So we should pay - and keep paying - for an inferior product, and not only that but still only mostly get kids with mid-major levels kind of talent & athleticism?
Of course not. You don’t have to do anything with your time or money.
and Fran gets 3.3million just this year.
And if a player decides he doesn’t like it anymore, he can quit halfway through the season, take his money, and change teams with no repercussions.
Ridiculous. Some people can care about the program yet have more important things to do with their spare cash, or maybe they don't have enough spare cash to throw at something like paying college athletes to play a game. Not everyone has cash growing on the trees in their back yard.
Shortsighted?
How much of that hundreds of millions did Iowa players generate and who decides which player(s) generate the most money? Should Riley Mulvey make the same amount as Luka Garza? In your scenario, shouldn't the money come from the companies that are making the financial gains and not the fans who already pay to watch them play? Additionally, if the scholarship is no longer important then go to the G-league and wait until you are old enough. In the meantime, you can work and support yourself without having to be burdened with going to class and achieving a 'C'. For the ones who choose to go to college, the scholarship will cost the same as other students. If you want the scholarship, pay for it with your NIL. I would also like to hear your thoughts on why an all paid scholarship worth $100,000 or more is not some form of compensation for their time in college???
What's the long term benefit to supporting the team? Sports are entertainment and nothing more. I don't understand the gatekeeping mindset of "do this or you aren't a real fan."
Which is why people, me included, are wandering away. Its almost like Stockholm syndrome with the bitter clingers except they are not captive. The financial support demands only drives the extremism to greater heights in a ridiculous cycle. People need to say no - unfortunately. Painful adjustments will be necessary. Not just Iowa btw.
Three quarters of the Iowa players should do Panera Bread commercials if they want to get paid.
Another thing that looks bad on the local fans is when the Hawka play at Des Moines, Sioux City and the Quad Cities in a sold out arenas. And then players tweet how great that is.
To be fair, those were all bigger name non-conference games. Iowa’s non-conference home schedule was atrocious.
No, it says the opposite. Iowa follows through and pays what was promised. You can’t say the same about a lot of schools around the country.
