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I understand that. I just think it's in the best interest of all three parties involved (The league, schools, and players) if they say you have to go to school for more than one and a half semesters. Then your rookies all have the same level of experience on the same level of play.It's up to each professional sports league to determine how young and how many years of college or no college is needed to participate.
Same goes for the real world. Some jobs require more schooling than others. Sports are no different. They're a private business. They make the rules.And may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU
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Which is why i've changed my opinion on play for pay. I think for the revenue generating sports there needs to be some level of financial compensation and not just a pittance that barely covers education and living expenses.Yeah because the NCAA, universities and coaches really care about educating these kids. Please. For revenue generating sports, the concept of amateurism is extinct and has been for awhile.
Forcing someone to be exploited just because you think it's whats best for them is ridiculous.Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club
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Ah, didn't catch that. We're on the same page then.
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Well, once they reach majority age they can do whatever they want.Should they be forced into High School? Get rid of college and then it's only a matter of time before kids start leaving school at 17 or 16. Hell, that's pretty much already happened with Bryce Harper.
And then are you telling me 18 year old kids are going to be able to play in the NFL?
Most 18 year old athletes would get killed in the NFL.
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And since putting beans on it means it's not likely a taco, it's a burrito. Done!Comment
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Beef, onions, and cilantro? I do like that, but I also like cheese and lettuce with some kind of sauce as well.
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The thing is, for elite athletes it's not in their best interest. The university gets to rake in 8 figures (maybe 9?), the coach rakes in 7, and the kid gets to lose 3 years of earnings in exchange for relative pennies..I understand that. I just think it's in the best interest of all three parties involved (The league, schools, and players) if they say you have to go to school for more than one and a half semesters. Then your rookies all have the same level of experience on the same level of play.
I feel like I should clear my name a bit: Authentic anything other than tacos > the American version. Just when it comes to tacos, I want cheese and taco sauce lol.Last edited by dsallupinyaarea; 03-22-2013, 02:53 PM.NFL - Vikings
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I think that the one year removed from high school draft requirement has been mutually beneficial for the NBA and the players. I do not believe it's entirely a coincidence that the NBA has had a bit of a resurgence since the implementation of the rule, as players mature in the time they spend within the structure of college athletics.
Anything beyond a year for basketball is probably excessive, though.Comment
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Which is why kids get a free tutor. And get benched for their grades. And on average have high grades than non-athletes. Can't speak for every school, but at SELU they study much more then non-athletes, away from the time the coach demands in the student athlete building.
They may not get paid, but they are by NO means getting "exploited". The same can be said about allowing them to go straight pro because YOU think it's what's best for them.Forcing someone to be exploited just because you think it's whats best for them is ridiculous.And may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU
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That sentence is straight out of a pimps handbook.Which is why kids get a free tutor. And get benched for their grades. And on average have high grades than non-athletes. Can't speak for every school, but at SELU they study much more then non-athletes, away from the time the coach demands in the student athlete building.
They may not get paid, but they are by NO means getting "exploited". The same can be said about allowing them to go straight pro because YOU think it's what's best for them.
I'm saying they should be ALLOWED to leave. What you're proposing is FORCING them to stay. Since when is choice a bad thing?
If you don't think it's exploitation when, literally, EVERYONE is making money but the people actually working, I've got nothing. The only other sport where the athlete doesn't get paid is horse racing. If you're cool with that then so be it.Last edited by dsallupinyaarea; 03-22-2013, 03:01 PM.NFL - Vikings
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What the ****? They get FREE tuition and FREE housing and FREE clothing. That's at LEAST over 5,000 a year they don't have to pay.That statement is straight out of a pimps handbook.
I'm saying they should be ALLOWED to leave. What you're proposing is FORCING them to stay.
If you don't think it's exploitation when, literally, EVERYONE is making money but the people actually working, I've got nothing. The only other sport where the athlete doesn't get paid is horse racing. If you're cool with that then so be it.
I guess it all boils down to the fact that I value an education and giving a lot of kids who wouldn't have a chance at it and you apparently don't.Last edited by Watson; 03-22-2013, 03:04 PM.And may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU
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I dunno...getting a college degree with zero student debt to repay? Not exactly what I call working for free. Especially when you think how many of these kids could never have afforded college in the first place.That statement is straight out of a pimps handbook.
I'm saying they should be ALLOWED to leave. What you're proposing is FORCING them to stay.
If you don't think it's exploitation when, literally, EVERYONE is making money but the people actually working, I've got nothing. The only other sport where the athlete doesn't get paid is horse racing. If you're cool with that then so be it.
I know, I know...the flipside is that after they go pro, they can always complete an education and pay for it with their millions.
Talk about an argument that ultimately goes nowhere. Next uncommon opinion, please.GO 'HAWKS!
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Do you understand the cost of going to an out of state college (or private university)? They should be allowed to leave (and they are, nobody is FORCING them to play college ball) but the NBA should institute something more than a 1-year out of high school rule. I'd be fine with a 3 year rule.badComment
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Oh, this same old tired argument.
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