I don't think the paying player genie will ever be
put back in the bottle, and maybe it shouldn't. A different system than "revenue sharing" would have to be discussed, decided on, and then implemented. If the kids could then make the big bucks by transferring to the semi pro league, so be it. Give them the choice, and opportunity to be a pro.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, figure out a way that all student athletes can share in a more equal payment system. Even the non revs. Not all players are good enough for the NFL, NBA, MLB, or the P2. If they make the cut on any of the above, let them make millions - I really don't care. If they can't, then pay them (all of them) an appropriate amount that is fair, and hold their feet to the fire of credit hours and graduating.
Playing college athletics is a privilege, not a right - at least it should be once again.
Thread Replies (24)
Josh Pate, likely no change in 2025 PO seeding, 4-4-2-2-1-1 likely for 26.
-- Stech
Feb 21, 2025 at 07:29 PM ET
Stech
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02/21/25 07:29 PM ET
The ACC has no such option. **
-- Big12 guy
Feb 22, 2025 at 06:47 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/22/25 06:47 PM ET
To make any decision against the P2 without checking with
-- Big12 guy
Feb 22, 2025 at 08:22 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/22/25 08:22 PM ET
Going against the P2 is a technically possible but unrealistic option
-- RandomAsianGuy
Feb 22, 2025 at 09:51 PM ET
RandomAsianGuy
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02/22/25 09:51 PM ET
I agree with your last statement, but to be clear,
-- Big12 guy
Feb 23, 2025 at 06:20 AM ET
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02/23/25 06:20 AM ET
That’s right, P2 will grab what they want, and eventually break off 🏈🏀4💵
-- Stech
Feb 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM ET
Stech
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02/23/25 11:34 AM ET
We don't have the option of a timetable either
-- VTCALS72
Feb 24, 2025 at 08:29 AM ET
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02/24/25 08:29 AM ET
I'm with you on that. keep in mind, that I am an
-- Big12 guy
Feb 23, 2025 at 04:15 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/23/25 04:15 PM ET
Just a comment on the media part of that.
-- VTCALS72
Feb 24, 2025 at 08:37 AM ET
VTCALS72
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02/24/25 08:37 AM ET
All that is well and good........
-- 2hhoop3
Feb 23, 2025 at 04:20 PM ET
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02/23/25 04:20 PM ET
I don't think the paying player genie will ever be
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-- Big12 guy
Feb 23, 2025 at 04:32 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/23/25 04:32 PM ET
Do not disagree with that either......
-- 2hhoop3
Feb 23, 2025 at 04:38 PM ET
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02/23/25 04:38 PM ET
Think of all of the kids playing at the FCS level that play
-- Big12 guy
Feb 23, 2025 at 04:49 PM ET
Big12 guy
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02/23/25 04:49 PM ET
AGREE. Maybe GW will field a team. **
-- VPI 1924
Feb 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM ET
VPI 1924
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02/23/25 12:36 PM ET
Their biggest impediment at this point is ESPN
-- PadrosWindup
Feb 22, 2025 at 04:32 PM ET
PadrosWindup
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02/22/25 04:32 PM ET
If each of the P4 went to 18 teams, it could work well in the long run.
-- hokieZ71
Feb 22, 2025 at 09:12 AM ET
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02/22/25 09:12 AM ET
do you honestly think a P4 really exist anymore? **
-- VTCALS72
Feb 24, 2025 at 08:41 AM ET
VTCALS72
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02/24/25 08:41 AM ET
A couple questions regarding your proposal.
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 22, 2025 at 09:27 AM ET
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02/22/25 09:27 AM ET
#1. Exactly, for football. But it matters for other sports.
-- hokieZ71
Feb 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM ET
hokieZ71
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02/22/25 10:28 AM ET
I doubt you could come up with a strong enough sales pitch to convince VT
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM ET
VTHokie2000
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02/22/25 11:16 AM ET
What the heck? Why would that happen?**
-- hokieZ71
Feb 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM ET
hokieZ71
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02/22/25 12:42 PM ET
As I stated previously it would happen because the ACC wanted to make sure
-- VTHokie2000
Feb 22, 2025 at 04:17 PM ET
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02/22/25 04:17 PM ET