I believe this is a fairly recent happening (last 5 or 10 yrs). Have any juniors been honored that weren't expected to receive there degree that year but just decided to leave for the NFL. I know usuck honored Clowney on Senior day when i know he probably couldn't even pass his senior year in HS let alone his 3 yrs at usc. I'm all for these guys getting the recognition they deserve but also the 4 yr guys that never saw the field besides a few snaps when the game was in hand. Senior day is for those guys getting the props they deserve as well.