Updated Feb 15, 2013 - 9:47 am
NFL rule preventing younger players is "un-American"
There's plenty of debate about whether young players should be allowed to leave college football early for a shot at the NFL.
The controversy has reared up again with the draft approaching and the spotlight on South Carolina standout defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Clowney would likely be one of the first picks, but he's only a sophomore and ineligible for the draft. NFL rules require all potential draftees be at least three years removed from high school.
There's talk Clowney is considering sitting out a season or taking out an insurance policy to protect against a potentially career-ending injury.
Thursday on "Bob and Groz", 710 ESPN's Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby criticized the NFL for the rule, calling it "un-American", especially in light of the fact 18-year-olds can fight in the military and be considered an adult.
Stelton and Grosby take issue with the rule in the video below:
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bbickler5 wrote...ClowneyFebruary 15, 2013 10:37 am{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }- Reply
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LukeNelson91 wrote...AgreeFebruary 15, 2013 12:55 pm{ "Thumbs Up":"1","Thumbs Down":"-1" }
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Bob Stelton is the co-host of "Bob and Groz". He came to 710 ESPN Seattle from 101 ESPN in St. Louis and had previously worked for Sporting News Radio in Chicago and Santa Monica, Calif. Bob began his radio career in Seattle in 1997 after a failed attempt to become a rock star. 
Dave Grosby is the co-host of "Bob and Groz." The Groz has spent the last 21 years of his 39-year broadcast career as a Seattle sports talk show host. Dave is also the play-by-play announcer for Seattle U basketball on KTTH 770. Before coming to Seattle, Dave worked at KFI in Los Angeles and KFBK in Sacramento. He's been married to his wife Bonnie for 23 years.
After two years as the producer for "Brock and Salk," Colin Paisley now produces "Bob and Groz." Colin also hosts "Seattle Sports at Night" with Tom Wassell and Matt Pitman. Colin came to 710 ESPN Seattle after five years at various FM music stations in Bellingham and Seattle. In addition to his time as producer and host, Colin likes to spend his time embracing his "Slacker Gen-Y" persona by napping and not caring about stuff. Plus he likes tons of bands you've never heard of, and once you hear of them he'll stop liking them.
