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Message: [QUOTE="TheCusian, post: 2005750, member: 2585"] There is a difference between Syracuse's goals and Stanfords, hence the "playoff aspirations" line in my comment. I think random bowl game is important to all the players, the school, and the fans... just not at the same level as the playoff - and not enough to keep kids with 1st round grades playing no matter what. I don't think it's spin at all (nor do I think I'm too cool or jaded to appreciate a bowl game or 50)... Maybe "exhibition" is a bit strong. But if it's not the playoff, it's more akin to the NIT than the NCAA's. To me, it's very much like being the champ of the Maui Invitational in MBB, only with less national championship implication. I think this is very much where the pro $ vs student athlete rubber meets the road. I too wish it weren't a thing, but the disparity in pay is crazy. [/QUOTE]