gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Mar 27, 2014 9:24am
Minnesota allegedly will break ground on a new $70m football facility in the next year; to put that in perspective, Oregon's facilities cost $68m.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/252564751.html#pzsAhgAIQwxEcq5a.16
http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/252564751.html#pzsAhgAIQwxEcq5a.16
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Mar 27, 2014 10:51am
If this actually goes through, I'd strip them of scholarships and pay them the cost of the scholarship. Then I'd make them pay for coaches, food, room and board, and training. Let's see if they can afford tuition and all of the other shit once we give them a check. Guarantee 80% of them go bankrupt trying to do it.
Oh, and have fun paying taxes on your new earnings you fuck jobs.
Oh, and have fun paying taxes on your new earnings you fuck jobs.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 27, 2014 12:57pm
Good point. I assume the scholarship goes bye-bye if they do this? Or do they get the scholly and the money on top?derek bomar;1596909 wrote:If this actually goes through, I'd strip them of scholarships and pay them the cost of the scholarship. Then I'd make them pay for coaches, food, room and board, and training. Let's see if they can afford tuition and all of the other shit once we give them a check. Guarantee 80% of them go bankrupt trying to do it.
Oh, and have fun paying taxes on your new earnings you fuck jobs.
SizzlePig
Posts: 76
Mar 27, 2014 1:15pm
eff the unions!
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 27, 2014 2:27pm
This is the best way to handle it. These players have no clue how good they have it.derek bomar;1596909 wrote:If this actually goes through, I'd strip them of scholarships and pay them the cost of the scholarship. Then I'd make them pay for coaches, food, room and board, and training. Let's see if they can afford tuition and all of the other shit once we give them a check. Guarantee 80% of them go bankrupt trying to do it.
Oh, and have fun paying taxes on your new earnings you fuck jobs.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Mar 27, 2014 2:34pm
It would be up to the employer. Question is, how much does Northwestern sports contribute to the University? I'm guessing somewhere around $0. If you're an employer, would you keep around a department that is not profitable? They're basically going to run private schools out of college athletics.WebFire;1596954 wrote:Good point. I assume the scholarship goes bye-bye if they do this? Or do they get the scholly and the money on top?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 27, 2014 3:30pm
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Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Mar 28, 2014 11:01am
I for one am absolutely thrilled on this ruling
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Mar 28, 2014 11:03am
They don't though? They have no way to possibly take care of themselves at all while in college, I mean Napier from UConn was talking about how he goes to bed hungry sometimes because he has no money and obviously no time to get a job. Then if they sell an autograph or anything of theirs while they are at the biggest popularity most will ever have it's against the rules and a long suspension. Fuck the NCAAsleeper;1596998 wrote:This is the best way to handle it. These players have no clue how good they have it.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 28, 2014 11:18am
What does he spend his stipend money on then?Classyposter58;1597410 wrote:They don't though? They have no way to possibly take care of themselves at all while in college, I mean Napier from UConn was talking about how he goes to bed hungry sometimes because he has no money and obviously no time to get a job. Then if they sell an autograph or anything of theirs while they are at the biggest popularity most will ever have it's against the rules and a long suspension. Fuck the NCAA
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 28, 2014 11:22am
No college athlete goes to bed hungry.
And if you believe that he does, well you're a fucking dumbass.
And if you believe that he does, well you're a fucking dumbass.
lakeflyerMike
Posts: 122
Mar 28, 2014 11:48am
Yea no shitWebFire;1597423 wrote:What does he spend his stipend money on then?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 28, 2014 12:32pm
WebFire;1597423 wrote:What does he spend his stipend money on then?
wildcats20;1597425 wrote:No college athlete goes to bed hungry.
And if you believe that he does, well you're a fucking dumbass.
reps x3lakeflyerMike;1597442 wrote:Yea no shit
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 28, 2014 12:45pm
Napier is a liar. I don't know anything about UCONN basketball but I know at Ohio State football players get free food at campus facilities. Also, players at Ohio State receive a monthly stipend of $1,200 a month which they can spend on whatever they want(its mostly to allow for housing and food, but most players just blow it on beer, cars, and electronics). UCONN is probably similar.Classyposter58;1597410 wrote:They don't though? They have no way to possibly take care of themselves at all while in college, I mean Napier from UConn was talking about how he goes to bed hungry sometimes because he has no money and obviously no time to get a job. Then if they sell an autograph or anything of theirs while they are at the biggest popularity most will ever have it's against the rules and a long suspension. Fuck the NCAA
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 28, 2014 12:50pm
This whole thing is a joke. I'd play football for Ohio State for the current benefits in a heart beat. I'd also play at any D1 school for the current benefits package too. It's a GREAT DEAL and these athletes have no clue how good they have it.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Mar 28, 2014 1:01pm
I 100% agree with this.sleeper;1597479 wrote:This whole thing is a joke. I'd play football for Ohio State for the current benefits in a heart beat. I'd also play at any D1 school for the current benefits package too. It's a GREAT DEAL and these athletes have no clue how good they have it.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 28, 2014 1:06pm
Lol at classy. Unbelievably asinine to think Napier goes to bed hungry lol
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 28, 2014 2:31pm
My buddy played football at Western Michigan and he had 2 different meal cards. He could eat double the times of any regular student. There's no possible way you could go hungry. He also had 4 roommates. He was using very very little of his stipend on any rent and utilities. He was always buying new things and lived pretty good. These athletes just want more..because it's how our society is. But imagine them living the life of a regular student for just a semester and they'd FOR SURE trade it in to go back on their athletic scholarship.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Mar 28, 2014 2:37pm
You made a great point. I used it on twitter. If you have a handle, what is it. I'll credit you for it.derek bomar;1596909 wrote:If this actually goes through, I'd strip them of scholarships and pay them the cost of the scholarship. Then I'd make them pay for coaches, food, room and board, and training. Let's see if they can afford tuition and all of the other shit once we give them a check. Guarantee 80% of them go bankrupt trying to do it.
Oh, and have fun paying taxes on your new earnings you fuck jobs.
KnightRyder
Posts: 1,428
Mar 28, 2014 5:42pm
this wont work, schools will just line up and try to outbid the other.derek bomar;1596909 wrote:If this actually goes through, I'd strip them of scholarships and pay them the cost of the scholarship. Then I'd make them pay for coaches, food, room and board, and training. Let's see if they can afford tuition and all of the other shit once we give them a check. Guarantee 80% of them go bankrupt trying to do it.
Oh, and have fun paying taxes on your new earnings you fuck jobs.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 28, 2014 8:50pm
Not if they are paying the value of the scholarship. Unless they raise tuition for all.KnightRyder;1597644 wrote:this wont work, schools will just line up and try to outbid the other.
KnightRyder
Posts: 1,428
Mar 29, 2014 12:34am
let the back stabbing beginWebFire;1597714 wrote:Not if they are paying the value of the scholarship. Unless they raise tuition for all.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 29, 2014 11:16am
Do you realize what you just said?WebFire;1597714 wrote: Unless they raise tuition for all.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 29, 2014 12:12pm
Yes, I said "unless they raise the tuition for all."dlazz;1598075 wrote:Do you realize what you just said?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Mar 29, 2014 2:09pm
dlazz;1598075 wrote:Do you realize what you just said?
lol, well playedWebFire;1598082 wrote:Yes, I said "unless they raise the tuition for all."