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Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:02 pm
How do you feel about the NCAA possibly playing players?
Personally, Im at a crossroad. Though I think its highly unfair the Univeristy, NCAA/SEC/ESPN what have you, makes millions off of a particular player. I believe paying the player will water down the sport. We've seen in the NFL how some players, flat out refuses to make a block or even play if their fat contracts isnt to their liking and i'd hate for that to spill over to the NCAA. I'm not ignorant to the fact that boosters, schools - whomever pays players under the table. As im sure the only lily white programs in the NCAA are the service academies. I believe the players in the NCAA play great every weekend in hopes to one day, make that huge paycheck. Paying them now would open the door to unions, stipends, protest what ever, as we already have seen at Northwestern. Maybe a free ride to a highly regarded University should be enough?
Personally, Im at a crossroad. Though I think its highly unfair the Univeristy, NCAA/SEC/ESPN what have you, makes millions off of a particular player. I believe paying the player will water down the sport. We've seen in the NFL how some players, flat out refuses to make a block or even play if their fat contracts isnt to their liking and i'd hate for that to spill over to the NCAA. I'm not ignorant to the fact that boosters, schools - whomever pays players under the table. As im sure the only lily white programs in the NCAA are the service academies. I believe the players in the NCAA play great every weekend in hopes to one day, make that huge paycheck. Paying them now would open the door to unions, stipends, protest what ever, as we already have seen at Northwestern. Maybe a free ride to a highly regarded University should be enough?
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Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:03 pm to disagreeber
I don't think they should be paid. I think it would ruin college sports.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:03 pm to disagreeber
School shouldn't pay them any more than they already get but they should absolutely be able to sign stuff for money.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:10 pm to disagreeber
Full cost of schooling, including room and board. *Maybe* a minor stipend for spending money. That would be it for me. The autograph thing - allowing players to make money from that - opens up a pretty big can of worms.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:11 pm to Henry Jones Jr
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School shouldn't pay them any more than they already get but they should absolutely be able to sign stuff for money
I want to say this, but think that is a really slippery slope, that WILL be taken advantage of. And would make it even harder for the Ole Miss' and MSU's of the world to compete with Bama, OU, or the really big boys.
I just don't think that would be good for the college game.
Eta: now if the power conferences break away, maybe then I would be fine with a set increase across the board. I just don't really want to have college be limited to a very small amount of teams competing. Upsets is what makes sports great.
This post was edited on 10/23/14 at 8:13 pm
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:12 pm to finestfirst79
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The autograph thing - allowing players to make money from that - opens up a pretty big can of worms.
How so? "You can sign hats, balls, jerseys and shirts for profit. Nothing more"
That seems reasonable to me.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:13 pm to Topwater Trout
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would ruin college sports.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:15 pm to Henry Jones Jr
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School shouldn't pay them any more than they already get but they should absolutely be able to sign stuff for money.
You are opening Pandora's box here.
Increase their stipend to a reasonable figure and be done with it. If they don't want to play CFB for a free education, world class training, and a couple thousand a month then they don't have to.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:15 pm to Henry Jones Jr
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How so? "You can sign hats, balls, jerseys and shirts for profit.
Because that profit is a lot greater at say Texas than even LSU, much less Ole Miss.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:16 pm to Henry Jones Jr
I have a family member that works for Miss State, when I asked how could I get a Dak autograph, she flat out refused. Said State is very touchy about Dak signing autographs because of the Gurly situation.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:17 pm to disagreeber
I have no problem with them being paid as long as they are responsible for also paying for their own tuition, room and board, meals, etc.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:17 pm to Henry Jones Jr
Come to my school Johnny 5* and we will have a exclusive signing contract for you that guarantees you X amount of money per signing.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:18 pm to disagreeber
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Said State is very touchy about Dak signing autographs because of the Gurly situation.
As they should be. Best season ever could get derailed, real quick, if he was suspended.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:18 pm to Henry Jones Jr
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How so? "You can sign hats, balls, jerseys and shirts for profit. Nothing more"
That seems reasonable to me.
I know you are thinking of coming to UGA, once you get here, I will pay you $200,000 to autograph one hat....
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:19 pm to Tiger Live2
True that.
I didnt ask anymore questions. I felt dumb after asking lol
I didnt ask anymore questions. I felt dumb after asking lol
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:20 pm to IT_Dawg
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I know you are thinking of coming to UGA, once you get here, I will pay you $200,000 to autograph one hat....
"I will put $200,000 in your account after you fax in your letter of intent to my school."
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:20 pm to JesusQuintana
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Come to my school Johnny 5* and we will have a exclusive signing contract for you that guarantees you X amount of money per signing.
Orgeon, Arkansas, and Okie State would prolly like this.
All have extremely rich boosters. That really like football.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:23 pm to Tiger Live2
Did anyone really see the big deal a few years ago that a couple of Ohio State players got tattoos in exchange for autographs?
Worst. Suspension. Ever.
Worst. Suspension. Ever.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:27 pm to disagreeber
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Southern Miss Fan
GTFO
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:27 pm to disagreeber
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Worst. Suspension. Ever.
I wouldn't go that far. Plus I think the cover up was a big part of that. But tats cost money. Even if money didn't exchange hands. Its the same as paying them cash for autographs.
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