The Lions' Pride

Refreshing to see a kid who values his degree and enjoys the college experience. I certainly hope he stays healthy and gets his payday next year. He is a great example of what separates the Big Ten and the SEC. As much as I might bristle at the conference, I'm glad we are in one with schools that still have kids like this.

Good for him! I personally think he is making the right decision. Get that college degree, THEN go make your bucks. If worried about injury, take out an insurance plan.

It's more than valuing a degree. You can go back and get that degree at any point. I'm sure Michigan would accept him in whenever after his NFL career. Hell, he might even be a graduate (his presser didn't mention a degree from the quotes I saw). The kid wants to take care of business on the field. I like that, but I also hope he didn't blow a huge opportunity. Anything can happen in a year. Good for him to do what he thinks he needs to do, showing it isn't all about money for him.

This right here, no need to hurry through life.

That approach certainly worked out well for Matt Barkley this season...

This is exactly what Jake Long did, as he was Big Ten Lineman of the Year over Joe Thomas (#3 in the draft) his RS JR year, he stayed then he went #1 then next year.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Glad to have him back. Looking forward to getting you guys back on the schedule this year, too!

Yes!