players now being paid sometimes 6-7 figures is mind boggling. I knew the "adults" had turned athletics into businesses decades ago, I suppose it's way past time for the earners of billions to pay the athletes that make this cash. I don't believe in capitalism? Really? Where did you come up with that? If they can get 6-7 figures, good for them. Perhaps "down in the mud" was a poor choice of words. But to decide I was against capitalism is absolutely false. To close to a banned topic on this Board. If you want to argue with someone about their feelings on capitalism, find another board. I simply meant that it's a shame that "amateur" is totally gone from most college sports. Should athletes be paid? Should have happened long ago. If it had, maybe this apparent free for all for players today would not be the mess it is currently. Hope this clears up my previous post. ** Edited by ancient alien 2018 at 4/17/2025, 1:49:11 AM