Most of the peanut gallery don’t care. If Iowa drops in competition and is no longer a tier 1 or 2 school (we’re probably a tier 2 or 3 at best is football, tier 3-4 in bball) we’ll be fine.
It’s a game to us. Entertainment.
Those that want to contribute and give 18-24 year olds money….. go...
Not a problem. I haven’t complained or been mad/sad about an athletic event in over 15 years. I realized long ago there is much more important things in life then worrying how 18-24 year olds play.
I will celebrate the good times with friends and family and after loses I’ll move on. It’s just a...
But kids were being paid by education, housing, tutors, food, travel, and so on. Their scholarships are a form of payment.
John Bacon researched (I think in 2018-19?) that a 5-year Sr at Michigan football received $800k in those items I listed above over his time on the team.
That’s a lot.
And...
I’ll buy a few Swarm beers here and there but that’s about it.
Us fans give enough to the university through season tickets, purchasing apparel, buying concessions and so on.
My wife and I aren’t giving our disposable income to a collective so 18-24 year olds can come or stay at Iowa and pull in...
I'm thinking he's on the roids. I get he has to compensate for lack of a lower body but his traps, arms, back and chest are jacked for a 48 year old golfer.
Happy Friday of the Masters!!
I could use a lil more scoring from Brooks Friday for my league and the roughly 20 odd bets I made late Wednesday night.
I will be doing little work today as I did yesterday.
Cleveland is a hidden gem.
Airport is easy to get through and you can have a few Yuenglings at the Quaker Steak & Lube, or a few pints at The Pub.
Down town is fun on 4th Steet.
Or Loraine Ave with Great Lakes/Market Garden
Good people. Good city.