While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com

On paying college athletes: “Ohio State football is a religion in this state. Don’t believe me, go to a Walmart after they lose and tell me what you see. We love to root for Ohio State and root against teams like Florida, USC, and Texas don’t we?  I’m also a die hard Cavs and Indians fan. I haven’t missed a Browns game since I was about 12. So, what’s the difference between amateurs and professionals?  A group of one of the categories gets millions upon millions of dollars a year, while the other group is exploited by a group of money hungry bureaucrats.

Nonsense, you say, college athletes receive scholarships and a chance to play on national t.v.  Nonsense, I say, college football players bring in millions upon millions of dollars to their universities. They spend 5-10 hours a day practicing and have little to no time to spend on studying. The vast majority of them aren’t going to the NBA or NFL, they’re going to the real world. A world in a severe depression that doesn’t look kindly on college dropouts.  Meanwhile, a group of college higher ups get their lush 6 figure salaries off of a 9 to 5 work day and free tickets to see their exploited workers.” [Cleveland Hope]

[Read more...]