Kyler Murray drafted by A’s at 9th puck in first round
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...and just a guess but a condition of that signing bonus could be a "no football" provision to safeguard that investment. Good for him. Hope he does well.
The young man has a decision to make and if I was him I would go the baseball route. He is a very talented athlete.
He'll get a big bonus, play football this fall, and then leave for baseball.
If he signs with an agent and team is he still eligible to play football? Not sure what the rule is.
I would imagine though that if he signs a baseball contract I would bet the A’s put a clause in it that he can’t play football. Dont see the A’s making a huge investment in a signing bonus that would allow him to play football.
He's staying for one season
The A’s, who love to go in unexpected directions, made an particularly unusual zag on Monday, selecting an accomplished quarterback with the ninth pick in the draft.
Kyler Murray, who also plays center field on Oklahoma’s baseball team, was Oakland’s top overall pick in the amateur draft; he’s a potential Heisman Trophy after a strong showing in a backup role last year.
Murray still plans to play football this fall, sources confirmed. After transferring from Texas A&M, he completed 18 of 21 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns last year and he ran the ball 14 times for 142 yards.
Murray hit .296 with 46 runs, 10 homers and 47 RBI for the Sooners this season, and he is the projected heir apparent to Heisman winner Baker Mayfield for a team with national title aspirations. The buzz before the draft was that Murray would be impossible for sign, but throughout the day Monday, rumors circulated that he might be open to signing with a big-league team if still allowed to play quarterback for the Sooners. There’s little doubt the A’s are fine with that, since they used their top pick on him.
This is not unheard of; one of the most high-profile examples was another Heisman Trophy candidate, Stanford quarterback and outfielder John Elway, who was drafted by the Yankees in 1981 and spent the 1982 summer playing at short-season A-ball Oneonta before being taken with the top pick in the 1983 NFL draft and turning to football full-time. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, a second baseman, was selected by the Rockies in 2010 and played two minor-league seasons.
Boston Red Sox executive Gary Hughes, who drafted Elway when he was with the Yankees and then Stanford defensive back John Lynch while working for the Marlins (and who tried to sign Tom Brady to a deal with the Expos), said Monday that it’s always a gamble signing high-profile two-sport athletes. First, there’s the possibility of injury, and second there’s the chance they’ll ultimately choose the other sport - as did NFL Hall of Famer Elway, now-49ers GM Lynch, Wilson and Brady.
“Obviously, the A’s have done their homework,” Hughes said. “I’m sure Murray must want to play baseball, so I think it’s a great pick. But it’s always a big risk.”
Bo Jackson, an All-Star outfielder and Pro-Bowl running back, was asked about Murray on the MLB Network on Monday. “I can’t tell the young man what to do,” Jackson said, “but whatever sport he chooses, concentrate on it.”
Murray, whose uncle, Calvin, was a Giants draft pick who played 288 big-league games, was the first player ever to play in both the Under Armour All-America football and baseball games, and he was Gatorade National Football Player of the Year while playing at Allen High School in Allen, Texas.
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The A’s, who love to go in unexpected directions, made an particularly unusual zag on Monday, selecting an accomplished quarterback with the ninth pick in the draft.
Kyler Murray, who also plays center field on Oklahoma’s baseball team, was Oakland’s top overall pick in the amateur draft; he’s a potential Heisman Trophy after a strong showing in a backup role last year.
Murray still plans to play football this fall, sources confirmed. After transferring from Texas A&M, he completed 18 of 21 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns last year and he ran the ball 14 times for 142 yards.
Murray hit .296 with 46 runs, 10 homers and 47 RBI for the Sooners this season, and he is the projected heir apparent to Heisman winner Baker Mayfield for a team with national title aspirations. The buzz before the draft was that Murray would be impossible for sign, but throughout the day Monday, rumors circulated that he might be open to signing with a big-league team if still allowed to play quarterback for the Sooners. There’s little doubt the A’s are fine with that, since they used their top pick on him.
This is not unheard of; one of the most high-profile examples was another Heisman Trophy candidate, Stanford quarterback and outfielder John Elway, who was drafted by the Yankees in 1981 and spent the 1982 summer playing at short-season A-ball Oneonta before being taken with the top pick in the 1983 NFL draft and turning to football full-time. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, a second baseman, was selected by the Rockies in 2010 and played two minor-league seasons.
Boston Red Sox executive Gary Hughes, who drafted Elway when he was with the Yankees and then Stanford defensive back John Lynch while working for the Marlins (and who tried to sign Tom Brady to a deal with the Expos), said Monday that it’s always a gamble signing high-profile two-sport athletes. First, there’s the possibility of injury, and second there’s the chance they’ll ultimately choose the other sport - as did NFL Hall of Famer Elway, now-49ers GM Lynch, Wilson and Brady.
“Obviously, the A’s have done their homework,” Hughes said. “I’m sure Murray must want to play baseball, so I think it’s a great pick. But it’s always a big risk.”
Bo Jackson, an All-Star outfielder and Pro-Bowl running back, was asked about Murray on the MLB Network on Monday. “I can’t tell the young man what to do,” Jackson said, “but whatever sport he chooses, concentrate on it.”
Murray, whose uncle, Calvin, was a Giants draft pick who played 288 big-league games, was the first player ever to play in both the Under Armour All-America football and baseball games, and he was Gatorade National Football Player of the Year while playing at Allen High School in Allen, Texas.
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A little voice in my head tells me that Murray will not be playing football in the fall, but will be in an instructional league or working out to get ready for spring training.
Now that Murray has a $4.8 million dollar signing bonus, I think that scenario is very likely. From his perspective, it is what he should do.
That little voice in your head might want to talk to Lincoln Riley.
"Oakland scouting director Eric Kubota noted, via ESPN's Jake Trotter, that the team understands its top selection could choose football over baseball: 'The risk of football was outweighed by the upside on the baseball field. ... We were totally on board with his desire to play quarterback at Oklahoma. Frankly, we're kind of excited to be Oklahoma fans.'"
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...rd-with-kyler-murrays-desire-to-play-qb-at-ou
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...rd-with-kyler-murrays-desire-to-play-qb-at-ou
Oh hell; let's just get another H-man & Natty 8 ! 
Wear Billy's throat out
Wear Billy's throat out
But when asked again about the coming football season, Murray said he had informed the Athletics that baseball would have to wait.
"I will be playing football this season," Murray said. "Confirmed."
http://okcfox.com/sports/university...ys-hell-play-for-ou-after-being-drafted-by-as
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"I will be playing football this season," Murray said. "Confirmed."
http://okcfox.com/sports/university...ys-hell-play-for-ou-after-being-drafted-by-as
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How is it that he can sign a contract and receive money and still play in an amateur collegiate sport and the NCAA be down with it?
I mean US Olympians can’t do commercials , receive monies and play. How does KM pull this off?
I mean US Olympians can’t do commercials , receive monies and play. How does KM pull this off?
Brandon Weeden says hello! He played pro baseball before go to OSU to be their QB1.
You can maintain your amateur status in one sport and be a pro in another.
Toss in Chris Weinke. Clock is still ticking for him to hand his Heisman over to Heupel.
Incoming freshman Tanner Mordecai could now see some playing time this fall, regardless of Murray leaving before the season or afterwards.
It's possible that the coaches might want him to develop in game conditions this year so he can at least be better suited to back up Austin Kendall in 2019 while Spencer Rattler redshirts. There are three games on the schedule that might allow Mordecai to see some action.....FAU, Army and Kansas.
It's possible that the coaches might want him to develop in game conditions this year so he can at least be better suited to back up Austin Kendall in 2019 while Spencer Rattler redshirts. There are three games on the schedule that might allow Mordecai to see some action.....FAU, Army and Kansas.
Exactly, being a professional in one sport doesn’t negate your amateur status in another.
Rattler will not redshirt, he will see playing time as a true freshmen. I could see Kendall graduating early and transferring once Rattler gets on campus. Rattler is the type of athlete that has a chance to play in the NFL, so will probably only get his services for 3 years. No need to waste a redshirt on him if he might leave early.
Such a turrable problem to have at QBU...
Too early to know what will happen, other than Murray leaving after this season.
Will Kendall become a solid QB ?
Will Mordecai become something special ?
Granted Rattler is an elite talent, but no one knows if he will be an NFL quarterback at this time.
Agree with this completely, as well as possibly underestimating the ability of Kendall. You will NEVER know a QB’s potential until you see them under the lights. Some are just gamers, some are status-quo and then some wilt under the light. Josh Huepel wasn’t the best practice player and neither was Jason White. But when the lights went on, they took on another persona and their guys wanted to go to war with them and had their full trust.
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Making it Official? Maybe!
https://newsok.com/article/5597250/mlb-draft-notebook-kyler-murray-reportedly-reaches-deal-with-as
https://newsok.com/article/5597250/mlb-draft-notebook-kyler-murray-reportedly-reaches-deal-with-as
Winner...Winner...Chicken Dinner!
https://www.oklahoman.com/oklahoma-...-to-begin-pro-baseball-career/article/5598089
Winner...Winner...Chicken Dinner!
https://www.oklahoman.com/oklahoma-...-to-begin-pro-baseball-career/article/5598089
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