NEW ORLEANS — Senior safety Ahmad Thomas never considered sitting out the Sugar Bowl.
Neither did linebacker Jordan Evans, running back Samaje Perine, Auburn linebacker Tre' Williams or cornerback Josh Holsey.
Miss what could wind up being the final game of their college careers? Not a chance.
With the exception of OU defensive lineman Charles Walker, who left the school in November to begin preparation for the NFL Draft, there aren't any players from either Auburn or Oklahoma who have elected to sit out the bowl game to preserve their professional futures.
![Photo - Samaje Perine is one of a couple OU players who are opting to play in the Sugar Bowl despite the risks that could come to his future NFL career. [PHOTO BY BRYAN TERRY, The Oklahoman]](http://cdn2.newsok.biz/cache/sq200-284a5af4bf984cb3597c43956c0bec99.jpg)