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You seem very sure of the accusation about the the SEC, and I'm not doubting them, but to have Saban just flat out deny that was interesting.I've long said the college football student-athlete ideal has been a farce. But NIL and transfers ironically have leveled the playing field. The SEC can't hoard by paying under the table...nor create another USC and Pete Carroll a death penalty outcome, as hypocritical a punishment as there ever was. Hence t deeper pocketed blue bloods now being in pole position.
This is semipro. I've no illusions about it. And as such, why not make the ranking, seedings, and playoffs as meritorious as possible.
Let's find out who is the best semipro team of all!
BTW: I also recently posted how the semipro angle doesn't stop the mob from coming. Again, think SEC honks who never attended any college, much less the schools they break the bank for. Americans love this farce evidently.
I only follow because of Notre Dame. I'm no saint nor holier-than-thou. But the Irish are my last hope for a program by and large doing the right thing...that perhaps can beat the pure semipros.
Notre Dame has a chance to combine paying players, a solid academic path, a social mission, and a great football team. That dream remains alive for me. As long as the Irish are competitive, I remain hopeful.
Back to full circle...make the playoffs merit driven.
So if it was that prevalent then he's a liar, and not sure why he hasn't been called out for it Unless he's untouchable.
Saban gained alot more credibility when he walked away from this train wreck you would think he would of called that out as well.
Now the head of the SEC flaunting those pictures of the Vol fans as if the SEC is the only fan base that travels when it's widely know bowls were always wanting ND because the fan base is two fold.....
1) Nationwide
2)They travel as well.
He looked ridiculous
I take back everything I said...
- By BGI User 756
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What is the “false grades were rampant, even at ND” period you refer above?I too lamented the demise of at least a nominal student-athlete ideal. I think we discussed in the past how giving false grades was rampant once even at ND. Then it came under more scrutiny, with some but not all colleges clamping down. But even with this, the athletes were part of the college and student body.
They're now fully going semipro.
And yet the people come. I admit I was riveted last night watching Ohio State. Their fans are genuine. Many graduates behind a culture of winning. And former players. Deep coaching DNA.
I wonder if their players take harder degrees? Grades? Again, maybe some of these easy degrees can be a remedial academic path? At least with money management & personal finance? Securing that NIL with ROI?
ND can take charge here. As a social and Catholic mission. Yes, I'm fantasizing a bit...because I believe in the ND brand, Catholic mission, and winning.
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It sure is changing. Maybe, just maybe, glimmer of hope for not the worst.