Players can get hurt at ANY time of their NCAA time. From the very first Spring workout as a Freshman to their very last Bowl game. It has been that way for a hundred years. NCAA has DISSOLVED into a bunch of "ME! ME! ME!" Selfishness.
What if, as a Firefighter, I opted out of Dangerous situations because I was close to retirement??? What if anyone out there "Opted Out" at any job??? You'd be a freaking COWARD and far from a Team Player.
NCAA Football has gone from one of the greatest things to absolute GARBAGE in 1-2 seasons.