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re: Topic Revisit: What bothers you the most about college sports?
Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:41 pm to Grit-Eating Shin
Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:41 pm to Grit-Eating Shin
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we have to start with commercials
I know this is a what bothers you thread, but I went to the aTm Clemson game Saturday, and the TV timeout official had a digital clock on a stick to show how much time until the game would start again. I know it doesn't speed up the game at all, but it was really nice knowing exactly when he would get off the field instead of staring at him glumly until he trotted off. I'm not sure if this is just an aTm thing or just an ABC thing because I didn't notice it at the LSU Miami game.
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Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:43 pm to WestCoastAg
Yea I didn't want to sound too dramatic but I agree.
LSU has a legendary reputation for its on campus game day experience and tailgating. Every season there's a small change or two that pushes the "free" tailgates further away, or does something to make it just that much harder to do etc.
Add up the 20-30 small changes that are sure to come over the next decade and it will pretty much irreversibly alter the game day experience. Family traditions will get snuffed out. Friends who've tailgated together since meeting in undergrad will decide to forego the fee it costs to rent a space from the only LSU-approved tailgate vendor and just meet at one of their houses instead.
LSU has a legendary reputation for its on campus game day experience and tailgating. Every season there's a small change or two that pushes the "free" tailgates further away, or does something to make it just that much harder to do etc.
Add up the 20-30 small changes that are sure to come over the next decade and it will pretty much irreversibly alter the game day experience. Family traditions will get snuffed out. Friends who've tailgated together since meeting in undergrad will decide to forego the fee it costs to rent a space from the only LSU-approved tailgate vendor and just meet at one of their houses instead.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:45 pm to DestrehanTiger
It is a SEC thing. All SEC Games (home) will have these.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:45 pm to DestrehanTiger
its a SEC thing
Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:56 pm to WestCoastAg
The talking heads who keep acting like the players are poor and go hungry.
The playoff soon to be 16 team tournament.
That LSU plays Florida every year so Bama can play Tennessee.
The playoff soon to be 16 team tournament.
That LSU plays Florida every year so Bama can play Tennessee.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:57 pm to JohnnyKilroy
quote:
LSU has a legendary reputation for its on campus game day experience and tailgating. Every season there's a small change or two that pushes the "free" tailgates further away, or does something to make it just that much harder to do etc.
Add up the 20-30 small changes that are sure to come over the next decade and it will pretty much irreversibly alter the game day experience. Family traditions will get snuffed out. Friends who've tailgated together since meeting in undergrad will decide to forego the fee it costs to rent a space from the only LSU-approved tailgate vendor and just meet at one of their houses instead.
This makes me legitimately upset. Say what you will about stadium experience but tailgating is a chance to enjoy campus and old friends you may not be able to otherwise. To think the people in charge either don't care they're destroying it or don't realize they are is a travesty.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 2:58 pm to JohnnyKilroy
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The rapid push to monetize every aspect of the on campus game day experience.
Yep. Trying to make college sports a business in the same way the NFL is instead of amateur sports. Along with that is what you’ve said above. Part of what makes the college events so special is the atmosphere and on campus activities, LSU being a prime example. It’s different than professional leagues and that’s ok! It makes it enjoyable and gives identity. Slowly stamping out or charging for every little thing has already hindered that some and will continue to do so if it’s unchecked.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 3:41 pm to WestCoastAg
The rap sheets.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 3:47 pm to Covingtontiger77
Schollies don't pay for crab legs.
One or two big name players get caught doing crimes every year.
When I was a freshman the best miler in naia got caught passing a bad check. They made him join army. Vietnam
One or two big name players get caught doing crimes every year.
When I was a freshman the best miler in naia got caught passing a bad check. They made him join army. Vietnam
Posted on 9/12/18 at 3:47 pm to CelticDog
Sure they do. You get a monthly stipend and can buy crab legs if you want.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 3:49 pm to CelticDog
i would love to hear more of your thoughts on the issues that plague college sports
Posted on 9/12/18 at 3:49 pm to Dire Wolf
quote:ESPN still shows Thursday night games, right?
I hate that ESPN has conceded Thursday games to the NFL
I much rather watch some mid-level college football instead NFL
Posted on 9/12/18 at 3:54 pm to WestCoastAg
In the beautiful one sentence per paragraph format.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 3:54 pm to G The Tiger Fan
Yeah but it the schedule has been absolute arse since the NFL has started doing more Thursday night games.
The rarely put anything worth while in that slot
The rarely put anything worth while in that slot
Posted on 9/12/18 at 3:56 pm to boom roasted
if we could just get jeaux, boom, and PEEJ to share their thoughts on this topic than i would be very pleased
Posted on 9/12/18 at 4:12 pm to Starchild
Yeah, but the NFL has some blame here. They like the current model. There is no motivation to create and maintain a minor league system. Allow kids to enter the draft when they gain adult status, and the NFL would move resources to development and not rely on CFB.
Posted on 9/12/18 at 4:47 pm to 21JumpStreet
That we pretend that football is not the only sport that matters in college. Basketball was once great but now it’s a broken product
Posted on 9/12/18 at 4:55 pm to AUCE05
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NFL
Has nothing to do with how college football is run. They only decide when a player is eligible for a draft. Your analogy is blaming road for the driver crashing
This post was edited on 9/12/18 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 9/12/18 at 5:03 pm to fillmoregandt
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The increasing over-commercialization of college athletics
That and prices aren't cheap (part of it is justified) but at some point becomes much
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