Pac12 players threatening to boycott

[DownwardDawg]

Very drastic. More like indentured servitude. The ARGUMENT that they have zero leverage is what I compared to slavery policy. They can't represent themselves because they have no power. Sound oppressively familiar?

It is nice though that they get training to go help them earn money at some point in the future while they're earning everyone else money. Hopefully they don't suffer bodily harm during their servitude.

If they could only get a top notch education while playing. And get it for free. Oh wait......

They are pampered and catered to. Provided with everything they need to succeed in life, and people want them to get more.

[starkvegasdawg]

Very drastic. More like indentured servitude. The ARGUMENT that they have zero leverage is what I compared to slavery policy. They can't represent themselves because they have no power. Sound oppressively familiar?

It is nice though that they get training to go help them earn money at some point in the future while they're earning everyone else money. Hopefully they don't suffer bodily harm during their servitude.

Shit, in college I wish I was as oppressed as a star D1 football player.

[TUSK]

Shit, in college I wish I was as oppressed as a star D1 football player.

"Swing low, sweet brand new Dodge Charger,
Coming for to carry me home......."

[Cowbell]

"Swing low, sweet brand new Dodge Charger,
Coming for to carry me home......."

Under Croom, there were so many defensive players with brand new Chargers. Should have spent a little more on the offensive side...

[State82]

"Swing low, sweet brand new Dodge Charger,
Coming for to carry me home......."

Ok Tusk. You owe me one margarita. And that stuff sure is sticky when you spit it on a keyboard. Dang that was funny.

[Jack Lambert]

"Swing low, sweet brand new Dodge Charger,
Coming for to carry me home......."

You know Dodge Charger is too redneck for them.

[Political Hack]

You know Dodge Charger is too redneck for them.

More of a mustang guy myself.

[Cooterpoot]

Very drastic. More like indentured servitude. The ARGUMENT that they have zero leverage is what I compared to slavery policy. They can't represent themselves because they have no power. Sound oppressively familiar?

It is nice though that they get training to go help them earn money at some point in the future while they're earning everyone else money. Hopefully they don't suffer bodily harm during their servitude.

Lots of NFL players would've never played more than a few downs had it not been for a strike. This is far more similar to a union strike than slavery. That's a laughable comparison.

[Commercecomet24]

Shit, in college I wish I was as oppressed as a star D1 football player.

Yeah it's gotta be tough being a rock star on a college campus like they are, especially in the sec.

[Commercecomet24]

"Swing low, sweet brand new Dodge Charger,
Coming for to carry me home......."

Dang Tusk, that's hilarious!

[Leeshouldveflanked]

As long as they pay income taxes.... I?m for it... it will turn them into conservatives pretty quick.

[confucius say]

"Swing low, sweet brand new Dodge Charger,
Coming for to carry me home......."

Epic.

Oh, and to compare the lack of leverage of college football players with that of slaves is one of the most obtuse statements I've seen on here. Holy hell.

[Maroonthirteen]

The thing of this is. Is there any remedy even if the NCAA or universities were receptive? Meaning there isn't time between now and the scheduled kickoff to organize all they are asking.

So would the players really sit out? I doubt it.

[Coach34]

You wont see Southern athletes sit out. Ya know why? Those six figure jobs or monthly payments their families receive because their child is an SEC athlete would stop.

5-star player- "Coach Saban, I've come here to tell you we are going to strike until we get these demands"

Coach Saban- "Go ahead strike. Your Dad will be suspended from his job without pay until you return"

5-star player- " Nevermind Coach. We good"

[Thick]

I think what should be offered is not pay but a healthy insurance policy that covers any life long physical injury sustained playing football for the institution that should extend for the life of the individual. In other words, if they are hurt and disabled for life, they are covered for life. More or less a life insurance policy. Also, a "Get Started" stipend IF they graduate, to the tune of a $30k lump payment upon graduation. If they leave early for the NFL or transfer then that stipend is automatically waived. This would be on top of their scholarships, meal plans, etc.

Wtf.....a ?Get Started? stipend of $30k?? So, they get a free college education and then you give them $30k. Has everyone lost their freaking minds? I was 4 year scholarship player at MSU (3 year letterman), and I got a damn job utilizing my free college education. 26 years of medical sales, and I have lived a comfortable life with 3 daughters to boot. Those players are freaking coddled as shit, and if you think otherwise, then you really don?t know anything about college athletics.

How much happens behind the scenes that don?t make it to the front pages or social media? You would be amazed, but if you start putting more money in their pockets you will see some outlandish shit happen. Remember where a lot of our kids come from. I guess liberals just don?t get until it?s too late.

[Dawgology]

Wtf.....a ?Get Started? stipend of $30k?? So, they get a free college education and then you give them $30k. Has everyone lost their freaking minds? I was 4 year scholarship player at MSU (3 year letterman), and I got a damn job utilizing my free college education. 26 years of medical sales, and I have lived a comfortable life with 3 daughters to boot. Those players are freaking coddled as shit, and if you think otherwise, then you really don?t know anything about college athletics.

How much happens behind the scenes that don?t make it to the front pages or social media? You would be amazed, but if you start putting more money in their pockets you will see some outlandish shit happen. Remember where a lot of our kids come from. I guess liberals just don?t get until it?s too late.

I'm saying that as opposed to lining a 17/18 year olds pockets with endorsement deals and loads of cash throughout college....which is being heavily discussed by the NCAA. I think it's a terrible idea. A stipend upon graduation would lead more than a few to stick out their college career and get that degree as opposed to dropping out if they don't get playing time. It's great that it worked out for you and I commend you but for every one of our athletes that make it after college there is on average about 4 that don't. Suddenly, they aren't needed anymore. They don't make it as a pro, they go bust, or drop out. The system that was in place their first 20 years is gone and the family that had been supporting and hanging on is gone because they aren't bringing money in anymore.

It was just a thought to help drive up graduation rates and continue to support our athletes after the graduate.

Regardless...we have to take better care of our athletes health after they graduate. It's just the right and moral thing to do.

[FISHDAWG]

Wtf.....a ?Get Started? stipend of $30k?? So, they get a free college education and then you give them $30k. Has everyone lost their freaking minds? I was 4 year scholarship player at MSU (3 year letterman), and I got a damn job utilizing my free college education. 26 years of medical sales, and I have lived a comfortable life with 3 daughters to boot. Those players are freaking coddled as shit, and if you think otherwise, then you really don?t know anything about college athletics.

How much happens behind the scenes that don?t make it to the front pages or social media? You would be amazed, but if you start putting more money in their pockets you will see some outlandish shit happen. Remember where a lot of our kids come from. I guess liberals just don?t get until it?s too late.

wished I could REP this ... very well said Thick

[Extendedcab]

Wtf.....a ?Get Started? stipend of $30k?? So, they get a free college education and then you give them $30k. Has everyone lost their freaking minds? I was 4 year scholarship player at MSU (3 year letterman), and I got a damn job utilizing my free college education. 26 years of medical sales, and I have lived a comfortable life with 3 daughters to boot. Those players are freaking coddled as shit, and if you think otherwise, then you really don?t know anything about college athletics.

How much happens behind the scenes that don?t make it to the front pages or social media? You would be amazed, but if you start putting more money in their pockets you will see some outlandish shit happen. Remember where a lot of our kids come from. I guess liberals just don?t get until it?s too late.

Rep Given!

[starkvegasdawg]

"Swing low, sweet brand new Dodge Charger,
Coming for to carry me home......."

Post of the year candidate right here.

[Thick]

You wont see Southern athletes sit out. Ya know why? Those six figure jobs or monthly payments their families receive because their child is an SEC athlete would stop.

5-star player- "Coach Saban, I've come here to tell you we are going to strike until we get these demands"

Coach Saban- "Go ahead strike. Your Dad will be suspended from his job without pay until you return"

5-star player- " Nevermind Coach. We good"

And this too! Spot on