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Locker passing on NFL riches; returns for senior year

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In a slightly surprising yet refreshing decision, Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Locker has apparently chosen to head back to school for his final year, instead of taking off into the wide world of the NFL.

Locker was projected by most to have been a lock to be drafted at or near the top of round one. While he could solidify that position with another strong showing next season, an injury plagued year such as the one Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford suffered through this season could derail his stock and cost him a significant amount of money in the process.

That said, there is certainly something to be proud of here, as the trend in collegiate athletics in recent years has been headed in the opposite direction with most top level players using their time in school only as a springboard of sorts into the pro ranks. This decision likely comes as good news for both Bradford and former Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen, as they are now the prohibitive favorites to be selected in the first round.

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Posted on 14 December 2009

Tags: 2010 draft, Jake Locker, Jimmy Clausen, NFL Draft, return to school, Sam Bradford, senior season, Washington Huskies

royroy

athletes who do not complete their education and go pro instead should not only have to pay back every dime of scholarship money they recieved but also have to pay for a scholarship for a non athlete
Roger Fladeboe

Sports writers that come out with opinions like Pete Futiak should be fired. Athletes need to finish school and not be encouraged by the media telling them they are making a mistake for passing up the quick money. No wonder this country is in the mess it is – its all about today and screw tomorrow. Pete – shut up. Fox – take away his bullhorn. Irresponsible all the way around. Pete – defend yourself if you can.
Kyle Jones

Jake is coming back to school to play football and help the UW program rise from the ashes. A history major, he is scheduled to graduate after this winter quarter. He is not on scholarship due to the $300,000.00 signing bonus he received from the Angles baseball club. They have his rights if he elects to play baseball. All he has to do is fine tune his QB skills under Coach Sark. In todays world, he is truely a breath of fresh air.
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Great post Kyle… I completely agree. Although I think Locker could very well end up sacrificing a significant amount of money by sticking it out in school, there's certainly something to be said about his decision in a world that glorifies players who do the exact opposite.
Bumsin51

Glad to see Jake coming back. It will be good for Washington. It would not be surprising that, after his pro career in the NFL, he would return some day as the Head Coach of the Huskies.
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It is a good thing for Jake to stay for his senior year. Certainly, it is good for Washington. Also, it would not be surprising that when he is finished with his pro career in the NFL, he very well could return to Washington and someday be the Head Coach of the Huskies.