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Animalman said:
I agree with what you're saying, in principle, but it's not like schools don't use the athletes, too. UNC got what it wanted. Money, attention, and now a championship.



True, the school uses the athletes however the athlete received a scholarship from them so IMO its the least they can do. The athletic department has to make its money somehow, especially when the alumni aren't donating for whatever reasons.

Jermaine O'neal suggestd not too long ago he thinks Stern's motivations for an age limit could be interpreted as racism. That high school players have been Rookie of the Year and All Stars and that college experience isn't necessary to play in the league

However, Jermaine might not be the one to talk since he never really became a solid starter until his 4th year in the league. The year he would have originally entered the NBA in the first place.

"You kind of get tired giving the other team credit. At some point you've got to look in the mirror and say 'I sucked.'"

Alex Rodriguez, after the NY Yankees were eliminated from the 2006 ALDS by the Detroit Tigers.