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Kenjon Barner Leaving For NFL??

  • So according to the Registerguard, Kenjon Barner received his review from the NFL and it was quite favorable. Rumor mill around the university is that he's already told his family and some close friends that he is leaving, even though he said in the interview that he still has to talk to his family about it. Word is, it's a done deal, and he just didn't want people freaking out about him leaving right now, before the game. As far as his promise to graduate, he already said there is no problem with him declaring to the NFL, because he only has 1 term left to finish. So his promise to his mom will still be upheld. He actually mentioned that in the interview, almost preparing people who have questions to let them know that he's still graduating. So, word around campus is that he's leaving, and the way he was talking in the interview, it almost sounded like he's got his ducks (pun completely intended) to graduate and move on to the NFL. Thoughts?? Opinions?? I know it's still speculation, but the way things are sounding, it looks like we lose Barner and LMJ to the draft this year.

    Duck_Your_Luck

  • I think you are jumping to way too many conclusions. Could be leave? Sure, but he hasn't said it himself..

    This post was edited by LMJistheMan on 12/30/2011 at 3:05 PM

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    LMJistheMan

  • My point is, at this point it looks like he's more apt to leave than to stay. People were assuming he'd stay just because he'd be the #1 option next year. But if he gets another concussion, he may never be able to go to the NFL, because of the severity of his last one. See Chris Owosu. The risk of injury, along with a favorable draft review, and the fact he'll be graduating in 1 term, oh and not to forget LMJ, his best friend, is most likely leaving, he could easily go. He may not go 1st or 2nd round, but 4-5th round money is nothing to laugh at, especially since he'd already have his degree.

    Duck_Your_Luck

  • Other than the articles I haven't heard of any "rumor mill" that has mentioned Barner leaving.

    Jumping to conclusions a bit I think. Barner will not go very high in the draft, but can improve his stock greatly with a big season next year. Whereas LMJ may have plateaued with draft stock and it benefits his shelf life if he leaves early.

    MoneyBeGreen ●

  • If we did lose him that would be crazy. I Love Dat but i do not see him as a every down back, and i think he is in a perfect role right now for his talent.
    Have not seen enough of Carson, but what i have seen of him i am impressed. Specially when he is getting the rock, everybody in the stadium know's he is going up the middle.
    So is it going to be Carson and Forde going one and two and leaving Dat to do what he does best. Or is one of these talented freshmen, that we are bringing in going to step in and make a impact?

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  • Duck_Your_Luck said...

    My point is, at this point it looks like he's more apt to leave than to stay. People were assuming he'd stay just because he'd be the #1 option next year. But if he gets another concussion, he may never be able to go to the NFL, because of the severity of his last one. See Chris Owosu. The risk of injury, along with a favorable draft review, and the fact he'll be graduating in 1 term, oh and not to forget LMJ, his best friend, is most likely leaving, he could easily go. He may not go 1st or 2nd round, but 4-5th round money is nothing to laugh at, especially since he'd already have his degree.

    If he does, Byron Marshall will need to be a big part sooner than we thought. Good luck KB, whatever you decide.

    wig

  • Duck_Your_Luck said...

    My point is, at this point it looks like he's more apt to leave than to stay. People were assuming he'd stay just because he'd be the #1 option next year. But if he gets another concussion, he may never be able to go to the NFL, because of the severity of his last one. See Chris Owosu. The risk of injury, along with a favorable draft review, and the fact he'll be graduating in 1 term, oh and not to forget LMJ, his best friend, is most likely leaving, he could easily go. He may not go 1st or 2nd round, but 4-5th round money is nothing to laugh at, especially since he'd already have his degree.

    The majority of your post was clearly made up to fit what you believe to be a plausible scenario. I realize Barner very well could leave, but some of the crap you are saying is clearly made up..

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  • LMJistheMan said...

    The majority of your post was clearly made up to fit what you believe to be a plausible scenario. I realize Barner very well could leave, but some of the crap you are saying is clearly made up..

    So is the "rumor mill" methinks.

    MoneyBeGreen ●

  • jriv_from_Otown said...

    I wonder if DAT will ever be a true RB at UO, think about it, by keeping him at tzr and on the field every offensive play while having at least one other RB on the field at all times. Sometimes up to 4 including him.

    totally agree. the danger of him taking it to the house every play will distract one to two players. Thats why i really dont want to see him as are every down back.

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  • After seeing/being around Barner in person, you can tell he's a me first kinda guy. He absolutely loves the attention and spotlight (opposite of LMJ). I would not be surprised at all if he was throwing it out there as an attention grab and to get more eyes on him.

    I dont think he leaves. I can't imagine his stock is THAT high.

    ducklefty ●

  • ducklefty said...

    I dont think he leaves. I can't imagine his stock is THAT high.

    Agreed, I don't see this happening at all.

    RipCityRepeat

  • ducklefty said...

    After seeing/being around Barner in person, you can tell he's a me first kinda guy. He absolutely loves the attention and spotlight (opposite of LMJ). I would not be surprised at all if he was throwing it out there as an attention grab and to get more eyes on him.

    I dont think he leaves. I can't imagine his stock is THAT high.

    Most high caliber athletes are. You can not blame a guy, if he does leave, for following his dream.

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  • hoss said...

    Most high caliber athletes are. You can not blame a guy, if he does leave, for following his dream.

    Don't blame him at all, just throwing it out there that I wouldn't be surprised if he's doing this to get people talking about him a little more going into next year.

    Slightly off topic- has anyone else noticed how big Barner is getting? Especially his upper body? Guy is becoming huge

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  • This is a duplicate of my post "Barner could leave".

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