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To watch how bad CFB has been compromised and is getting worse.
No doubt a crash is coming the word TEAM is history no allegiance at all it’s a ME sport no matter how many times players say “ It’s not the money I’d play for free for the love of the game “ LMAO .
 
GOCANES05 said:
To watch how bad CFB has been compromised and is getting worse.
No doubt a crash is coming the word TEAM is history no allegiance at all it’s a ME sport no matter how many times players say “ It’s not the money I’d play for free for the love of the game “ LMAO .
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What hasn’t been compromised? The Pros, in every sport, major and minor. Follow the money. The advent of legalized gambling has created the environment for every game, every sport, play by play, pitch by pitch, every at bat, shot on goal to win or lose money. Every aspect of every game is of importance. Why wouldn’t that atmosphere trickle down. Not saying that gambling has corrupted the games. But, the importance that money plays in the performance of the players and teams. When you can spend vast amounts to buy a World Series or Super Bowl or a Natty, it becomes just another part of the game and acceptable.when fans watch their team lose a championship, but still walk away with winnings bc they laid good money, is it still TEAM, or is it Me? In CFB, the pendulum has swung swiftly added by the infusion of money, and other factors, but getting paid NOW is the motivation. Be interesting to see where it goes when the pendulum swings back. But for now, “Show Me the Money,”has replaced “For the love of the Game”.
 
Groz73Cane said:
What hasn’t been compromised? The Pros, in every sport, major and minor. Follow the money. The advent of legalized gambling has created the environment for every game, every sport, play by play, pitch by pitch, every at bat, shot on goal to win or lose money. Every aspect of every game is of importance. Why wouldn’t that atmosphere trickle down. Not saying that gambling has corrupted the games. But, the importance that money plays in the performance of the players and teams. When you can spend vast amounts to buy a World Series or Super Bowl or a Natty, it becomes just another part of the game and acceptable.when fans watch their team lose a championship, but still walk away with winnings bc they laid good money, is it still TEAM, or is it Me? In CFB, the pendulum has swung swiftly added by the infusion of money, and other factors, but getting paid NOW is the motivation. Be interesting to see where it goes when the pendulum swings back. But for now, “Show Me the Money,”has replaced “For the love of the Game”.
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My compliments 🙌
 
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flips said:
Sure. We have gotten some great talent in the spring portal. Hoping we continue the trend this spring too. I honestly dunno why I woke up pedantic af this morning and quibbled with you when I agree we've done well in spring portal before lol
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GOCANES05 said:
To watch how bad CFB has been compromised and is getting worse.
No doubt a crash is coming the word TEAM is history no allegiance at all it’s a ME sport no matter how many times players say “ It’s not the money I’d play for free for the love of the game “ LMAO .
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If anything, the numbers are going to go up rather than a crash. College football is the second most popular sport in America.
 
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Groz73Cane said:
What hasn’t been compromised? The Pros, in every sport, major and minor. Follow the money. The advent of legalized gambling has created the environment for every game, every sport, play by play, pitch by pitch, every at bat, shot on goal to win or lose money. Every aspect of every game is of importance. Why wouldn’t that atmosphere trickle down. Not saying that gambling has corrupted the games. But, the importance that money plays in the performance of the players and teams. When you can spend vast amounts to buy a World Series or Super Bowl or a Natty, it becomes just another part of the game and acceptable.when fans watch their team lose a championship, but still walk away with winnings bc they laid good money, is it still TEAM, or is it Me? In CFB, the pendulum has swung swiftly added by the infusion of money, and other factors, but getting paid NOW is the motivation. Be interesting to see where it goes when the pendulum swings back. But for now, “Show Me the Money,”has replaced “For the love of the Game”.
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It was NEVER about the "Love of the Game". For as long as competitive sports have existed, there has been a financial benefit for SOMEONE. People love to glorify the ancient Olympiads, but people forget that those athletes received land, military deferments and in some cases, political power if they performed well. The old Amateurism movement was designed to limit competition and keep the working classes out of competitive sport. In other words, Lord Douchebag's offspring wouldn't have to compete against working class people, because it's unlikely that a person fighting to survive would be okay with competing for free.

I will never have a problem with LABOR getting paid for their talent and effort.
 
GOCANES05 said:
To watch how bad CFB has been compromised and is getting worse.
No doubt a crash is coming the word TEAM is history no allegiance at all it’s a ME sport no matter how many times players say “ It’s not the money I’d play for free for the love of the game “ LMAO .
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You should tell your Boss to keep your paychecks & just add it to his salary.

Because you're a company first kinda guy & you work for the love of the job.
 
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Canedude08 said:
It was NEVER about the "Love of the Game". For as long as competitive sports have existed, there has been a financial benefit for SOMEONE. People love to glorify the ancient Olympiads, but people forget that those athletes received land, military deferments and in some cases, political power if they performed well. The old Amateurism movement was designed to limit competition and keep the working classes out of competitive sport. In other words, Lord Douchebag's offspring wouldn't have to compete against working class people, because it's unlikely that a person fighting to survive would be okay with competing for free.

I will never have a problem with LABOR getting paid for their talent and effort.
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I too would never have a problem with labor being compensated for their play. In fact, I’m from a working class family, and my grandfather, an immigrant, played for the IRT Rangers. They were the soccer team for the NY Transit Co. in the early 20th century. He made about $8.00 a game, handsomely rewarded for his play. And, it beat working in the Coal mines outside of Glasgow.He loved the Game and loved to play it. By tne grace of God he was talented enough to parlay it and get paid, even during the Depression. Players like him , loved it, loved getting paid and loved to play for the fans. The Fans, that’s where “for the love of the game “ comes from. JFC, they pay to watch. Love of the Game is real. Those guys getting paid now, bc they played bc they loved the Game, first.
 
Groz73Cane said:
I too would never have a problem with labor being compensated for their play. In fact, I’m from a working class family, and my grandfather, an immigrant, played for the IRT Rangers. They were the soccer team for the NY Transit Co. in the early 20th century. He made about $8.00 a game, handsomely rewarded for his play. And, it beat working in the Coal mines outside of Glasgow.He loved the Game and loved to play it. By tne grace of God he was talented enough to parlay it and get paid, even during the Depression. Players like him , loved it, loved getting paid and loved to play for the fans. The Fans, that’s where “for the love of the game “ comes from. JFC, they pay to watch. Love of the Game is real. Those guys getting paid now, bc they played bc they loved the Game, first.
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They played because they enjoyed it, but they also were COMPENSATED. Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, other great athletes expected to be paid for their services, they believed that if people were paying to watch them play that they should be compensated accordingly. Even in collegiate athletics, ringers were a frequent sight, they were paid to do one thing and that's be the difference in athletic contests.

The only difference is that between then and now is that the desire to get paid isn't hidden behind flowery prose by Grantland Rice. Athletes today don't have to pretend that they would risk their bodies and long term futures solely for cheap applause from people that barely recognize their humanity once they step off of the field. I love my career, I still expect to be compensated fairly for my labor and my talent. Period.
 
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Canedude08 said:
They played because they enjoyed it, but they also were COMPENSATED. Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, other great athletes expected to be paid for their services, they believed that if people were paying to watch them play that they should be compensated accordingly. Even in collegiate athletics, ringers were a frequent sight, they were paid to do one thing and that's be the difference in athletic contests.

The only difference is that between then and now is that the desire to get paid isn't hidden behind flowery prose by Grantland Rice. Athletes today don't have to pretend that they would risk their bodies and long term futures solely for cheap applause from people that barely recognize their humanity once they step off of the field. I love my career, I still expect to be compensated fairly for my labor and my talent. Period.
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Can’t disagree with your points, but maybe tweak how our society approaches sports from Tball to Travel teams. Sandlot ball wasn’t some made up story. Kids gathered and played. Did we emulate our favorite players, definitely. Did we think about reaching the league,and getting paid, never. It was a sport not a job. Fast forward. Sandlot ball is a memory. Organized ball from Pee Wee on up. Elite travel teams, middle school kids being scouted in football, never mind tennis and golf, all with the idea that these kids could make a career and money for their play. Or at the very least get a paid for college education. My kid played D1 and got a great education. Never crossed her mind to play at any level above college for money, she had other aspirations. Do I wish NIL money was available then, yes. It would have greased the transition to the real working world. So, again the infusion of money at all levels has changed the perspective of what’s possible, realistic or not. But your correct their are no pretentions any more.
 
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