Earlier today, Stanford QB Andrew Luck decided to give it another year at the college level. The decision was met with, well, mixed reviews.
Additionally, Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles also announced that he would be staying in school for one more season. Whereas it’s speculated that Luck chose to stay to finish his degree, Broyles feels he has some unfinished business in Norman.
“We’ve got a chance to have a very good team next season and I really want to be part of that,” Broyles said in a statement released by Oklahoma. “I like the guys on the team and the coaches, and feel like there is more we can accomplish. Being at OU means a lot to me, it’s a great environment.
“Personally, I know I can mature as a person and a player and get myself better prepared for the NFL. I want to win more championships and break every record possible as a receiver. I’m fortunate to have the players around me who can help me achieve those goals.”
In 2010, Broyles earned All-American status by catching a school-record 131 passes for 1,622 yards.
“I know how Ryan will invest himself and this will work out very well for him,” Bob Stoops said. “He’ll make himself an even better player and have himself at a peak when he gets ready to enter pro football. I absolutely believe he made the right decision.”
There’s been a lot made about Luck’s decision today and whether he should have jumped at the chance of earning millions of dollars at the next level. But, that’s Luck’s choice and his alone. He did what he thought was best for him.
Likewise, Broyles made a decision based on what he thought was going to be the best thing for him. The difference here is that Broyles wasn’t going to be the No. 1 overall pick, and next season, he has the chance to increase his stock.
But no matter what, I’m never going to argue against someone who decides to stay in school another year.