Members csharr2 Posted September 11, 2009 Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 i like football, not a huge fan or anything. I really wish that UFC {censored} would go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tee money Posted September 11, 2009 Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 It isn't bloated at all. Unlike other endeavors, atheletes do things that other people are not capable of. I think that more people can be trained to be investment bankers or lawyers than can be trained to hit a 90 mph fastball or run a 4.45 40 while weighing 230 lbs. There is a large demand for elite atheletes but there is a very limited supply.Not to mention the fact that major league sports are all huge businesses. ESPN, the owners, NFL itself make billions of dollars on these sports, why should atheletes not get their share? Especially considering they are the actual product. You guys also have to remember that athletes only work (at the pro level) for about ten years (approx), and most of them don't make millions of dollars (maybe three million? I would have to look that up to know exactly how much, but I think minimum salary for MLB is $100,000/ year and NFL is $400,000). That averages out to about the same as what the average "regular person" makes at a "regular job" after 30 years. Except athletes pay more taxes. And probably give more to charity (pro athletes are unofficially "required" to give money/ time to charity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members H.R. Shove and Stuff Posted September 11, 2009 Members Share Posted September 11, 2009 I was at the Steeler game last night. Been going for years and every game is still fun. Yikes, Steelers fan? I bet you done nearly {censored} your pants last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members spentron Posted September 12, 2009 Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 If I didn't work on TVs, I wouldn't even know when the Superbowl happened (e.g. about 2 days after a bunch of people decide now they want their bigscreen fixed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bloodbeard Posted September 12, 2009 Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 I dig football but I understand the sentiment. There are some people that talk and care WAY too much about the sport. I'll miss a game and think nothing of it because I'll probably catch the highlights on sportscenter sometime during the week at work. The USC/Ohio game tomorrow will be fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoredGuitarist7 Posted September 12, 2009 Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 Not a huge fan, I like baseball a lot more than football... And I don't really mind the fact that they get paid as much as they do. The odds of becoming a professional sports player are miniscule. Not really. 6 or 7 of my close friends made it into the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members companyman Posted September 12, 2009 Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 competition is pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timeforheroes Posted September 12, 2009 Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 hey hey. im in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Friendly Ranger Posted September 12, 2009 Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 Just be thankful you don't live in Alabama. Football is a religion here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted September 12, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2009 Just be thankful you don't live in Alabama. Football is a religion here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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