Recruiting Forum Football Talk II

[Pacer92]

Yes, the compensation is a huge part of it, and if a health issue came up, you bet a player’s union would be all over it. I also agree that the Big Ten didn’t give up millions because they are making a political statement.

I saw the tweet above. Facts are running loose right now, and I bet some other cardiologists have different opinions. Probably more of the fear of the unknown. Not saying one is correct over the other because I’m not a doctor.

But the NBA bubble has worked wonderfully. MLB has not, and there is a pitcher sitting out this year because of the heart issue.

Then why would pro sports gamble like that?

Especially with so much unknown...

 

[Devo182]

Can you explain why the NBA and MLB are in full swing...and college athletic conferences are opting out?

The difference?

All goes back to amateurism. The optics are you can't ask "mere" SAs to bubble and sacrifice, especially when they have no union or PA. But a millionaire employee, sure they can negotiate whatever and make the choice.

Not saying right or wrong, but this is what I believe it is. Presidents worried about optics and/or liability.

 

[cHiZzLeVOL]

Let me get this straight.... it’s okay for the Big Ten to try and control what a school does because they want to play when that conference is shutting down football?

Looks like the Big 10 just doesn’t want to play football and this isn’t about the virus at all.

 

[Devo182]

Amen. Both are just naturally big, strong people.

As a clasically Appalachian Scots-Irish person, I'm jelly. But at least we got that Braveheart fearlessness. Give me a beer and lfg cyclops

 

[Pacer92]

All goes back to amateurism. The optics are you can't ask "mere" SAs to bubble and sacrifice, especially when they have no union or PA. But a millionaire employee, sure they can negotiate whatever and make the choice.

Not saying right or wrong, but this is what I believe it is. Presidents worried about optics and/or liability.

Fair enough. Yet, in the end...mere politics is the obstacle..

 

[BigOrangeGoose]

Me trying to keep up with this thread...

 

[Devo182]

Give me all the Norse and Pacific Islanders in the trenches.

I'm sure this has been thought of a million times before, but I'm curious if a program has ever seriously invested in training Sumo wrestlers along the OL.

Those guys literally dedicate their entire childhood/young adulthood/adulthood, if good enough, into studying close range aggressive punching and leveraging techniques, having low center of gravity, and pushing others around.

 

[VolGee4]

Then why would pro sports gamble like that?

Especially with so much unknown...

NBA drastically reduced any “gamble.” Paid $170 million for a bubble. Players signed a contract and bargained for safety protocols.

 

[tn4elvis]

As a clasically Appalachian Scots-Irish person, I'm jelly. But at least we got that Braveheart fearlessness. Give me a beer and lfg cyclops
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Hilarious

 

[BigOrangeGoose]

 

[Coach Punk]

Uhhh boys straight FYAAAAAAA!!

As in “throw them in the fire?” Agreed.

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[engineerVOL]

I'm sure this has been thought of a million times before, but I'm curious if a program has ever seriously invested in training Sumo wrestlers along the OL.

Those guys literally dedicate their entire childhood/young adulthood/adulthood, if good enough, into studying close range aggressive punching and leveraging techniques, having low center of gravity, and pushing others around.

And anyone who would wear a thong and topknot HAS to be CRAZY.

 

[BigOrangeGoose]

 

[VOLSONLY]

Yeah but if things get canceled and everyone gets an extra year of eligibility, then JG could return for a 6th season

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[UT = Checkmate]

As a clasically Appalachian Scots-Irish person, I'm jelly. But at least we got that Braveheart fearlessness. Give me a beer and lfg cyclops
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Lol where do you guys find this stuff.

 

[Pacer92]

NBA drastically reduced any “gamble.” Paid $170 million for a bubble. Players signed a contract and bargained for safety protocols.

I’m talking about the gamble of health concerns. Obviously multiple conferences have the best safety protocols money can buy...

Money buys PT is what you’re saying?

 

[beneVOLence]

not an accurate one.

Omitted on purpose.

 

[Bassmaster_Vol]

Why indeed

 

[AppStVol]

For the peps that follow golf, two Vols made match play at the US Amateur being played at Bandon Dunes in Oregon.

Hunter Wolcott
Braden Garrison

https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/championships/2020/u-s--amateur.html#!scoring

 

[UTSuave’]

As in “throw them in the fire?” Agreed.

#noblackjerseysnoblackshoes

I bet you’re the life of the party...in case you haven’t noticed they wear black cleats already but disagree

 

[TheTimeIsNow]

It's gonna be a super long off season if no football.

 

[UTSuave’]

Omitted on purpose.

 

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[VolGee4]

I’m talking about the gamble of health concerns. Obviously multiple conferences have the best safety protocols money can buy...

Money buys PT is what you’re saying?

Yes, money pays for less of a gamble. The bubble has resulted in about 3 straight weeks of no positive tests, so it has severely reduced health concerns.

 

[bignewt]

52 away lads. I can feel it in me plums

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