Dave Aranda just said Apu Ika and Mark Milton are both opting out of the Armed Forces Bowl. Aranda expects everyone else to be suited up for #Baylor. #SicEm

— Chris Williams (@CWillTV) December 21, 2022

I get Ika opting out. He's a defensive linemen and potential 2nd round pick playing a triple option team that cut blocks. Why risk it. Milton could maybe use the tape but hope the best for them both moving forward

It's the norm, I'd probably do the same.

My guess is a very large portion of ticket buyers opt out also.

Beaneater said:

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My guess is a very large portion of ticket buyers opt out also.

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This. Guess I will watch this on TV, but this will be the first bowl game I have missed since Briles got us back as a winning program.

I get Apu opting out, especially with as much as AFA cut blocks. Not sure what Milton thinks he's saving himself for, but I've seen guys get drafted before that I never thought would. Mikail Baker, Demetri Goodson, and Kalon Barnes come to mind at CB.

Never understood quitting on your team. The bowl is part of the season.
Especially for guys who are at best mid level or marginal draft picks. It's a bad decision. Period.
But I've got to say, I really don't care anymore.

Not sure what Milton has to gain, he spent most of the year getting toasted by wideouts or missing tackles