Twitter Reacts Negatively To Cardale Jones Staying At Ohio State
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
One of the stranger things I have ever experienced in my 10 years in sports radio happened Thursday afternoon.
Ohio State redshirt sophomore Cardale Jones held a press conference to announce that he would be staying at the Ohio State University.
A kid chose to stay in school and get his education instead of entering the NFL Draft, and that's a bad thing?
People are hating on this kid on Twitter left and right for making what in my opinion is the correct choice.
Jones played three meaningful games for Ohio State this season, and granted they were Ohio State's biggest games of the season, but how far would that get him in the NFL?
Against Wisconsin in the Big Ten Title Game, Jones went 12-17, throwing for 257 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Versus Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, he went 18-35 for 243 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
To finish up the season, he performed on the biggest stage, the National Title game. Jones went 16-23 for 242 yards and once again got a touchdown and an interception.
I understand why people think that he should have gone pro because "his stock would have never been higher." My other favorite line is: "He won't even start for Ohio State next season."
If he couldn't start for Ohio State next season, why do people think he would make it in the NFL? I think the kid made the right move and we should applaud this young man for making that choice.
People on Twitter felt differently about it.
If Cardale was truly getting educated he would know an Nfl salary could afford him a retirement early #finishlater #CardaleJones
— Classic Fantasy Football (@ClassicCityFFB) January 15, 2015
You know Cardale Jones is just trying to cover up his true character.
— Dylan Burt (@dylanburt12) January 15, 2015
Cardale Jones is a dumbass take the money and run son! Wtf?! He will be a bust either way though
— ????????TheBigGuy???????? (@TheBigGuy16) January 15, 2015
#CardaleJones why and why? Why play football for free at OSU? Why have a press conference to announce it? #nonsense
— r pryor (@rpryor1) January 15, 2015
I have decided to work tomorrow. #RidiculousAnnouncement #CardaleJones #Seriously3Games #NotAPro
— Beck (@BeckSE72) January 15, 2015
If Cardale Jones were white, no one questions his decision to finish his degree.
— Anthony Anderson (@despsamaritan) January 15, 2015
If Cardale Jones Even Thought For A Second Entering The Draft Was The Right Decision.. He's An Absolute Idiot.
— Miles Morales (@ThatsJustMC) January 15, 2015
I hope Cardale Jones' next public appearance is when he goes on Maury with Tyvis Powell to determine who the real father is
— COYS ☭ (@MYoung_____) January 15, 2015
So happy with Cardale Jones decision to stay and work on his sport and get a full education. That's an athlete I can fully support
— Lauren (@LBurke0213) January 15, 2015
Jones had the famous tweet saying, "We ain't come to play school, classes are pointless."
Do you think he made the right choice?