panchbarnes Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 ESPN Link Seriously, of all the issues going on in this country, the FBI is wiretapping collegiate coaches for bribery? Who are the victims here? Are we really shocked that athletes are being "compensated?" How about scholarships? That's a form of bribery right? So many questions...
Homestar Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 College football and basketball at the top schools has lost all semblance of amateur athletics. At this point, IMO, the only solution is to create a semi-pro farm system for the NFL and NBA. Let schools that want to be part of that opt in and pay their players. That way we can at least stop the charade. 1
matmacwc Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 Yup, the UofA is getting f’d Right now, possibly their own doing but whatever dynasty the program has may be going to way of Penn State. It’s too bad to see as a local, but this isn’t a one off. I have a few friends who know inside these programs and tell me they all do it, UofA just got caught. 1
panchbarnes Posted February 27, 2018 Author Posted February 27, 2018 the timing and scope of this sting are so puzzling...whats the end game? it's not going change a damn thing.
hurls Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 On 2/26/2018 at 4:37 PM, matmacwc said: Yup, the UofA is getting f’d Right now, Day 13 after scandal: Can confirm morale at U of A is at all time high. Me & the rest of the prestigious 76 percent acceptance rate student population don't care anyway, we still beat ASU O'Neal? Didn't need him anyway Proof? Wire taps? Money transfers? Mmhmm... just ESPN east coast bias
matmacwc Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) I just hope the scandal doesn't hurt recruiting, me thinks it will. Hmmmmm, that looks like a pic of one of our jets.. Edited March 13, 2018 by matmacwc
HuggyU2 Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Don't these upstanding citizens go on to become pro ball players in the NBA? Well, I guess the culture starts somewhere. NFL, NBA... NCAA. Couldn't give two shits about college... or pro... sports. Edited March 13, 2018 by HuggyU2 1
matmacwc Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 2 hours ago, HuggyU2 said: Don't these upstanding citizens go on to become pro ball players in the NBA? Well, I guess the culture starts somewhere. NFL, NBA... NCAA. Couldn't give two shits about college... or pro... sports. Just the kiddo ones huh?
hurls Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 Realistically, AZ basketball will probably be in the dumps for a few years. But at least the young talent that is there may stay. I would love nothing more to see them go a for a run in march just for an implicit middle finger to ESPN. On 3/13/2018 at 2:31 PM, matmacwc said: Hmmmmm, that looks like a pic of one of our jets.. Yup, a viper from 162nd in the Old Pueblo. A friend of mine in mx took me on the flightline a few months back, a much needed motivational spike to get me through my academics
matmacwc Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, hurls said: Yup, a viper from 162nd in the Old Pueblo. A friend of mine in mx took me on the flightline a few months back, a much needed motivational spike to get me through my academics UofA ROTC? I've always wondered why they don't hang out at our unit more, plenty of back seats usually available. Gotta have a chamber card though. 1
HuggyU2 Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, matmacwc said: UofA ROTC? I've always wondered why they don't hang out at our unit more, plenty of back seats usually available. Gotta have a chamber card though. Probably because there's a picture of Toro hanging in the ROTC Detachment, with a caption that says: "Hey Cadet, you want to send in a request to fly a fighter?? Go ahead... make my day." 3 2 2
Stitch Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, matmacwc said: Well that cadet got a ride. Did he? I know the Wing King invited him down for a ride, but the rumor-mill INTEL I got his ride got WX CANX'd due to some freak snow storm/weather event of some sort. Bottom line: Don't fuck with Toro, he has connections...
matmacwc Posted March 15, 2018 Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) @Toro knows Edited March 15, 2018 by matmacwc
hurls Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 If I was a cadet, and possibly if I become one, I probably would/will ask for a ride. I mean why not? IMHO I bet there is a probably a fair amount of gung-ho cadets who would love to take their GoPro's with them and make some "sick dubstep videos" for their facebook page because hey, they already know they are getting an F-22 drop right? I understand no one wants to spend time with kids like that. I understand there are a multitude of things that are more important when planning a training sortie and obviously a joyride with a cadet isn't at the top of the list BUT all that aside I think it would be a crucial experience to shoot the breeze with some gents with hours and some knowledge about the lifestyle. Sure a backseat ride would be a fantastic but in the end the only advice I've ever gotten to better myself over a few bevvies is "carry your own damn helmet bag" and " max out TSP contributions" I'm in the end I'm not a cadet, and nor do I know the system, so my $.02 is basically useless (I think I'll make that my signature) But since this is the NCAA thread...... goodnight Arizona, and goodnight to University of Arizona Basketball for the next 5 years.
Hopefulflyer389 Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 6 hours ago, hurls said: If I was a cadet, and possibly if I become one, I probably would/will ask for a ride. I mean why not? IMHO I bet there is a probably a fair amount of gung-ho cadets who would love to take their GoPro's with them and make some "sick dubstep videos" for their facebook page because hey, they already know they are getting an F-22 drop right? I understand no one wants to spend time with kids like that. I understand there are a multitude of things that are more important when planning a training sortie and obviously a joyride with a cadet isn't at the top of the list BUT all that aside I think it would be a crucial experience to shoot the breeze with some gents with hours and some knowledge about the lifestyle. Sure a backseat ride would be a fantastic but in the end the only advice I've ever gotten to better myself over a few bevvies is "carry your own damn helmet bag" and " max out TSP contributions" I'm in the end I'm not a cadet, and nor do I know the system, so my $.02 is basically useless (I think I'll make that my signature) But since this is the NCAA thread...... goodnight Arizona, and goodnight to University of Arizona Basketball for the next 5 years. Reference the below thread: https://www.f-16.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7101
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