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Krymsonman said:
Of course people have left one job for a higher paying one. That's called moving up the ladder. The key word is "job". When did getting a full scholarship to play college football become a "job". The players are supposed to be student athletes, but the NCAA's complete failure to establish any guidelines for NIL money or the portal has obliterated the game I used to love. If we are going to consider the scholarships "jobs", then we might as well just start putting the players under contract. Sign with BAMA and you get a 4-year deal worth how ever many dollars. You can leave, but you have to buy out the contract.

I'm not hear to argue with anybody. I'm just old school, and remember, when, just a few short years ago, a commitment to a team meant something. Now it's just "you develop 'em, we'll steal 'em". Biggest bank roll wins!!
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I hear you. But I don't think college football is that way anymore. These players are in a transactional relationship with the universities. They give their talent, hard work, to the school - the school gives them an education, world class development, and a place to grow value for their brand (coach Saban's words).

If the circumstances change - like the greatest coach EVER retires - i dont begrudge them for reevaluating. I dont care for the way Bond didnt answer the phone when CKD called, i think that was the wrong way to handle that. But we don't all have to agree. Cheers
 
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BamaMoon said:
Great point.

The guys who travel our way in the portal are just as much pirates looking to better themselves as the ones leaving.

If we celebrate guys coming our way I think we need to temper our judgment on those who leave.
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Some folks get way too emotional about where these kids go and what they do. I've seen the word enemy being tossed around. This isn't a war. I wish them all well if they leave, and I'll cheer for all of the ones wearing crimson in the fall. The game I've loved for so long has changed, but it isn't the fault of these young guys. I think we hired a good coach, and I hope he continues his winning ways in Tuscaloosa. Roll Tide!
 
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Krymsonman said:
Of course people have left one job for a higher paying one. That's called moving up the ladder. The key word is "job". When did getting a full scholarship to play college football become a "job".
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Technically, it was when these “student-athletes” started having more money thrown at them (to play a game at a particular school) than most of us will ever see in a lifetime.

It’s basic supply and demand. The American public places a premium on being entertained by this game…so a vacuum is created, demanding to be filled with talented players.

The obscene amount of money that people are willing to spend on this sport, has created an environment that breeds a mercenary attitude…..”have BALL, will travel”

There’s no putting this toothpaste back in the tube.
 
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CajunCrimson said:
So, there was a “mutiny” during USF because the players were mad about Milroe being benched

yet If he’s QB they will leave?

Sounds like Saban had a mess on his hands.
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I suspect that if Saban was younger, he would have been his normal stubborn self, and drawn a line in the sand. You can’t allow the inmates to run the prison, or it will jeopardize the future of the program. It seems as though Saban decided to appease the players…choosing this path for the short term rewards.

Maybe, just maybe, many of these players who are leaving for other programs…are the ones who were the malcontents. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise with the majority of them.
 
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