Did we fall back in time to the 90's or 00's?
Yeah, I gave up on the "purity" of sports a long time ago.
We pay them insane wages because society adores them and most of you go watch them. If stadiums were empty, wages would instantly reset.
I think these opinions are a little funny. There’s such a different context to sports. I can’t compare contract work to general at-will employees, but people leave contracted positions all the time. My wife (no pic) left her medical practice when she got fed up with stuff and she dealt with the non-compete language in her contract. If she was a pro athlete, some would say she was selfish and pouting to join a different team.
Yep, though the stat translates to the OPS. As I said, it's a shame that he's got no protection.
Consider converting to hockey. I mean, at least the players still play when they get a blister, no matter how well paid they are. Some even play with multiple broken bones.
Was at the Chicago Fire game this weekend when they beat Seattle Sounders. $25 for the cheapest (AKA "a mile away") parking. At least you can get second deck tickets for $20 or even less. Can't imagine taking your kids to a Bears game. Ouch. The White Sox Family Sundays are about the only decent deal for the major sports.
Well yeah, with no protection (or guys on base), it becomes very difficult to hit top 10 in most statistical categories.
I've been that way for quite a few years. And I'm losing my love of college sports. Other than college wrestling and baseball, if Iowa isn't playing, I don't watch.
The Rockies still sell $4 day of game rockpile tix ($1 for seniors) that we snag and either hang out in standing room area behind homeplate, go to rooftop social area, or just find a section where usher isn't paying attention. And they let you bring your own food and non alcoholic drinks in a sealed non glass container. That has to be the best deal in pro sports
Where do you buy Rockpile tix these days?
I’m turning more to the pros and away from paid mediocre college athletes. College athletics are being ruined for me.
Same. It took all of a year to cut my interest in Iowa sports about 90%. I barely glance at the Lounge. It used to be the first thing I did. Other than Proctor I can’t name a single commit.
We go to a couple Red Stars game each year. Easier everything attending those. Very good seats for $20.
It is getting close to the point where if you want to root for true student atlhletes, find a local DIII college near you. No athletic scholarships but they do recruit the best players they can. The games won't be on television of course. On the other hand it is pure college football and basketball.
I MUCH prefer the game experience at SeatGeek Stadium to that of Soldier Field.
I enjoy watching the women play. Though we have decided we are going to be Sporting KC fans with my daughter living in KC. We’re going to a game there in a couple weeks.
Chose an organization in even worse shape than the Fire, eh? 😉
