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kingofcassell
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kingofcassell

the entire sports world is due for a correction at some point

although i feel like and old man yelling at the clouds... but stadiums and player contracts keep growing and growing and growing... i know americans love their sports entertainment, but at some point the industry has to top out
Posted: 06/26/2024 at 01:07 PM ET
(In response to this post by TDVick)

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There is a part of me that doesn't want VT in the P2.
Walkin` Willie • 06/25/24 03:52 PM ET
The main reason I would want to be in P2 is
Hokie Dog`s Dad • 06/26/24 03:42 PM ET
The main reason I want VT in the P2 is to stop
Marooned • 06/26/24 07:55 PM ET
Didn't work for A&M baseball**
HokiesACC2004 • 06/27/24 06:07 AM ET
Part of me thinks college sports might collapse. The NFL has an anti-trust
TDVick • 06/26/24 04:30 AM ET
I’m predicting you are not wrong **
83Hokie • 06/26/24 07:00 PM ET
the entire sports world is due for a correction at some point ◄
kingofcassell • 06/26/24 01:07 PM ET
Once they go to complete subscriptions they will lose a lot of fans**
83Hokie • 06/27/24 09:49 AM ET
I believe the massive push for sports gambling was to prevent that
Vienna_Hokie • 06/26/24 03:00 PM ET
Maybe not? link below.**
Big12 guy • 06/26/24 03:15 PM ET
what I said has nothing to do with direct partnerships with schools
Vienna_Hokie • 06/26/24 03:39 PM ET
good points. legalized gambling definitely created more growth
kingofcassell • 06/26/24 03:06 PM ET
It will be interesting.........
2hhoop3 • 06/26/24 02:49 PM ET
Here are some things that I think are important to note
CobbCountyHokie • 06/26/24 03:18 PM ET
How many years did it take for Netflix streaming to be profitable?
mrcaniac • 06/26/24 06:45 PM ET
If I could buy every game I want to watch I would probably be money ahead**
Seikoh_04 • 06/26/24 05:28 PM ET
Streaming services have just become smaller versions of cable companies.
wwhokie1 • 06/26/24 04:12 PM ET
If left out of the P2, I see VT possibly producing their own content
VTCALS72 • 06/26/24 06:51 PM ET
Thanks..........
2hhoop3 • 06/26/24 03:55 PM ET
Not sure how much content UT can withhold from ESPN for their own use.
33laszlo99 • 06/26/24 10:19 PM ET
Don't dismiss the FOX/ESPN/Warner Bros streaming platform. We
Big12 guy • 06/26/24 03:31 PM ET
That is Venu. I referred to it in my post.**
CobbCountyHokie • 06/26/24 03:43 PM ET
I think PPV is where it is headed for tier two sports events. It won’t be
Femoyer Hokie • 06/26/24 03:28 PM ET
Make it a major, and team up with the other
Big12 guy • 06/26/24 03:37 PM ET
Not sure. NBA $'s should have gone down or stayed flat based on their
VintonHokies • 06/26/24 02:01 PM ET
The NFL and NBA work because
mancunian • 06/26/24 10:03 AM ET
And the rules are enforced evenly, regardless of the teams involved.
HokieNoVA • 06/26/24 11:59 AM ET
Olympic Sports and home football games off the hook, I’ll take it!!**
Stech • 06/25/24 10:03 PM ET
Not part of me,ALL of me. I’m done with P2. It# not college to me anymore.**
cricket77 • 06/25/24 08:31 PM ET
OK **
HokiesACC2004 • 06/26/24 06:54 AM ET
"Well, Bye" **
ancient alien 2018 • 06/26/24 12:57 AM ET
I'm with you, Willie...but I actually don't find it sad.
MP4VT2004 • 06/25/24 08:28 PM ET
Man forget that. If Purdue, Indiana, Vanderbilt, Illinois, Rutgers, Iowa
hokieZ71 • 06/25/24 06:09 PM ET
I am good with whatever happens
OrlandoHokie • 06/25/24 04:59 PM ET
I agree. I would rather see the athletic programs shrink
VT ChemE 1986 • 06/25/24 04:50 PM ET
To each his own, nothing wrong with either approach **
HokiesACC2004 • 06/26/24 06:55 AM ET
This is why we cannot get to the next level
RiverVT • 06/25/24 10:49 PM ET
UCSC is a good school. Kudos to your son!!!**
CrystalCoveHokie • 06/25/24 07:30 PM ET
Agree and Disagree
CoolJCPA • 06/25/24 05:12 PM ET
I started at VT in 89 as well. Finished in 93. Nice!**
OrlandoHokie • 06/26/24 11:28 AM ET
As a graduate (JD) of W&L I can say that sports are meaningful......
CrystalCoveHokie • 06/25/24 07:46 PM ET
Funny story - Mom wouldn't let my brother go to W&L
Walkin` Willie • 06/25/24 08:15 PM ET
actually you can't have a salary cap unless the athletes unionize
Vienna_Hokie • 06/25/24 04:15 PM ET