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[mrveggieman]

should every stud high school qb cry racism because they can't go straight into the nfl? Is the NFL against gifted white males? Also, tennis is a different sport. Show me where 65% of ex tennis players are broke 2 years after they retire. Show me where tennis is a team sport. It isn't hypocrisy. It is common sense for both the league and the players. But again, there are those who live in the world of "the white man is trying to keep us down" and see racism everywhere.

It is ridiculous. And did you really just bring up singers and movie stars? Yeah, because all of those are white! give me a break man, that doesn't even make sense.

Your comment about gifted qbs has racial overtones. Who said that every stud qb in HS is white? There are some good black HS qbs as well. Also yes there is a large percentage of basketball players who are indeed broke after they retire but alot of them went to college. So there goes that theory. Bottom line if they have they talent they should not be denied entry. If they are not smart enough to budget their money then who's fault is that? Also what is forcing someone to go to college for 2 years who has no desire to do so going to do besides make the ncaa and cbs a whole lot of money?

[mrveggieman]

I must ask, why do you try so hard to make everything a race issue? In the post you clearly are trying to make this an issue, and I just don't get it. Do you really think everybody is out to get African Americans? If so, I feel really, really bad for you.

I don't think everyone is out to get us but I am not going sit back and pretend that racism still does not exist some some of the people on here do.

[duane1969]

Basketball is a majority black sport. Tennis, soccer, baseball are not. So blacks are affected more by this rule than others. Nice try though.

And? Basketball is the only major sport that doesn't have a rule like this. Why does basketball deserve a pass just because it is mostly populated by blacks?

Quite frankly I find the idea of supporting young black men not getting a college education so that 1 in every 100 can play pro basketball to be doing a disservice to the black community.

[ensbergcollector]

Your comment about gifted qbs has racial overtones. Who said that every stud qb in HS is white? There are some good black HS qbs as well. Also yes there is a large percentage of basketball players who are indeed broke after they retire but alot of them went to college. So there goes that theory. Bottom line if they have they talent they should not be denied entry. If they are not smart enough to budget their money then who's fault is that? Also what is forcing someone to go to college for 2 years who has no desire to do so going to do besides make the ncaa and cbs a whole lot of money?

yes, but nfl regarded high school qb's are majority white so nice try. thanks for playing

[gladdyontherise]

I don't think everyone is out to get us but I am not going sit back and pretend that racism still does not exist some some of the people on here do.

You sure act like it.

Nobody pretends it doesn't exist, because we all know it does, but you make EVERY issue a race issue, when it's generally not.

Such as this article, it's not a race issue with the NBA, you've just made it one, and you ignore the fact.

The fact is that you have a bunch of athletes going to school for 1 season who are NOT good enough to play in the NBA. Guys like Anthony Davis are the exception to the 1 year rule.

[ensbergcollector]

as far as the actual nba rule, i think Larry Brown (former coach) has the best idea. It has long been his opinion that the nba should adopt the MLB rule. That rule is that if you want to come straight out of high school you can. however, if you don't get drafted or don't think you can come straight out of high school you must go to school for 3 years. It has worked for baseball for years. Now, I know it isn't a direct parallel because baseball has minor leagues but...

[mrveggieman]

And? Basketball is the only major sport that doesn't have a rule like this. Why does basketball deserve a pass just because it is mostly populated by blacks?

Quite frankly I find the idea of supporting young black men not getting a college education so that 1 in every 100 can play pro basketball to be doing a disservice to the black community.

Funny Duane. Anyone who knows me on a personal level knows that I am a huge proponet of a college education and that if you have the chance to get one take advantage of it. However you and I know that most college ball players do not pick a college let alone go to college at all for academics. If a ballplayer wants to go to college to get a degree then more power to them. I am proud of them and wish them much success. However if a ballplayer has the skills to draw intrest to play professional basketball at 18 who are we to stop them? I don't see anyone having a problem with an 18 year old going over to Iraq or Afganastan and dying so what's the difference in them getting paid to play ball?

[mrveggieman]

as far as the actual nba rule, i think Larry Brown (former coach) has the best idea. It has long been his opinion that the nba should adopt the MLB rule. That rule is that if you want to come straight out of high school you can. however, if you don't get drafted or don't think you can come straight out of high school you must go to school for 3 years. It has worked for baseball for years. Now, I know it isn't a direct parallel because baseball has minor leagues but...

Baseball's plan is better but I would personally say that you can leave college anytime but you will be paid more based on who much college experience they have, giving the players an incentive to stay in college if they are a fringe prospect. Also if the nba was really concerned about the ball players graduating from college they would put a bonus in the ballplayers contract for graduating. The nba should also get some type of minor leauge system similiar to baseball's and stop using the ncaa as their free farm system. However I wont hold my breath waiting for any of these ideas because they would cost the nba money even though it would be an investment in their product which would make them more money in the long run.

[AUTaxMan]

I must ask, why do you try so hard to make everything a race issue? In the post you clearly are trying to make this an issue, and I just don't get it. Do you really think everybody is out to get African Americans? If so, I feel really, really bad for you.

Isn't it obvious by now?

[mrveggieman]

Isn't it obvious by now?

And this is coming from someone who makes it know in his posts that a black person has been accused of a crime. Your credibility has been long lost in my book my dearest friend.