Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Let's talk some more about how great Phillip Rivers is in December. http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/Lumpy67/media/RiversHomeAlone_zps9945bd07.gif.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbear Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 As to the rest of the indentured servant thing: it's bullshit that NCAA athletes can't get paid for their autograph or their jerseys. It's bullshit that they can't do commercials. It's bullshit that they can't make any money for their work as an athlete. It's bullshit that they can be dropped from their scholarship for any reason at all - like the QB going to Miss State who got dropped 16 days before they were going to early enroll. And because of the NFL's rules they cannot do anything else; they must go to college. They must be there for at least two years. There are no other choices. It's bullshit that an athlete cannot go to another school without waiting at least one year. It's bullshit that coaches can block a transfer for any reason at all. It might not be indentured servitude, but having no choice and being exploited for your commercial and athletic abilities while being completely unable to negotiate any terms of anything and being reasonably unable to even choose where else to go is a very close form of indenture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 As to the rest of the indentured servant thing: it's bullshit that NCAA athletes can't get paid for their autograph or their jerseys. It's bullshit that they can't do commercials. It's bullshit that they can't make any money for their work as an athlete. It's bullshit that they can be dropped from their scholarship for any reason at all - like the QB going to Miss State who got dropped 16 days before they were going to early enroll. And because of the NFL's rules they cannot do anything else; they must go to college. They must be there for at least two years. There are no other choices. It's bullshit that an athlete cannot go to another school without waiting at least one year. It's bullshit that coaches can block a transfer for any reason at all. It might not be indentured servitude, but having no choice and being exploited for your commercial and athletic abilities while being completely unable to negotiate any terms of anything and being reasonably unable to even choose where else to go is a very close form of indenture. Agree on all points. It is bullshit. It especially sucks for football players, as the NCAA is the NFL's farm system. As you noted, there is no option. Seems to me that it is high time for a change. What happened to the lawsuit that was filed last year? It seemed like things were starting to move in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion the Perfect Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 As to the rest of the indentured servant thing: it's bullshit that NCAA athletes can't get paid for their autograph or their jerseys. It's bullshit that they can't do commercials. It's bullshit that they can't make any money for their work as an athlete. It's bullshit that they can be dropped from their scholarship for any reason at all - like the QB going to Miss State who got dropped 16 days before they were going to early enroll. And because of the NFL's rules they cannot do anything else; they must go to college. They must be there for at least two years. There are no other choices. It's bullshit that an athlete cannot go to another school without waiting at least one year. It's bullshit that coaches can block a transfer for any reason at all. It might not be indentured servitude, but having no choice and being exploited for your commercial and athletic abilities while being completely unable to negotiate any terms of anything and being reasonably unable to even choose where else to go is a very close form of indenture. You certainly make some valid points. One of my personal favorites is the Ed O'Bannon case , where the NCAA is making money off his image in video games...20 years after he left school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 I feel like such a fair weather fan at this point. Just can't get into this game. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Let's talk some more about how great Phillip Rivers is in December.Safe to say that Philcember 2014 has been a massive disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion the Perfect Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I feel like such a fair weather fan at this point. Just can't get into this game. :ack: No worries, nothing to see here. I'll forget about this game the second it's over. Wish I could say the same about the Raiders game, the Rams game, the Bears game..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 Now that's the Niners offense I know and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrion the Perfect Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 90 yard TD run,,,WHERE THE FUCK HAS THAT BEEN ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 90 yard TD run,,,WHERE THE FUCK HAS THAT BEEN ??? And it wasn't called back. Minor miracle. And one hell of a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Good God. I didn't know Ronnie Brown was still alive! Always good to see my favorite former Dolphin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Well, now we might have a game. Cmon Felipe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Felipe is a baaad man! But these are the Chargers...so the other shoe will drop at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbear Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Wow. Hola rios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I'm so annoyed. I need SD to lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrum Aeternum Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Great game, thankfully. Too many prime time stinkers this year for the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 If San Francisco hadn't wasted their timeouts, the middle of the field would have been in play there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 21, 2014 Author Share Posted December 21, 2014 So it looks like Detroit locks down a spot with the Eagles loss and The Brochachos are still alive with that win. Oh yeah, and the Browns and Bills are all but cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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