Atheletes...overpaid? - Page 2

HungLikeJesus · 05-11-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

you usually don't say stupid shit, but this qualifies.

Sorry. Did I use the wrong smiley?

Griff · 05-12-2008, 05:50 AM

Spot on SM.

smoothmoniker · 05-11-2008, 09:31 PM

Sports are important.

They are a constructed environment that is artificially fair, in a way that doesn't exist in the real world; everyone steps onto the same field and abides by the same rules. Within that context, they become a celebration of the best aspects of human nature - perseverance, strategy, self-sacrifice, honor, determination.

You can't understand the importance of sports until you've seen a mathematically eliminated baseball team in the middle of a sweltering August day game, and the middle infielder still runs flat out and dives to catch a fly ball. There is something in that action that is importantly human, and it fitting that we respect and celebrate it.

Physical ability is an exciting part of the game, but those moments where I think sports are at their best, it's when the physical underdog wins out by virtue of their heart and determination. At those times, we see something of the people we would like to be played out by those playing on the field.

Undertoad · 05-12-2008, 07:17 AM

Sports is drama without a script. - Costas

SteveDallas · 05-12-2008, 08:53 AM

The money to pay the athletes comes from TV deals. Eventually this money will dry up... it simply can't increase indefinitely. At some point the fees charged will be too high. But where is that point? It's already been passed with respect to broadcast TV, at least for most regular season games.

05-12-2008, 05:50 AM	#2
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Spot on SM. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-11-2008, 09:31 PM	#3
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	Sports are important. They are a constructed environment that is artificially fair, in a way that doesn't exist in the real world; everyone steps onto the same field and abides by the same rules. Within that context, they become a celebration of the best aspects of human nature - perseverance, strategy, self-sacrifice, honor, determination. You can't understand the importance of sports until you've seen a mathematically eliminated baseball team in the middle of a sweltering August day game, and the middle infielder still runs flat out and dives to catch a fly ball. There is something in that action that is importantly human, and it fitting that we respect and celebrate it. Physical ability is an exciting part of the game, but those moments where I think sports are at their best, it's when the physical underdog wins out by virtue of their heart and determination. At those times, we see something of the people we would like to be played out by those playing on the field. __________________ to live and die in LA

05-12-2008, 07:17 AM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Sports is drama without a script. - Costas

05-12-2008, 08:53 AM	#5
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	The money to pay the athletes comes from TV deals. Eventually this money will dry up... it simply can't increase indefinitely. At some point the fees charged will be too high. But where is that point? It's already been passed with respect to broadcast TV, at least for most regular season games.

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