College Football Players Better Think Twice About a Boycott

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Kenneth_2003 said:

chase128 said:

Local businesses will go under if college football doesn't happen. Tons of people will lose their jobs. Think about B/CS and how many businesses rely on A&M playing football
Cry me a river. If your business can't stay in the black without 7 weekends a year you've got a crappy model.
I lost most of my give-a-damn for BCS businesses when they cried, whined, and moaned about the Kyle Field redevelopment but wouldn't put up a single dime. Yet for some reason the school caved to them.


Uh.. most of the business being referenced (hotels, restaurants) chose their locations because of the high demand. Seasonality is absolutely a thing for these, but they likely make the majority of their profits during the times of the year when tens of thousands of people who otherwise wouldn't be there, but can 100% be counted on during these short bursts, flood the town.

Take away those people and demand goes down. When you have more supply than demand, not everyone survives.

You might not be Lot Y, but you need to re-evaluate economics on this topic.
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45-70Ag said:

And these athletes act like their spot on the team is a right and not a privilege. They're literally unable to see the opportunity they've been given.

Close athletics down and start over.
Agreed 100%.

In defense of these dodos, I try very hard to remember the really dumb stuff I did at that age. No, I certainly didn't support wannabe socialist policies, but I suspect a lot of the shortsighted fools will see things differently when they get to 30 and 40 years old.

Having said that, all statements above are correct.

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Bretton Gekko said:

Most of y'all will be watching college football in less than 2 months and the rest will be watching within a year.

Especially if the team is winning, No one here is going to not watch.
Wrong. Not another dime, amigo.
Little Rock Ag
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You know? Let's just go to an Ivy League model. 200-pound linemen, kids who balance their time studying for the exams with practice, $10 tickets. Let's go back to the roots of what makes the football game a special experience.
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When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes
chase128
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A little forgiveness goes a long way.
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Bingo Bango Bongo said:

When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes

I dunno... when you've got coaches who get paid high 7 figures a year to bring the best of the best to their programs, I'd imagine they are going to listen if the best players all start talking strike or boycott.

The players have got more power than you guys give them credit for.
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ATM9000 said:

Bingo Bango Bongo said:

When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes

I dunno... when you've got coaches who get paid high 7 figures a year to bring the best of the best to their programs, I'd imagine they are going to listen if the best players all start talking strike or boycott.

The players have got more power than you guys give them credit for.


Because the fans allow them to.

Piss off enough fans and big money donors, and I think you will be surprised just how little power they have.
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Does that mean walk-one would be scabs and make up the team?
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If the players boycott then the scouts will have a hard time "scouting" which means the draft will be more of a gamble. A lose/lose situation for good players and a win/win situation for poor ones.
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Kenneth_2003 said:

I editied. and F no I'm not Lot Y.


Hard to tell given that idiotic statement you just made.

Easy to tell who doesn't own nor know anything about business.
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mazag08 said:

ATM9000 said:

Bingo Bango Bongo said:

When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes

I dunno... when you've got coaches who get paid high 7 figures a year to bring the best of the best to their programs, I'd imagine they are going to listen if the best players all start talking strike or boycott.

The players have got more power than you guys give them credit for.


Because the fans allow them to.

Piss off enough fans and big money donors, and I think you will be surprised just how little power they have.

Yeah, but fans and donors who spend tens of thousands of dollars annually to watch the Aggies play aren't doing it on the contingency that the players align with their point of view. No... they do it because the games and gameday weekends are crazy fun in a big time college football atmosphere.

If that wasn't the case, then people would just go to high school football games on Friday and Saturday for a fraction of the cost.

This board can doom and gloom and say not another dime or whatever, but most of you will be back at Kyle Field or at the bar or in front of your couches watching the Aggies as soon as the season starts and you know it.
45-70Ag
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You're clueless if you think because the team takes the field that everyone reverses course on the not another dime or no more money.
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ATM9000 said:

mazag08 said:

ATM9000 said:

Bingo Bango Bongo said:

When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes

I dunno... when you've got coaches who get paid high 7 figures a year to bring the best of the best to their programs, I'd imagine they are going to listen if the best players all start talking strike or boycott.

The players have got more power than you guys give them credit for.


Because the fans allow them to.

Piss off enough fans and big money donors, and I think you will be surprised just how little power they have.

Yeah, but fans and donors who spend tens of thousands of dollars annually to watch the Aggies play aren't doing it on the contingency that the players align with their point of view. No... they do it because the games and gameday weekends are crazy fun in a big time college football atmosphere.

If that wasn't the case, then people would just go to high school football games on Friday and Saturday for a fraction of the cost.

This board can doom and gloom and say not another dime or whatever, but most of you will be back at Kyle Field or at the bar or in front of your couches watching the Aggies as soon as the season starts and you know it.
I think TV viewership will be fine if this season is played, but long-term there are going to be real issues getting people to come back and buy/donate for season tickets for several reasons.
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zoneag said:

ATM9000 said:

mazag08 said:

ATM9000 said:

Bingo Bango Bongo said:

When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes

I dunno... when you've got coaches who get paid high 7 figures a year to bring the best of the best to their programs, I'd imagine they are going to listen if the best players all start talking strike or boycott.

The players have got more power than you guys give them credit for.


Because the fans allow them to.

Piss off enough fans and big money donors, and I think you will be surprised just how little power they have.

Yeah, but fans and donors who spend tens of thousands of dollars annually to watch the Aggies play aren't doing it on the contingency that the players align with their point of view. No... they do it because the games and gameday weekends are crazy fun in a big time college football atmosphere.

If that wasn't the case, then people would just go to high school football games on Friday and Saturday for a fraction of the cost.

This board can doom and gloom and say not another dime or whatever, but most of you will be back at Kyle Field or at the bar or in front of your couches watching the Aggies as soon as the season starts and you know it.
I think TV viewership will be fine if this season is played, but long-term there are going to be real issues getting people to come back and buy/donate for season tickets for several reasons.

For things COVID-related, I agree there will be problems.

Politically-related boycotts though? People are gonna forget quickly.
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ATM9000 said:

mazag08 said:

ATM9000 said:

Bingo Bango Bongo said:

When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes

I dunno... when you've got coaches who get paid high 7 figures a year to bring the best of the best to their programs, I'd imagine they are going to listen if the best players all start talking strike or boycott.

The players have got more power than you guys give them credit for.


Because the fans allow them to.

Piss off enough fans and big money donors, and I think you will be surprised just how little power they have.

Yeah, but fans and donors who spend tens of thousands of dollars annually to watch the Aggies play aren't doing it on the contingency that the players align with their point of view. No... they do it because the games and gameday weekends are crazy fun in a big time college football atmosphere.

If that wasn't the case, then people would just go to high school football games on Friday and Saturday for a fraction of the cost.

This board can doom and gloom and say not another dime or whatever, but most of you will be back at Kyle Field or at the bar or in front of your couches watching the Aggies as soon as the season starts and you know it.


I used to be a pretty big Spurs fan. I would watch most games on tv and make the trip to attend a couple games a year. Haven't watched since Pop started opening his trap. Now basketball doesn't even make a blip on my radar. It was surprisingly easy to let it go. Gave up NFL years before when I quit fantasy football. It's very easy to do when the people you would like to watch act like jackasses and start insulting you.
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Kenneth_2003 said:

chase128 said:

Local businesses will go under if college football doesn't happen. Tons of people will lose their jobs. Think about B/CS and how many businesses rely on A&M playing football
Cry me a river. If your business can't stay in the black without 7 weekends a year you've got a crappy model.
I lost most of my give-a-damn for BCS businesses when they cried, whined, and moaned about the Kyle Field redevelopment but wouldn't put up a single dime. Yet for some reason the school caved to them.
Where have you been for the last 5 months?

Just as retail has had a "Black Friday" for...decades, stores around B/CS depend on those home games to boost them into the black...or further into the black, if you will. However, COVID has impacted everybody, and these home games may be the only thing that helps them hang on.

I understand your resentment of the businessmen for selfish interests, but I would almost guarantee you there are LOTS of others who just went along with the flow, but are in dire straits right now...

Give 'em a break this time...whack 'em next year.
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ATM9000 said:

zoneag said:

ATM9000 said:

mazag08 said:

ATM9000 said:

Bingo Bango Bongo said:

When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes

I dunno... when you've got coaches who get paid high 7 figures a year to bring the best of the best to their programs, I'd imagine they are going to listen if the best players all start talking strike or boycott.

The players have got more power than you guys give them credit for.


Because the fans allow them to.

Piss off enough fans and big money donors, and I think you will be surprised just how little power they have.

Yeah, but fans and donors who spend tens of thousands of dollars annually to watch the Aggies play aren't doing it on the contingency that the players align with their point of view. No... they do it because the games and gameday weekends are crazy fun in a big time college football atmosphere.

If that wasn't the case, then people would just go to high school football games on Friday and Saturday for a fraction of the cost.

This board can doom and gloom and say not another dime or whatever, but most of you will be back at Kyle Field or at the bar or in front of your couches watching the Aggies as soon as the season starts and you know it.
I think TV viewership will be fine if this season is played, but long-term there are going to be real issues getting people to come back and buy/donate for season tickets for several reasons.

For things COVID-related, I agree there will be problems.

Politically-related boycotts though? People are gonna forget quickly.
Depends on if the players want to continue to demonize and insult a large part of the fanbase and donors. The COVID fallout will be bad enough as it is. Lots of people are going to enjoy having a lot more time and money this fall to do other things. People will start planning fall weekends around camping, hunting, fishing and stuff like that and may find it a lot more fulfilling than spending $$$ and time to watch mercenary athletes play sports.
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chase128 said:

Local businesses will go under if college football doesn't happen. Tons of people will lose their jobs. Think about B/CS and how many businesses rely on A&M playing football



What world are you living in? All SEC game slate might be played but Gameday as we know it won't be back till 2021. I go to most home games but likely won't see college station this fall.
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Bretton Gekko said:

Most of y'all will be watching college football in less than 2 months and the rest will be watching within a year.

Especially if the team is winning, No one here is going to not watch.
Nope, not here.

I may read about it the next day; I may even watch a few highlights, but I will not be watching any NCAA or NFL football this season.

Frankly, if the Aggies go on to win the National Championship this season, then I'll not be allowed to ever watch again.
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What about some mandated diversity in college football and the NFL?

It's good enough for every other faucet of life apparently. It quit being about who is the best a while back.

That goes for the college basketball and the NBA also!
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ATM9000 said:

Bingo Bango Bongo said:

When the system is already designed to replace 1/4 of the athletes every year and has a potential talent pool in the tens of thousands, it doesn't lend itself to being subject to boycotts/strikes

I dunno... when you've got coaches who get paid high 7 figures a year to bring the best of the best to their programs, I'd imagine they are going to listen if the best players all start talking strike or boycott.

The players have got more power than you guys give them credit for.


The alums that pay for the entire ****ed up system have more power, if they are willing to exercise it.
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My life has gone on for 75+ years at this point I will live sans CFB.
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