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Poor Brian Urlacher.....

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Sir Harry:
I do agree that pro athletes are a bit whiny....On the other hand, I guess they want to get what they can now, because years of sports, if not played properly can subtract productivity in the later years of your life....or worse, years period from your life. I do want to salute those athletes that do something productive with their money....(Anyone can make a dollar, but few make a difference.)

NoPony:

--- Quote from: SlySirHarry13 on March 25, 2013, 07:01:43 AM ---(Anyone can make a dollar, but few make a difference.)

--- End quote ---
Very well put Harry.

Pshrynk:
IMO it's a symptom of a sick society when people who play silly games live like kings, while the people at the bottom, who work hard and drive society, struggle to survive.  Not to mention all of the homeless mentally ill who wander hungry, lost and in pain. 

mrzed:
Well, it's like the concert pianist. Gets paid a bunch for playing one piece with the symphony (not as much as the football player, but a bunch).

He only gets paid that much because he's spent hours of practice preparing for that one performance.  Likewise, the football player puts in lots of practice at being beat up, for the short time that he's on the field.  Granted, the sports pay is exaggerated.  But there are also the fans willing to pay high ticket prices to see this guy, etc.

It's a 'market conditions' kinda thing.  Fresh salmon, "Market Price".  What are people willing to pay.   

b.driscoll:
   I don't feel sorry for him at all.................but he was one of the best during his prime as 8 pro bowls and  a boatload of other credentials attest. He was a beast and can still play a bit although at a reduced rate. Some team will get him and pay him a nice chunk of change.

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