Quote Originally Posted by tonyrome:
I worked in many difficult jobs before I owned my own business.
I am just saying the majority of Americans don't work as hard (physically) as an NFL player does. Go watch two a day and practices, then go in the weight room. I worked for an NFL team (not in a glamorous position) and I saw this first hand. Most people in general don't work that hard, trust me...nor would they even have the physical ability to do so.
Do they get paid more and live better, of course, not debating that.
OK, the Make A Wish, all I am saying is, if that boat had a Make A Wish logo on it and there were two cancer kids on each side, would Miami and the boat be an issue?
Nope, we assume too much. It was there break to do whatever they want (legally). It was also the first time they were able to celebrate Christmas/New Years, think about that.
I am a Giants fan by the way, and I am on GB only due to Eli's regression and the pick 6 he will probably throw and going up against the second best QB in the NFL.
Also remember Apple is a rookie, and he will be exposed Sunday.
It is also his first Playoff game as well as OBJ, Jenkins (our other DB) and Collins (our star safety)...against Rodgers who is red hot.
Just food for thought.
GL to all!
Just to add to his, college athletes work far harder on the court and field than the pros. It's the hunger that gets you paid. That hunger dies somewhat after getting paid.
But even the college kids once guaranteed a spot in the pros start to become like the pro in this regard. McCaffery sitting out the bowl game as an example.
And do you remember Colt McCoy in the National Championship leaving the Bama game? I do. I believe he left the game to preserve his pro status and not risk further injury. I understand that. There are millions of dollars on the line.
This is all very rational but it screws with our bankrolls.