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To: Salvavida
The death of the XFL eliminated the possibility of a minor league for the NFL.

NBA's trying to turn their G League into a minor league with the creation of a team consisting of elite 18 YOs. I have my doubts as to what success they'll have. NBA is just beginning to feel the pain from the loss of revenue from China. Compound that with fewer games from Covid, and the league won't be as flush with cash to blow on the G League and the WNBA.

A bit O/T, but I suspect Covid will negatively impact future network contracts for the NFL and other pro sports. Companies are sure to cut back on their advertising budgets, as they navigate their way out of the Covid economy.

My advice to Dak Prescott would be to take the 5 year contract from the Cowboys, as the salary cap will likely remain the same for at least the next couple of years.

40 posted on 04/29/2020 11:03:34 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: Night Hides Not
I agree, but Iwas hypothesizing of "IF" the NCAA raised and enforced academic standards, there would be a flood of jocks out of high school that could feed into a minor league, probably in mid-sized cities to grow a fan base that could support it.

Not that the NCAA would move a finger because they know they have a cash cow at the expense of collegiate academic standards. I am good with football players not even being students, it is raises standards. Same with any other sport.

I am sick and tired of "I just feel like.....," being inserted by athletes at any start of all interviews.

46 posted on 04/29/2020 11:20:51 AM PDT by Salvavida
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