Cox being from a very poor area growing up has stressed the importance of him getting his degree first. He'll be back. Unless something happens in tomorrow's game and *potentially* a bowl game that makes him a top 10 pick, he's not going anywhere.
For Banks, who has said several times going to college wasn't all too important to him (wanting to be a Highway Patrolman) and has said he almost quit several times... I'd expect him to jump at the thought of being a 2nd round draft pick to the Green Bay Packers.
If Banks goes, good for him. I'll miss having him next season, and we're really going to need him... but I can't be mad at someone doing what's the best for their future. Nothing guarantees he'll be a 2nd round draft pick or better after next season.
That being said, Johnathan, PLEASE come back.
Smoot or Banks?...