This is Capitalism in action. Everything is about money.
Miss the days when college basketball was not about money
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Yep. What people actually miss is the whole ignorance is bliss position from the fans perspective.
You like watching games in real time or do you also prefer watching a tape delay at 11:30pm? I know what you are saying OP, and I don't disagree with most of it, but everyone should have seen this train coming.
There is a difference between Capitalism and what most of this country operates under right now. Greed and corruption are bad for everyone, even Capitalists.
The current situation is what happens when safeguards aren't put into place, and when the safeguards that are in place aren't enforced. Everyone knew there was a corrupt culture going on behind the curtain of sports that involved everyone from boosters to the refs. The thing about corruption is that it only gets worse, never better.
There is a difference between Capitalism and what most of this country operates under right now. Greed and corruption are bad for everyone, even Capitalists.
The current situation is what happens when safeguards aren't put into place, and when the safeguards that are in place aren't enforced. Everyone knew there was a corrupt culture going on behind the curtain of sports that involved everyone from boosters to the refs. The thing about corruption is that it only gets worse, never better.
Exactly money isn’t the biggest issue . It’s guys transferring after every season when things don’t go their way . Hell guys been hitting the portal after being in a good situation .
Me too. College hoops just not as fun anymore. It’s whoever can throw together new teams each year and win. I was courtside for the loss to UNC in Birmingham in ‘95. That loss really hurt. However, I knew the dudes were coming back and ‘96 was coming. That helped me cope. I was a student at Uk at the time. All teams were like that during those years. You knew who was going to be good, bc guys stayed at schools and built something.
I don’t know that it’s always been about money. There used to be gambling. Now there still is, but there is also:
TV/Cable networks/ shoe deals / and a host of other endorsements.
NBA players used to have to carry regular jobs in the offseason just to make a living. They played for the game. College kids did too, then as a means to pay for college and the perks of being a BMOC.
As more revenue was generated, it’s only right that the players get a taste.
It’s just kind of wild that we live in such wild prosperity that people get crazy rich playing, coaching, broadcasting a game.
The same can be said about other forms of entertainment.
As a society, we REALLY value being entertained. I don’t know if that’s really cool or really pathetic. I know that I’m as guilty as anyone.
TV/Cable networks/ shoe deals / and a host of other endorsements.
NBA players used to have to carry regular jobs in the offseason just to make a living. They played for the game. College kids did too, then as a means to pay for college and the perks of being a BMOC.
As more revenue was generated, it’s only right that the players get a taste.
It’s just kind of wild that we live in such wild prosperity that people get crazy rich playing, coaching, broadcasting a game.
The same can be said about other forms of entertainment.
As a society, we REALLY value being entertained. I don’t know if that’s really cool or really pathetic. I know that I’m as guilty as anyone.
Right or wrong, the OP is one of my favorites that I've read here in a long time. What I wouldn't give to hear Cawood telling me that the "Cats are moving left to right on your radio dial."
If you're not old enough to remember it, good on ya. But, it was the way I fell in love with my Cats.
GBB
If you're not old enough to remember it, good on ya. But, it was the way I fell in love with my Cats.
GBB
Maybe we should start taxing the rich like we used to. How does that sound to you guys?
Yep, I recall that from the very beginning of the 94-95 season people were already projecting that 96 would be the really big year. And sure enough, that’s exactly how it played out.
Back then you always had a pretty good idea what next year’s team would look like. But now you have no idea until around mid-summer. We could have nearly an entirely different roster in just a couple months. Who will be on it? Who knows. Depends upon who our NIL money buys in the transfer portal.
Preach! The other option is for some entity to lock down these players and have them entertain the boomers for nothing. SMH. MBGA! "Sarcasm "
It’s called amateur sports for a reason. While I don’t think anyone thought student athletes didn’t deserve a stipend of some kind due to schedules and inability to get a job like other students, it’s gone the complete opposite. From no money to unlimited money. For those who don’t play professionally they will be taking a huge pay cut when they leave college. Meanwhile non athletic students are leaving with 6 figure student loan debts that most will never be able to repay and ultimately written off for our taxes to cover.
I agree with the OP on all fronts. Specifically on how the game has changed from the quick first step (traveling in my day), the cross over (carrying in my day), and the ability for inside guys to just bump their way as deep as they can get and any defensive resistance is awarded with a foul. It’s just not a fluid game any longer.
well "technically" they are still playing as amateurs since they aren't getting paid to play per say. But we all know, it's semantics. For me they were never truly amateurs because they get a free ride play (some of them) and that degree is worth something. But I did always take issue with the name and likeness restrictions. You can play a sport as an amateur you should still be allowed to get paid to do a commercial in my opinion. Now the NCAA has done a poor job regulating how money is allowed to be dispersed but I still think overall its the right thing to do to allow them to earn a wage now.
All things change and I am surprised it took them this long.
Hate to tell yah but it's always been about the money, now the kids actually doing the work and the playing are getting their part. What a load of crap that is. Who's with me? Basketball amateurs didn't pave the way for this, Olympians did. Well deserved in my book Nancy
Go Cats!
Go Cats!
It has been about money for along time. You just didn’t hear about it.
What universe have you been in it's always been about money now its legal
Recruiting is now an absolute bitch. Coaches can no longer just recruit a player who is the right for for the program, they now have to be negotiators and deal with money hungry handlers. I agree with a previous post, they must bring back that players must sit out a year. This is ridiculous.
