so because it's not sustainable for most college
by jt (2023-03-23 23:36:18)

In reply to: And I apologized for my "glib" comment about part time.  posted by Irishdog80

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athletic programs, the athletes don't deserve any money?

So I can start a business and not be able to pay people and they should just accept it? Even when I'm signing billion dollar TV deals and paying my board millions of dollars a year.

You seem to have a limited understanding of fairness here. Would you take less than market value just because your employer couldn't pay you? If you had other options, you might not. Of course, these athletes have no other option, which is kind of a big factor here (which you consistently ignore).

Athletes have other options. Stop the straw man approach. *
by Irishdog80  (2023-03-24 19:16:21)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

what other options would those be?
by jt  (2023-03-26 11:25:30)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

move to Belfast and start blowing shit up?

That works for your people, but the average college football player is trying to make it as a professional, not join the IRA.
All athletes should have the freedom to "go pro" whenever
by Irishdog80  (2023-03-26 14:36:52)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

they want...go to the NFL, XFL or CFL right out of high school. College isn't for everybody. Play for Alabama, LSU, Ohio State or whatever school is offering more money and might provide a better path to their desired career.

Have you been to Belfast? Why the hate for the Irish and Irish Catholics in particular?