[LOCKED] No JBB in the Peach Bowl

Well look at it this way, these 5 will be our likely starters next year and we get a sneak preview. Plus plenty of bowl game reps the past few weeks.

Personally I want to see that Mayfield has made the jump and starts over Stueber. Mayfield seems like he has a significantly higher ceiling and more athletic. Mayfield looks like he could be a LT that fits more into the Lewan mold if he keeps progressing. 

Listen, I don't mean this to come off as dickish, but JBB isn't getting drafted. He might make someone's squad as a UFA, but he should be there, unless he wasn't welcomed. He won't get invited to the combine, and he hasn't been invited to any post season pre draft games, and that's not a good sign for any senior with pro aspirations. He had a good senior season and even if he is injured he should be there. McCaffrey is there, and I bet he doesn't suit up. Unless there is something personal or team rules related, then I apologize, but the wording of the official team statement says he elected not to play. That's not cool. 

Seems weird. 

Just no South Carolina repeat is all I ask, fanbase can probably handle a loss, two embarrassments in a row is going to fire up another offseason of pain that frankly, the program really doesn’t need.

Stueber is the starter for Saturday. Hayes and Mayfield have had great bowl practices too. 

Thanks to JBB.

A Michigan Man.

I really am ok w draft eligible players sitting the bowl game if they think it will help there draft stock and are afraid of injury! BUT I DO THINK THEY SHOULD BE THERE SUPPORTING THE TEAM! I was at the Vegas Bowl last week and there #1 WR Harry who is a monster by the way (hint hint Fantasy Guys) is skipping the bowl and he was there on the sideline rooting the team along, as was there LB and DLine man who chose to sit as well. 

Just my take on this. Without the University you had no place to showcase your talents people. Remember that and if you choose to sit that’s fine but go and rootbon the team and your friends one last time! 

It may, at some point, prove easier to list those who will be playing, instead of all the ones that won't, lol. Good problem to have, when your team has so many players considering the NFL, etc.

This is getting FUCKING Ridiculous...I HATE this..making the bowl games utterly useless and pisses me off..paid good money for good tickets to watch a team thats not the same anymore?  This is another Selfish moves on players who dont care about the team or the fans...BOOOO

Baumgardner's report said that JBB "elected not to play" in the Peach Bowl. That is not an injury.  

I have no problem with guys sitting out a bowl game for injury or for the preservation of a high NFL draft slot, but this one seems like BS to me.  Football is the most quintessentially team sport, and dedication to your teammates (and coaches) is what makes it that way. Sounds to me like he is bailing on his fellow players.  I bet there are some pissed off guys in that locker room.

Sorry to thread jack, but I was wondering if anyone heard any rumors or anything about why McElwain was sitting out the bowl game? I don't remember hearing about any injury and he's not good enough for the NFL. It just seems weird that he would quit on the team.

Yawn at the faux outrage.

I guess when you've been chewing on your pound of flesh for 3 or 4 years, it's hard not to expect at least an ounce more.

Nothing wrong with these young men ending their "amateur" careers (lol) early, so sad you won't be able to buy a "Yeah we won the peach bowl" T-shirt.

One more win in our “most wins in college football” record would be great.

People who don't care if we win = the same people who hold it against JH for another lousy loss.....people who say let's play the young kids = the same people who scream when we make mistakes....let the coaches play whom they think are ready to play....they want to win and I'll wager they would not play someone whom they do not feel gives them the best opportunity to win. I am willing to presume that anyone we did not see in real game action during the regular season we will not see at any point in real game action in the bowl. 

I'm going to sound like a fence sitter, but I can see both sides to sitting out a bowl game.

Part of me says finish what you started and help your team win its last game.

However...I can certainly understand not wanting to risk your future. 

You got to wonder how much Jake Butts injury has influenced other players decision not to play.

I think JBB missing was overlooked in the OSU game.  Obviously not the reason we lost, but it seemed like they were getting consistent pressure around the right side of the line.  Reminded me of the Florida game last year.  Not an easy matchup for a first time starter.