be a lesson to take out an insurance policy just in case "what if" actually happens like it did here.

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