September 12, 2013
I was planning on making the theme of this week’s entry all about “Time” magazine’s absurd choice to put Johnny Manziel on the cover next to a headline of, “It’s Time to Pay College Athletes.” Then, I read an identical piece by my Happy Hour co-host Matt Markus. He echoes my sentiments exactly. Thanks for saving me the effort, Matt.
As Matt points out, the schools spend thousands of dollars on all student athletes. After spending all that money on how many QBs have come and gone at Texas A&M, why shouldn’t the school try to make as much money as they can off of Manziel? They won’t even be breaking even from the amount they have spent on all his predecessors.
For those of you that ask, “why can’t he take money for signing autographs? It’s his signature.” What is stopping any coach from promising a recruit that certain boosters will pay X amount of dollars for an autographed photo? It is no different than the Ohio State “tattooed five” selling championship gear. The value on those things (like an autograph) can be whatever you want it to be. So, here is $1,000 for a signature or $2,000 for a pair of gold pants.
Enough of crying for the poor college athlete. If they need money beyond what the scholarship gives them, let them take out a loan.
Games of the Week:
Alabama @ Texas A&M - The biggest aspect of last year’s game that no one talks about is that it was played the week after the Alabama game at LSU. The Tide were coming off an emotional road win that required a do or die drive in the final two minutes. A&M caught them flat in the 1st quarter and ran out to a 20-0 lead and held on at the end. Now? The Aggies have their full attention. Last week, Sam Houston State had 240 yards rushing versus A&M. I think the Tide utilizes the extra week they’ve had to prepare and roll A&M 34-17.
UCLA @ Nebraska - It has been a rough off week in LA. Walk-on WR Nick Pasquale was hit by a car & killed while walking in his hometown. The Bruins closed off practice, & no player has spoken with the media. This was supposed to be a revenge game for the Huskers after they allowed 653 yards last year in a 36-30 loss. I do not believe in Nebraska’s defense at all. The Bruins won’t get 600 yards, but they will score enough points. I will take UCLA 38-28.
Mississippi @ Texas - Chaotic. That is the best way to describe the past week in Austin. After BYU rushed for 550 yards in an easy win over the Horns, Mack Brown fired his defensive coordinator and gave the job to Greg Robinson. The last time he was in charge of a defense, he got Rich Rodriguez canned in Ann Arbor. Today came the news that Texas QB David Ash is out with head & shoulder injuries. Last year Texas won 66-31. I am starting to think Texas is a sinking ship. I predict a Rebel upset 37-30.
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