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The times and the game has changed. I'm probably the only one in this board who may think this, but I think the season, number of games, is too long. In my opinion, going from 11 games, including a bowl game, to 16-17 games is a lot on a student athlete. We all have read about how the college athletes were taken advantage of in reference to earning abilities. NIL came along. Whether we agree with NIL or not, it's here. I think we can agree it is far from perfect, but it is here in the spirit of helping the college athletes. Then, gradually and with the addition of college playoff format, the season has lengthen. Before I started to rodeo to put my way through college, I worked 35-40 hours per week and carry 12-15 hours (accounting). That was tough! So from personal experience, asking a college football athlete to go to class, pass with great grades, training, do charity, public appearances, practice and play games seems to be asking a lot. Now the discussion is expanding playoff format. From a fan, it's great to see. From empathizing with young student's time and expectations, it appears to be asking a lot. But, there is all of those $$$$. I know I'm probably in the minority on this topic, but this board is good place we can agree to disagree without taking things personal. Ok, I vented. LOL. Hook 'Em!
 
63_Texas_1 said:
The times and the game has changed. I'm probably the only one in this board who may think this, but I think the season, number of games, is too long. In my opinion, going from 11 games, including a bowl game, to 16-17 games is a lot on a student athlete. We all have read about how the college athletes were taken advantage of in reference to earning abilities. NIL came along. Whether we agree with NIL or not, it's here. I think we can agree it is far from perfect, but it is here in the spirit of helping the college athletes. Then, gradually and with the addition of college playoff format, the season has lengthen. Before I started to rodeo to put my way through college, I worked 35-40 hours per week and carry 12-15 hours (accounting). That was tough! So from personal experience, asking a college football athlete to go to class, pass with great grades, training, do charity, public appearances, practice and play games seems to be asking a lot. Now the discussion is expanding playoff format. From a fan, it's great to see. From empathizing with young student's time and expectations, it appears to be asking a lot. But, there is all of those $$$$. I know I'm probably in the minority on this topic, but this board is good place we can agree to disagree without taking things personal. Ok, I vented. LOL. Hook 'Em!
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What was your event in rodeo?
 
63_Texas_1 said:
The times and the game has changed. I'm probably the only one in this board who may think this, but I think the season, number of games, is too long. In my opinion, going from 11 games, including a bowl game, to 16-17 games is a lot on a student athlete. We all have read about how the college athletes were taken advantage of in reference to earning abilities. NIL came along. Whether we agree with NIL or not, it's here. I think we can agree it is far from perfect, but it is here in the spirit of helping the college athletes. Then, gradually and with the addition of college playoff format, the season has lengthen. Before I started to rodeo to put my way through college, I worked 35-40 hours per week and carry 12-15 hours (accounting). That was tough! So from personal experience, asking a college football athlete to go to class, pass with great grades, training, do charity, public appearances, practice and play games seems to be asking a lot. Now the discussion is expanding playoff format. From a fan, it's great to see. From empathizing with young student's time and expectations, it appears to be asking a lot. But, there is all of those $$$$. I know I'm probably in the minority on this topic, but this board is good place we can agree to disagree without taking things personal. Ok, I vented. LOL. Hook 'Em!
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It's greed. I'm right there with you. What we saw last year was acceptable, but even then you could see how it was taking its toll on teams.

At some point, you get to where you're essentially having two seasons in one. One season is for the first 9-10 games before injuries accumulate and then the second season where you're playing backups and trying to wing it for the final 5-6 games.

Now that we're paying players, I suppose they just get treated like gladiators.
 
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