FreshDad is Down on the Buckeyes

This should be a record of some sorts. The Ohio State Buckeyes Lost (3) Championship games in a 13 month period. In Football, They lost The National Championship game last January 2007 to Florida, And in 2008, they lost last nite The National Championship game to LSU. Also In March of 2007, they lost to Florida in the NCAA Basketball championship game.

FreshDad doesnt feel bad for them

I wouldn't feel too bad for them. Being an Ohio State Alumni, Its somewhat of a bummer, but I will not lose sleep over it. While nobody remembers who finished 2nd, I tip my hats off to The Ohio State University Athletic programs for consistently being in the Elite, at a time when they lose many players each and every year to the professional ranks.

I couldn't imagine a business in corporate America where they have to recruit the best people for perhaps a 2-4 year period, and your lifeline is bringing in more talented people each and every year to plug in for the those who leave, only to find your selves recruiting more when that class is moving on.

College sports is a very tough, and ridiculously competitive. I do think these Athletes should be compensated to some extent, but an amount that allows them to " live " and that's all. Yes, I understand they get A college education, free school meals and board, but in this day and age, that only helps down the road when they do not owe any money for college loans.

These Student Athletes cannot even take on a job because they responsibilities are where they should be, with the program. With these schools making millions of dollars ( and lots of millions ) they should be a way where they can pay the athlete a modest monthly sum, with a greater payout in after they graduate. Lets incentivize these Athletes to graduate, and focus on their education.

I don't know if it were to make a difference, but if I were facing dropping out, or finishing school to get my " bonus " I would finish off, and it ends up at win-win for both the Student Athlete, and the school.

While the Buckeyes cant seem to win the big game as of late, they are true winners, and should be proud of their accomplishments. The School earned a nice payday for being in the National Championship game. A cool 18 millions dollars for showing up.


GO BUCKEYES!