Think Jordan Lynch is going to win the Heisman Saturday night? You're in the small minority, but you may want to jump on some autographed memorabilia on eBay before the price could go up.
Or the price could go down, as this may be the high point of Lynch's career. But that's the risk you take.
A signed NIU pylon by Lynch is available on the auction site for the low low price of $206.99 as of Friday morning. That's more than $100 more than a mini-helmet with Lynch's signature.
Or if you want to remember the entire NIU team forever, you can go for the $249 signed helmet by the entire team. Poinsettia Bowl forever! If you want to go the Jameis Winston route -- he's going to win the trophy after all -- you can get a signed FSU football for $229.
Mind you, due to NCAA rules, Lynch, Winston and teammates will not be receiving a dime of your money if you capitalize on these unique items. Instead, it'll go all to the memorabilia collectors who are selling the items. Please keep that in mind. You're not rewarding Lynch for his success. You can after his eligibility is over and he can get paid for autographs, but unless his pro career takes off, his popularity will never be higher.
You may remember the brouhaha over the allegations that Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel got paid for autographs. The NCAA said it ultimately found no evidence that Manziel accepted payment though he was suspended for a half.
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