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[QUOTE="TheCusian, post: 1235708, member: 2585"]
That's the problem. You are living in the 50's or something. You assume that the players should just be happy to be invited to play here?

Are you oblivious to the amount of money that is flowing into college football right now - that the player see zilch of? The O'Bannon case flipped the switch. This is not the olden days and it's not the military and you're not boss hog wrangling your cattle (or worse?)... The dynamic is that we're doing all we can to bring in quality kids who care about education and leadership - and yes how they look and what chance they have at the NFL. In some ways we are at the mercy of the talent. That doesn't mean you cede control to the players in everything - but it does mean you bend towards giving them more say in their experience.

You're a fan of bad analogies so indulge me. Happier worker - under the thumb, this is how we do it or hit the road OR Hey, we got you a new coffee machine for the break room and think casual fridays is a good idea? Treating your workforce with respect and giving them say, build loyalty and connection and A TEAM. Saying "My way or the highway" leaves you with miserable workers and substandard product. I'm not saying let them decide to change your company name or whatever - just invite them in to the process.

It's a balancing act - and it's recently been tilted away from what the old guys like - and now they are upset. Aww. Buy a retro-jersey to wear to a game and have some coffee and cookies to talk about the good old days before money ruined your sporting experience.
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