Post by SK80 on Nov 2, 2022 10:30:50 GMT -8
Bick, I would never poke fun at a bourbon belly! 
Look, money is obviously the driver in big time sports, especially HSF, even know we know that 99.9% wont ever see that NBA or NFL paycheck. I know the introduction of NIL monies at the collegiate and even high school levels makes it all the more intriguing to excel at these given sports.
Could it be possible if NIL money can go to a public school athlete like at a Los Al or Warren, will this eventually even out the playing field? At least in the public vs private debate?
Another thought I often have while watching how huge these football programs have become here in So. Cal with the privates, at what point to you want to be known for you academics or faith based teachings over your football team. And this is not a comment or judgement on those teachings but acknowledgment of perception. If you asked some to say something about Mater Dei, or merely mention the school to someone, the reply or response will likely be about football and athletics. Thats how big and how much attention is on it.
The leadership and parents recently @ Grace Brethren put an end to that a couple seasons ago, putting big time football, recruiting, transfers and all the other shenanigans behind them. They are playing 8-man football if you haven't followed that rise and fall story. Bottom line, they went back to being just a parochial school trying to put education before sport.
Look, money is obviously the driver in big time sports, especially HSF, even know we know that 99.9% wont ever see that NBA or NFL paycheck. I know the introduction of NIL monies at the collegiate and even high school levels makes it all the more intriguing to excel at these given sports.
Could it be possible if NIL money can go to a public school athlete like at a Los Al or Warren, will this eventually even out the playing field? At least in the public vs private debate?
Another thought I often have while watching how huge these football programs have become here in So. Cal with the privates, at what point to you want to be known for you academics or faith based teachings over your football team. And this is not a comment or judgement on those teachings but acknowledgment of perception. If you asked some to say something about Mater Dei, or merely mention the school to someone, the reply or response will likely be about football and athletics. Thats how big and how much attention is on it.
The leadership and parents recently @ Grace Brethren put an end to that a couple seasons ago, putting big time football, recruiting, transfers and all the other shenanigans behind them. They are playing 8-man football if you haven't followed that rise and fall story. Bottom line, they went back to being just a parochial school trying to put education before sport.
