Kamerion Wimbley asked to take Paycut

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by titans1839, Apr 4, 2014.

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  1. Two Kings

    Two Kings NJ Titan

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    Right, but I'm asking you to look at the comparison between their "free education" relative to what the NCAA gets from them.

    4 year university degree full ride is what, 160k, ballpark. Compared to millions. Doesn't really seem like a fair deal.
     
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  2. TBaker34

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    If they do get paid I dont think they should get millions if that is what you are suggesting. Not to mention if you have a bunch of 18-22 year olds who a lot of them already think they are hot **** and then give them more money then they know what to do with I think it ends badly
     
  3. Preditan

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    Student Athletes end up generating massive revenues for these schools. They should be paid for their efforts, but only if they are required to pay for their education.
     
  4. Gunny

    Gunny Shoutbox Fuhrer

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    Maybe someone can tell me, but do high school sports generate income for their schools?
     
  5. UrbanLegend3

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    Oh there is absolutely no doubt that it's total exploitation but so is porn and many people get paid very well to get jizzed on. Like I said the system isn't fair and I would like to see some of these guys get a bigger piece of the pie but until that happens they are obligated to abide by the rules they agreed to. As citizens we don't get to pick and choose which laws we follow and half the time we neither agree nor actively consent (social contract aside) to these rules.

    These guys are actively consenting to being exploited by signing what are in essence contracts and taking payment in one form or another for their services. Is the compensation completely fair? No. Are they getting at least something of value for their services? Most definitely. At least we can all agree this is not slavery.
     
  6. UrbanLegend3

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    From my understanding some do but the majority actually cost their school money/operate on a deficit. I've also heard people say that this is the case for a lot of college programs. Northeastern was never a major power but they were a division one school that was forced to cancel their football program because they couldn't afford to keep losing money.
     
  7. Dee

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    Yes, look at HS football in Texas. Some of these schools have college sized stadiums, it's insane. The whole city goes out every Friday night to fill those stadiums. Someone is getting paid.
     
  8. TitansWillWin2

    TitansWillWin2 Pro Bowler

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    Yeah but lets see how many out of the first round who have degrees.
     
  9. TitansWillWin2

    TitansWillWin2 Pro Bowler

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    That's why I put the word modern day in front of slavery you re re.
     
  10. TitansWillWin2

    TitansWillWin2 Pro Bowler

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    Once again you fail to realize I'm not sympathizing with them. I'm simply stating the facts. I don't feel sorry for them if they run out of the league and 3 years and commit suicide. I couldn't care less. However what I'm saying is that the majority of NFL starters are nothing without football.
     
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