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2hhoop3
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Good points.....

and had you made that argument originally I would have accepted it but, the growing claim was dubious at best and the fan numbers since the mid 2000s paint a far different picture for the game of baseball than they do for football.
Posted: 05/01/2024 at 07:52 PM ET
(In response to this post by GCHokie34)

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Jomonelson • 05/01/24 11:15 AM ET
I have no problem with NIL but I have a huge problem with unregulated NIL.
Walkin` Willie • 05/02/24 01:01 PM ET
I’m not sure what to be a fan of anymore.
HokieAl • 05/01/24 09:12 PM ET
you probably never had a problem with football coaches making many times
Scream_On_D • 05/03/24 05:36 AM ET
I think a fair amount of frustration fans are feeling is the realization
hokiehill1117 • 05/02/24 12:02 PM ET
The fans have already started to revolt
GreenvilleVT • 05/01/24 08:21 PM ET
Definitely. If NIL/Portal opportunities are recognition of a player's ...
133182Hokie • 05/01/24 05:02 PM ET
They don't impose harsh punishments...
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 05:51 PM ET
Thank you. Bad situation…pricing integrity.**
133182Hokie • 05/01/24 06:42 PM ET
ok sounds good however can fans do that??
DMV Gobbler • 05/01/24 02:43 PM ET
Donations are a huge part of this...they will dry up
VictoryTurkey • 05/01/24 05:28 PM ET
Younger generations become older generations
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 06:24 PM ET
NIL seems different. It's a big turn off for a lot of folks. We'll see.**
40ozDistrict • 05/01/24 06:44 PM ET
Historically, it's been a very small group who have bought players.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 05/01/24 06:53 PM ET
Good point. A chunk of the 99% may not be NIL fans. That's different. **
40ozDistrict • 05/02/24 12:20 AM ET
Did we use a bagman to get Bruce smith all that firewood?**
GreenvilleVT • 05/01/24 10:55 PM ET
EVERY school has had boosters who paid players or gave them cars...
Cvillehoops13 • 05/01/24 11:00 PM ET
When I was in school...
Chris ColemanAdmin • 05/02/24 09:12 AM ET
He bought it with paper boy money. :)**
NokieHokie • 05/02/24 09:34 AM ET
A BHS athlete, who earned a FB scholarship at Tech while
Uncle Monkey • 05/02/24 09:30 AM ET
Trying my best to remember who drove a red GTO when I was in school.
santafe • 05/02/24 01:19 PM ET
Could be because of the scholarship. Lots of kids in our area got
atlhokie1 • 05/02/24 11:37 AM ET
Except this isn't NIL really. NIL is allegedly a way for kids to market
RhinoVT • 05/01/24 02:01 PM ET
Yes
Midwestguy • 05/01/24 04:43 PM ET
That might put Mission BBQ out of business...lol**
EDGEMAN • 05/01/24 04:33 PM ET
Exactly. "NIL" is a joke term.
Gobbler Guru • 05/01/24 04:03 PM ET
Do you even have to step on the court? **
6thStreetHokie • 05/01/24 03:20 PM ET
I don’t know of any professional sports league
Pride_and_Joy • 05/01/24 02:00 PM ET
If you want to use my name for your revolt, please pay up $$$$**
dj97223 • 05/01/24 01:43 PM ET
My NIL has a price as well! 😂😂😂**
Pylons • 05/01/24 01:46 PM ET
Well
Vippie1 • 05/01/24 01:24 PM ET
MLB went on strike in 1994 and I never came back.
Walkin` Willie • 05/02/24 12:50 PM ET
These are all the same sentiments...
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 01:08 PM ET
I remember those days. Free agency + facial hair were going to ruin
johnmcd40 • 05/02/24 08:33 AM ET
Disagree. What we are seeing now is what led the NFL to surpass MLB.
Gobbler Guru • 05/01/24 04:17 PM ET
Is your argument that baseball is hurting for fans?
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 05:47 PM ET
You should probably.....
2hhoop3 • 05/01/24 06:07 PM ET
Like I said...
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 06:12 PM ET
It's definitely not growing in attendance.**
atlhokie1 • 05/02/24 08:44 AM ET
Technically, up last two years bc of Covid but trend for last 15 yr is down**
atlhokie1 • 05/02/24 10:54 AM ET
The bar baseball..
2hhoop3 • 05/01/24 06:57 PM ET
Regardless...
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 07:38 PM ET
^^This is the key. A system that promotes parity, including small markets.**
johnmcd40 • 05/02/24 08:38 AM ET
Good points..... ◄
2hhoop3 • 05/01/24 07:52 PM ET
Average MLB attendance topped out at 32,696 in 2007.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 05/03/24 08:04 AM ET
All good numbers.......
2hhoop3 • 05/03/24 09:31 AM ET
Great discussion @2hhoop3 and @GCHokie34. Strong points on
johnmcd40 • 05/02/24 08:41 AM ET
I've felt the same WRT to a consumer revolt
cburgroop • 05/01/24 12:05 PM ET
If you enjoy following and watching, follow and watch.
Pylons • 05/01/24 01:41 PM ET
Yep, XZY SemiPro team sponsored by Tech.
Hokey Pokey • 05/01/24 12:21 PM ET
Players are the product…
Rev.Zeke Vodka • 05/01/24 01:06 PM ET
These players deserve it
DMV Gobbler • 05/01/24 02:40 PM ET
I felt they were fairly compensated. Tuition, healthcare, training, etc.
40ozDistrict • 05/01/24 04:15 PM ET
And without the kids the schools would be non-profit**
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 06:00 PM ET
Also, with the kids the schools are non-profit**
Pylons • 05/01/24 06:27 PM ET
Hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa**
GCHokie34 • 05/01/24 07:27 PM ET
I can't remember the last time I agreed with Mercury! :)**
NokieHokie • 05/01/24 03:38 PM ET
The teams and their games are the product
Pylons • 05/01/24 01:45 PM ET
re: Consumers. Who are you expecting the revolt from?
6thStreetHokie • 05/01/24 11:56 AM ET