Critique of Modern College Football - WSJ

[BAMAWV]

Let me start from the beginning and address the author of the link instead of ALTideUp:

  I think this commentator made he same mistake that most pundits make:  he made up his mind in advance as to the conclusion he wanted to draw, and then tried to come up with something to support his conclusion.  Not a very honest approach!  New Mexico State?  Give me a break.
        This guy totally ignored the fact that the football programs at the 57% of the 120 schools he makes only snide remarks about (e.g., Alabama and Ohio State) not only fund the other sports at their campuses, but they contribute generously to the academic programs of their universities.  What about schools like WVU, where the Athletic Department is solely self-funded and accepts nothing from the University budget? And since when is it that a scholarship to any university is worthless? Four years at most schools today would cost a student  at least $60,000.
Now add the peripheral benefits of an acclaimed sports program. The boost they provide the local economies. The charities that benefit. School pride and so forth.
  And I would love to hear him explain just how the "NFL Minor League" subsidization concept would work in the real world.  This guy is about as nutty as most political commentators are these days. A real shallow "thinker" that exist in an academic/journalistic vacuum where all that surround him share his idiotic views.  

[XBAMA]

Now add the peripheral benefits of an acclaimed sports program. The boost they provide the local economies. The charities that benefit. School pride and so forth.

I just read a piece on that , for example ..

the article said and used LSU as the example ...

"on a game day weekend it pumps in 8.5 million to the local economy"

I don't have the link and don't have time to find it right now ...
if that is correct , I wonder if it is , that's a ton of money ...

[ricky023]

First off let me say all these points would win any debate and I don't there is a politcal person who could keep up with you guys.
I am sorry for being so late AlTideUp; I had VA doctor appointments today.
8. Teaching students to be more effective and responsible citizens
One thing I see that you left out in this file is if our kids are to really learn what your talking about now. We need to incorporate the Bible into this. If you look at the players today that I personally know of, when they acknowledge Jesus they all play hard and are stand up citizens. Yes, I bring to the attention (Tim Tebow) I can name others also.
Now all the good points on revenue I can't add to or take away from. I do however think if the schools how are low in funds thought cutting a sport would help they will do that for sure!  :wall:Look forward to your reply. RTR!

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