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An Observer
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Date Posted: 10:41:21 11/26/25 Wed
Hi, Richard.
I was speaking about the broad point that collegiate sports and amateur sports in general is at a dangerous inflection point. Uh, I mean, has passed a dangerous inflection point, going down the wrong branch of the decision tree.
I wasn't making the specific point that an invited Ivy team should not participate in an in-season tournament which pays the players $1 million. Though it is an interesting thought experiment, right?
Suppose the teams most likely to be invited based upon recent history, Yale and Princeton, did not get the nod until a few weeks ago. Maybe they're filling the spot of another team which had to withdraw.
How about a scenario in which James Jones or Mitch Henderson calls a team huddle after a practice in late October, "Guys, we're going to Las Vegas the week of Thanksgiving. The good news is that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Also, regardless of how skilled you are at blackjack or poker, you're going to start off our trip with an extra $70,000 per man. Happy Halloween!"
I mean, seriously, is this good for Yale University or Princeton University?
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