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Multiple players threatened to opt out of the CFB Playoffs this past year...
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:26 am
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:26 am
If they didn't get a payday. This includes the recently departed Tennessee QB, Nico Iamaleava, according to Josh Pate.
Everything's fine boys. The sport has never been bigger or better than it is now. Nothing to see here.
Everything's fine boys. The sport has never been bigger or better than it is now. Nothing to see here.
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Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:28 am to RollTide1987
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Everything's fine boys. The sport has never been bigger or better than it is now. Nothing to see here
"they should get paid for being in the EA Sports video games" they said
"schools make money so the players should get some" they said
"coaches can leave if they want so why can't the players" they said
Yeah the sport has never been better! Glad the extremely tiny minority of whiners that pounded their fists about the above have gotten their way.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:29 am to RollTide1987
Yeah what a shite show this has become. How could we never have seen this coming?
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:29 am to RollTide1987
‘I just want them to have some walking around money from autographs and jersey sales to go get dinner on the weekend’
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:31 am to RollTide1987
And they do this because the system allows it and they’re rewarded for their behavior…so can’t really blame them
Eventually the adults in the room will have to do something instead of turning a blind eye to it as they push for bigger tv contracts, fan support will inevitably dry up
Eventually the adults in the room will have to do something instead of turning a blind eye to it as they push for bigger tv contracts, fan support will inevitably dry up
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:35 am to BilJ
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And they do this because the system allows it and they’re rewarded for their behavior…so can’t really blame them
Oh, yeah. I 100% get that. The problem is there are no true leaders in positions capable of making competent decisions right now. That includes Congress, the NCAA, the conferences, and the university presidents.
The whole sport is being led by the blind at the moment. Meanwhile you have dumb asses like Nicole Auerbach and Ryan Clark telling us everything is good and this is how shite should be.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:39 am to WG_Dawg
Well this is what happens when you refuse to create a structured means to pay players, stick your head in the ground and say "they're getting free scholarships!" even though the universities are generating millions, ADs and coaches are getting paid big and the television networks are raking it in.
They wanted to turn it into a multi-billion market but wanted to keep the same rules for the players.
You guys go greedy and now want to cry about it.
I hate it too but for every one of you idiots who were against the NCAA giving players a structured cut and saying they should be happy with just their scholarships... screw you.
We're all just laying in the bed of moron you made for us.
They wanted to turn it into a multi-billion market but wanted to keep the same rules for the players.
You guys go greedy and now want to cry about it.
I hate it too but for every one of you idiots who were against the NCAA giving players a structured cut and saying they should be happy with just their scholarships... screw you.
We're all just laying in the bed of moron you made for us.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:40 am to RollTide1987
you're acting like a whiny, entitled brat bc others won't do want you want them to do. it's their lives. quit bitching about it.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:41 am to YStar
quote:right here. Free market, I thought most here liked it.
Well this is what happens when you refuse to create a structured means to pay players, stick your head in the ground and say "they're getting free scholarships!" even though the universities are generating millions, ADs and coaches are getting paid big and the television networks are raking it in.
They wanted to turn it into a multi-billion market but wanted to keep the same rules for the players.
You guys go greedy and now want to cry about it.
I hate it too but for every one of you idiots who were against the NCAA giving players a structured cut and saying they should be happy with just their scholarships... screw you.
We're all just laying in the bed of moron you made for us.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:42 am to RollTide1987
“The players just need some money to take a date to a movie and then McDonald’s” they said. Flash forward to players opting out because they only make $2.5 million.
Once Congress got involved everything went to complete crap. All those douchebags do is give, give, give (someone else’s money) and then Pat themselves on the back like they did something good.
Some say “you can’t put the genie back in the bottle.” I say, “why not?” Drastic limits are needed on NIL and the transfer portal. The sport isn’t sustainable at this pace. Put the genie back in the bottle!
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The problem is there are no true leaders in positions capable of making competent decisions right now. That includes Congress, the NCAA, the conferences, and the university presidents.
Once Congress got involved everything went to complete crap. All those douchebags do is give, give, give (someone else’s money) and then Pat themselves on the back like they did something good.
Some say “you can’t put the genie back in the bottle.” I say, “why not?” Drastic limits are needed on NIL and the transfer portal. The sport isn’t sustainable at this pace. Put the genie back in the bottle!
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:46 am to TT9
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Free market, I thought most here liked it.
The free market economy is still a regulated one. There are guardrails put in place so that no one abuses the system. Right now the system is pure anarchy. There needs to be structure.
I'm not advocating putting the genie back in the bottle and deny these players the ability to create value for themselves. I'm advocating for a structured system to regulate what is going on.
I don't care if you disagree with me or not, it makes no sense for a star player to hold his team hostage right before the playoffs for some extra cash. That should not be allowed.
This post was edited on 4/14/25 at 7:48 am
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:48 am to RollTide1987
Ease up grandpa they just want to be able to go out for pizza.
After all, Toledo is making millions of these kids, they need their fair share.
After all, Toledo is making millions of these kids, they need their fair share.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:49 am to TT9
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Free market, I thought most here liked it.
It’s amazing how you can constantly just be so lost and confused about the things you post lol
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:49 am to WG_Dawg
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Yeah the sport has never been better! Glad the extremely tiny minority of whiners that pounded their fists about the above have gotten their way.
This was a feature, not a bug. The whole aim of that loud minority was the destruction of college football. Of course, you had the legion of useful idiots like the posters on here with the sense of a goose who were thumping the tub in support of NIL/portal, too.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:50 am to YStar
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this is what happens when you refuse to create a structured means to pay players, stick your head in the ground and say "they're getting free scholarships!"
they received free tuition, books, housing, food, clothes, medical care, and a monetary stipend. They were getting very well compensated for being "amateur student athletes".
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even though the universities are generating millions, ADs and coaches are getting paid big and the television networks are raking it in.
this couldn't be more irrelevant.
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You guys go greedy and now want to cry about it.
who is you guys? I'm a fan that loves college fotoball. Everyone is "cryin about it" because this isn't college foootball anymore. That's the problme.
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every one of you idiots who were against the NCAA giving players a structured cut and saying they should be happy with just their scholarships... screw you.
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We're all just laying in the bed of moron you made for us.
buddy do you think I'm a federal judge handing down these rulings? It's a bit strange how offensive you're getting over pointing out that paying 18 year olds unlimited money and allowing them to leave 9 months later is lunacy.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:57 am to TackySweater
quote:you need to sit this one out. In fact, you need to sit everyone of these out.
TackySweater
You're not smart.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 7:57 am to RollTide1987
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The free market economy is still a regulated one. There are guardrails put in place so that no one abuses the system. Right now the system is pure anarchy. There needs to be structure.
NIL era CFB is anarcho-capitalism.
“Anarcho-capitalism is a political philosophy that advocates for a society without a centralized government, where all goods and services, including law and order, are provided through voluntary exchanges in a free market. It emphasizes private property rights and believes that private entities can effectively manage societal functions typically handled by the state.“
What we need is regulated capitalism with contracts and it would be sustainable.
Posted on 4/14/25 at 8:01 am to RollTide1987
What’s the solution?
Salary cap per conference?
One free transfer, then lose eligibility unless coach transfers?
Salary cap per conference?
One free transfer, then lose eligibility unless coach transfers?
Posted on 4/14/25 at 8:05 am to RollTide1987
IMO, the entire system is immoral.
Every other sport has a developmental league or a minor league option for players that don’t want to attend college.
The NFL has cheap skated their way through this entire process by being able to avoid this and the universities have made billions.
If a player doesn’t want to go to college, they shouldn’t have to. If they just want to play professionally, there should be other options.
CFB shouldn’t be the only way to achieve this. It’s not like this in basketball, baseball, golf, etc.
Every other sport has a developmental league or a minor league option for players that don’t want to attend college.
The NFL has cheap skated their way through this entire process by being able to avoid this and the universities have made billions.
If a player doesn’t want to go to college, they shouldn’t have to. If they just want to play professionally, there should be other options.
CFB shouldn’t be the only way to achieve this. It’s not like this in basketball, baseball, golf, etc.
This post was edited on 4/14/25 at 8:06 am
Posted on 4/14/25 at 8:19 am to RollTide1987
They better fix this soon or it will be gone.
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