NBA OFF TOPIC THREAD

[Wamu]

Im not a big fan of spring games.

Same here. But it's a good way to pass some time while waiting for the playoffs to tip off.

 

[Wamu]

They serve a purpose but me either

Did you hear that Harbaugh gave the winning team of the ann arbor spring game a trophy made outta macaroni shells? He even painted it maze 'n blew.

 

[trojanfan12]

Did you hear that Harbaugh gave the winning team of the ann arbor spring game a trophy made outta macaroni shells? He even painted it maze 'n blew.

Did Kramer make it for him?

 

[fightinfunbags]

It's how it works. That's why when a player signs a big contract, one of the first questions asked is "How much is guaranteed?" because there's a solid chance that the guaranteed money is all the player will get.

What will be interesting to see is what effect the Browns fully guaranteeing DeShaun Watsons contract has. I can't remember anyone in the NFL getting a fully guaranteed deal before.

I wonder if players will start demanding that?

I think Cousins deal with the Vikings was the first I can remember that was fully guaranteed.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Im not a big fan of spring games.

ND is next Saturday. What I usually do is the week after somebody drops a YouTube video where you can watch the whole thing in like 20-25 minutes. I’m interested in seeing what Buchner and Pyne have at QB.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

ND is next Saturday. What I usually do is the week after somebody drops a YouTube video where you can watch the whole thing in like 20-25 minutes. I’m interested in seeing what Buchner and Pyne have at QB.

I feel like ND/OSU was where you and I had our most interactions back on Rivals lol

 

[fightinfunbags]

I feel like ND/OSU was where you and I had our most interactions back on Rivals lol

Yep! And now they open 2022 with each other. Man, you guys have owned the Irish in my lifetime. They haven’t played much but I think OSU is undefeated.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Getting hungry,

 

[Shanemansj13]

Im not a big fan of spring games.

Me either. I watched 5 mins of it so far but then I saw the Haskins tribute video which made it worth it this year

 

[Wamu]

I feel like ND/OSU was where you and I had our most interactions back on Rivals lol

N.D. hasn't beaten Ohio State since 1936. Here are all the games.


1935: Ohio State- 13 / N.D.- 18 (@ChiefsLakers67 was at that game, he was in his 20's back then )

1936: Ohio State- 2 / N.D.- 7

1995: # 7 Ohio State- 45 / # 15 N.D.- 26

1996: # 4 Ohio State- 29 / # 5 N.D.- 16

2006 Fiesta Bowl: # 4 Ohio State- 34 / # 5 N.D.- 20

2016 Fiesta Bowl: # 7 Ohio State- 44 / # 8 N.D.- 28

 

[bksballer89]

 

[fightinfunbags]

That should be a given in life. If you’re caught holding the bag, the man with real shit to lose gets to pass the bag to the hangers on. Like…that’s the job of the posse, bro.

Signed,
Allen Iverson

 

[dtgold88]

Eh.. my issue is that people tend to hold it against a player when they hold out but don't see any problem with the team releasing him.

That's their only leverage since contracts are not guaranteed. Now someone like Watson holding out immediately after signing an extension is ridiculous. But in this case I can see it being warranted.

I don't mind players holding out and using their leverage (if they have any)...especially in the NFL for reasons you gave.

But is true releasing a player and not paying is part of the agreed upon CBA.

 

[dtgold88]

It's how it works. That's why when a player signs a big contract, one of the first questions asked is "How much is guaranteed?" because there's a solid chance that the guaranteed money is all the player will get.

What will be interesting to see is what effect the Browns fully guaranteeing DeShaun Watsons contract has. I can't remember anyone in the NFL getting a fully guaranteed deal before.

I wonder if players will start demanding that?

I think Cousins did but was only 2-3 years.

 

[thunderc]

I don't mind players holding out and using their leverage (if they have any)...especially in the NFL for reasons you gave.

But is true releasing a player and not paying is part of the agreed upon CBA.

And the player gets some guaranteed money paid in advance to compensate.

 

[dtgold88]

He is using his leverage to threaten a hold out.

Trying to say that is a bad thing is crazy.

If he sits out the season?

Then maybe you have a point. Threatening to do so though is how the game is played.

Not sure anyone said it's a bad thing but it is, in fact, not honoring his contract and a team releasing a player is still allowed under terms of the contract.

 

[dtgold88]

Because this is the way he maximizes his revenue. Why play for 14 mil a year when you can negotiate for 45 mil? You get the bag when you can. Isn’t that what we all do in our walks of life? We want to maximize our income and get paid relative to our value.

No issue with him holding out if he thinks that's best. Question is will he blink?

 

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Black Adam]

New Jersey on top...

Meh, it'll do til the NFL comes back...