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Can anyone name another industry where even though the “workers” are exploited and taken advantage of, thousands each year are begging for the chance to be one of those “workers.” Some who are less talented even offer to be allowed to volunteer (walk-on) to be a part of this unfair system.

I’ll admit I was never much of a Bean fan, but I find myself rooting for him today.

You jinxed him. He just imploded two plays in a row.😆

Announcer on the TX/OU game just said about OU, and I’m paraphrasing, “The uptempo offense wore their own defense out by the end of the game. Let’s see if they go a little slower this week.” Sounds like UNT.

And most people are ok with the Walton family making billions while the front line workers make minimum wage. And these companies aren’t investing in their workers and striving to give them better opportunities in life like universities are doing with their athletes. The people who provide the opportunity make the most money. While we don’t agree on the subject, I appreciate and enjoy the civil discussion.

I was very unimpressed with UNLV. I thought we were, dare I say, unusually bad that day, especially on defense.

Why would the four teams in the playoff have sub .500 records? If the talent level was down a cross the board, you’d still have the winners and the losers. So Alabama (for example) would still be 11-0, they’d just be a less talented team playing other less talented teams. Start up leagues can’t get traction because they don’t have the tradition, not just because of talent. Most people will tune in to watch a winning Alabama team simply because it’s Alabama. But yes, agree to disagree. Go Mean Green.

The first part here is the problem. I always thought football was a team sport, but not anymore. Me, me, me. The second part I know is true, but I’m sure we would disagree as to how much of a difference it would make. I think alumni are going to follow their school regardless, especially if they are winning. This is what makes the NCAA unique. The average alumni doesn’t know anything about football, they’re just going to the game to tailgate and have fun. They’re happy if their team wins, but they wouldn’t notice a drop off in talent.

I used Starbucks because someone mentioned them in a previous post. I realize it’s not apples to apples, but the truth is that in both scenarios (and in many businesses) the worker who is performing the work that is making all the money, makes the least amount of money. You kind of made my point though. These players have skills that can make them millionaires, but they need a place to showcase those talents. The NCAA (and specifically it’s schools/alumni) provides that opportunity. I’m sure if there was a profit to be made in a professional league as an alternative to the NCAA, someone would have started that league. As it stands, the players who want to go pro need the NCAA more the NCAA needs the players.

Starbucks grossed $21.6 million in 2021 and they didn’t provide a stage for their 18-21 year old employees to showcase their talents for a chance to make millions of dollars nor do they provide them coaches to help them improve their chances of making millions after college. Sorry, but that’s the way it is in business. The ones who do the dirty work and are often the face of the organization are often the ones who are working for peanuts. It was mentioned that colleges recruit players which is true, but players also try to sell themselves to a university. Parents pay more than the cost of a scholarship to give their kid a chance to get a scholarship. Why would they do that if the system is so unfair?

I know I’m in the minority, but I just don’t get this perspective. Coaches are professionals. They’ve paid their dues to get to where they’re at. Kind of like @TheColonyEaglesaid earlier, Starbucks (and every other company) executives are making millions while paying employees minimum wage. These athletes are getting a free education and meeting lots of influential people while being provided the opportunity to make it to the next level where they can make millions. To me it’s a stupid argument that an 18 year old kid is due millions of dollars just because his coach makes millions.

And UNLV

Here’s the cold, hard, sad truth. I don’t feel like he’s at UNT because he loves the place; I feel like he’s here because it’s the highest paying job he can get.

District 5 6A

Why can't we do the SOW bigger than it is on the state of Texas, but smaller than the patriotic version? (I referenced the patriotic version since there's a pic in the thread.)

Compete for conference championships and at least be in “others receiving votes” most weeks. I think that equates to being one of the top 40 teams in the nation most seasons. It also means that when we play most P5’s we’re maybe a 10-14 point underdog instead of a 31-35 point underdog. When I wear a UNT shirt or cap, people know who we are and have respect for the program instead of thinking we are equals to A&M Commerce.

Up 30 and put in their backup QB. Idiots.

Hard time received in the spirit it was given, but I owe you one😁👿

I don’t mind the number on one side of the helmet. Does that mean I’m old and grumpy or young and fresh?

Ahhh yes, the standard “you must be a grumpy old man because you don’t like black uniforms” response.

The OP asked for thoughts and I gave my thoughts. Oddly, color plays a big part in whether or not I like something. I’m a big fan of black unis for Iowa, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, UCF, and others I’m not thinking of now because black is one of their colors. I think they’d look ridiculous in a green uni.

I just don’t understand how you’re the victim when you refuse to comply. If you’re asked to leave, just leave. Maybe you think it’s unfair, but at least you’re not getting arrested (police wouldn’t have even been called). I’ve had many situations in life that I felt were unfair, but I didn’t do things to make it worse.

Not a fan of the black, but give me a green or white version and I bet it’d be great.

Speaking of FIU, they’re only a game out of first place in C-USA. They must be pretty good.