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13. Interesting idea, but a big ask for young men in high school, however

Thu May 7, 2026, 09:28 PM

May 7

good they are on the field, to be all that sophisticated about politics and making political statements with their talent.

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If Democrats want to really hurt southern states [View all] WSHazel May 7 OP

That hurts the players too biophile May 7 #1

College players are paid now WSHazel May 7 #2

There are roughly 130-140 D1 schools - biophile May 7 #4

Well, that explains why silly things like academics Bettie May 8 #18

College football is like a religion down south WSHazel May 7 #5

That's true and I wouldn't want any student athlete of mine to go biophile May 7 #7

Its kinda stunning Ruby the Liberal May 8 #17

Go back and look at USC v Alabama games FHRRK1 May 7 #15

Well, there may be a development that is way ahead of you. Chemical Bill May 7 #9

Do that with everything orangecrush May 7 #12

Interesting idea, but a big ask for young men in high school, however dobleremolque May 7 #13

These aren't high school men WSHazel May 7 #14

If you REALLY want to hurt the southern states DFW May 8 #19

Did you pay any attention to the NFL draft last month? FBaggins May 8 #20