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omni
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Welcome to the sports Cf, 2nd edition
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Jun 30 20:23 UTC 1994 |
Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Sports Conf. I hope that this conference
will be one that can discuss all aspects of the sports world, from the
athletes themselves, to the games that they play.
I for one, feel that we place far too much importance on football, baseball
basketball and hockey. Grown men recieving obscene saleries for being
profiecient at a child's game will, in my opinion, lead to the destruction
of our decent society. Maybe you feel different. Let's talk about it.
and remember, if the kick it, roll it, hit it with a bat, catch it with a
glove, it probably matters to this conference. Don't be shy.
Oh, one more thing.
Please welcome Greg Fry (canis) to the F-w staff. I hope that he turns
out to be a very competent F-w.
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wjj
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response 1 of 183:
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Jul 11 22:48 UTC 1994 |
don't forget the obscene amounts of money made by golfers, tennis players,
and above all, boxers...
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risaacs
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response 2 of 183:
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Jul 23 22:52 UTC 1994 |
These athletes recieve so much money, because the public which is so offended
by their salaries gives it to them. Boycot the sport if you think the athletes
make too much. Maybe stop watching football and become interested in mountain
biking, where the athletes (except a few of course) are poor.
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bjt
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response 3 of 183:
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Aug 3 22:32 UTC 1994 |
And don't forget about all the money from their product endorsements!
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jema
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response 4 of 183:
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Aug 5 01:18 UTC 1994 |
My opinion is that baseball players are very selfish. They get paid millions
of dollars, and they still think they should be paid more. Is that right?
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jimmy
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response 5 of 183:
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Aug 5 22:59 UTC 1994 |
I'm sure everyone has heard about the baseball strike set for Aug. 12.
I think this is all because of the players and owners greed. They already
make 100 times a teachers salary and they want to make 200 times that, right
Mark.
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jema
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response 6 of 183:
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Aug 5 23:10 UTC 1994 |
quit.
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jema
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response 7 of 183:
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Aug 6 01:15 UTC 1994 |
Jim I dislike the way you make fun of my mom.
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kerouac
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response 8 of 183:
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Aug 16 19:47 UTC 1994 |
Lets let congress remove baseballs antitrust exemption.....then the players can
sue n sue if the owners try to unilaterally impose a salary cap. That way the
players will have more leverage and wont feel like they have to strike as an
only report
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carson
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response 9 of 183:
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Aug 18 05:56 UTC 1994 |
(what's so wrong about striking?)
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sportman
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response 10 of 183:
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Aug 20 18:56 UTC 1994 |
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carson
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response 11 of 183:
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Aug 22 03:31 UTC 1994 |
;)
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bsnow
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response 12 of 183:
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Sep 25 06:33 UTC 1994 |
It's simply supply and demand. If you have a favorite sport other than the
big four, and it costs but peanuts, keep it to yourself and enjoy. Dread
the day when it becomes popular enough for the networks!
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rebeck
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response 13 of 183:
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Sep 28 16:41 UTC 1994 |
Does anyone know if there is info/discussions on about
competitions involving HORSES; i.e. Jumping, Three-day eventing,
or Dressage?
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canis
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response 14 of 183:
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Oct 2 05:47 UTC 1994 |
No, but there could be......
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jessesq
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response 15 of 183:
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Oct 2 21:22 UTC 1994 |
Yeah, they do get paid too much but I pray that the NHL will have a season
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ctb1013
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response 16 of 183:
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Oct 23 00:19 UTC 1994 |
If people are willing to pay the ticket pri then I see no reason why
athletes shouldn't be able to make as much as they do. I don't read about
complaints regarding how much singers and actors make, so give the athletes
a break!
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whatisup
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response 17 of 183:
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Oct 27 12:28 UTC 1994 |
yo do you think that's funny? spell for once!
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screw
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response 18 of 183:
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Oct 27 12:36 UTC 1994 |
yeah, screw the ball players but screw all of you who think that they shouldn't
be getting any money.! It's all you guys that paid them! yo! yo! yo!?
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arnster
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response 19 of 183:
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Oct 28 18:44 UTC 1994 |
I agree with the athletes....(NHL)....thre is definitely money out there to be
had....here in St. Louis, the Blues charge $27 for the "cheap seats" up
to $55 for the excellent seats...tell me in a 42 game home schedule
(normally) that the Blues, and other NHL franchises aren't raking in the money
even with the current level of salaries and minimally U.S. exposure!
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screw
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response 20 of 183:
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Nov 9 13:10 UTC 1994 |
yo you guys think you are cool but we need to talk about something other than
strikes and all that. how bout some fdootball or basketball. if the players in
NHL and baseball don't want to play then i don't cacre ab out them.
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srw
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response 21 of 183:
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Nov 9 15:42 UTC 1994 |
Aren't we talking about football in the football item?
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tdamron
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response 22 of 183:
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Dec 10 04:25 UTC 1994 |
All I have to say is that I would like to go out and play ball for about
five months and make that much money at it.
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llacer
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response 23 of 183:
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Feb 2 16:58 UTC 1995 |
I am from Spain , an there the main sport is SOCCER
I live in Valencia. I support F:C Barcelona.
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srw
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response 24 of 183:
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Feb 3 07:04 UTC 1995 |
There was a surge of interest in soccer in the USA when the World Cup
was played here. It seems to have died down now, but soccer is growing
in the US. It just has a very long way to go.
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