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Alex Bump’s rapid rise puts him in contention for Flyers roster – On Pattison

Apr 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Boston University Terriers defenseman Sascha Boumedienne (78) defends against Western Michigan Broncos forward Alex Bump (20) during the second period of the Frozen Four college ice hockey national championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images VOORHEES, N.J. – After a dream season at Western Michigan University […]

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Apr 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Boston University Terriers defenseman Sascha Boumedienne (78) defends against Western Michigan Broncos forward Alex Bump (20) during the second period of the Frozen Four college ice hockey national championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

Apr 12, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Boston University Terriers defenseman Sascha Boumedienne (78) defends against Western Michigan Broncos forward Alex Bump (20) during the second period of the Frozen Four college ice hockey national championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images

VOORHEES, N.J. – After a dream season at Western Michigan University – one that ended with the school’s first National Championship. Alex Bump chose to sign his entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. 

He immediately went to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL and played their final two regular season games of the season. 

In those two games he scored a goal and had two assists. It was a small sample, but it was an example of why the Flyers have been ecstatic about the development of their 2022 5th round pick.

The Flyers were willing to have him come up to the NHL at the end of the season and play a game to make his NHL debut. It would have been a reward for a great sophomore season at Western Michigan where he had 47 points in 42 regular season games, and scored the dramatic, double-overtime game-winner in the NCAA National Semifinal against University of Denver to advance to the National Championship game. 

It would seemingly be a dream come true. But for Bump, he thought the dream could wait a little longer. 

Instead, he chose to stay with the Phantoms, who were gearing up for the Calder Cup playoffs.

“Just playing more meaningful games in playoffs,” Bump said as Flyers development Camp kicked off in earnest on Wednesday. “Definitely higher intensity. Guys care, I think, a little bit more.

“I didn’t think it was worth it to waste one year on my contract for one game. Just tried to go down there (to Lehigh Valley) and learn as much as I could.”

That kind of thought process impressed the Flyers. Because he didn’t play that one game, his contract slides forward a year, meaning the first year doesn’t begin until the coming season. Had he played that game, he would have become a restricted free agent following the 2026-27 season, now, it won’t be until 2027-28. 

He’s fine with that, because he knows the NHL opportunity will come. 

Maybe as soon as October.

With uncertainty swirling around the offseason injury to Tyson Foerster (the Flyers insist they are hopeful, but the odds are looking more like he will miss a good chunk of time into the season), there will be an opening on the wing for someone in the organization to take the job. 

While General Manager mentioned a few names that could be in contention for that job, the first name through his lips was Bump. 

Others in the organization are equally excited by the possibility. 

“He was playing high school hockey a couple years ago in Minnesota,” said Flyers Director of Player Development Riley Armstrong. “Then he goes into Western Michigan and as a freshman he started on the fourth line. He’s only continued to grow since. He was a standout last season. 

“When he jumped to the American League, he noticed a difference in the way guys compete in the pro game in the corners. They’re a little bit bigger. A little bit stronger, and he was getting knocked off pucks in the Hershey series. That’s something we talked about and addressed with him. I think a lot of that is just the gym work and getting a little bit stronger. You look at his fame and if he gets up to 200-205 pounds, I don’t think too many guys will be knocking him off the block.”

And then, with a bit of a grin, Armstrong added, “I do think he’s going to have a great shot at making it out of camp here, if he brings his game.”

For Bump, he wants to open eyes and make the Flyers seriously consider him for a job on the NHL club, but he said Briere hasn’t spoken to him directly about the possible opportunity.

“Not at all,” he said. “And I’m just trying to stay in my lane. I’ll let him decide whether he wants me (on the roster) or not. I’ll try my best to move forward and make him choose me.”

Other players who could be in the mix include prospects like 2024 first rounder Jett Luchanko and 2025 first rounder Porter Martone.

But many believe Bump has the inside track, which is impressive for a lottery ticket of a draft pick three years ago. 

And if it does happen, making his NHL debut on Opening Night of the 2025-26 season will have been well worth the wait. 

 





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Sea Dogs attend USA Hockey Festival

Sea Dogs forward Matthew Krayer recorded a goal and two assists in six games with the Massachusetts District, who finished fourth at the event. Defensive prospect Brian McFadden, a seventh-round pick of Saint John in the 2024 QMJHL Entry Draft, was also part of that team and registered a goal in six games. Both Krayer […]

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Sea Dogs forward Matthew Krayer recorded a goal and two assists in six games with the Massachusetts District, who finished fourth at the event. Defensive prospect Brian McFadden, a seventh-round pick of Saint John in the 2024 QMJHL Entry Draft, was also part of that team and registered a goal in six games.

Both Krayer and McFadden recently took part in Sea Dogs development camp in Quispamsis.

Defenseman Oskar Drabczynski, a seventh-round pick of Saint John in this year’s draft, registered two assists in six games with the New England District, who finished second.

According to USA Hockey, “the Boys National 17 Festival is a District team-based tournament format, but the priority is still to improve and showcase the players participating. Players will experience a competitive, age-specific environment with on-ice training (drills, small area games, competitions, etc.) and off-ice training (strength & conditioning, team building, mental skills, nutrition, classroom, etc.).”

CRICKARD NAMED TO HLINKA STAFF

Sea Dogs head coach and general manager Travis Crickard has been named an associate coach for Team Canada at this year’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup, which will take place Aug. 11-16

Crickard recently completed his third season as the head coach of the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs and was promoted to general manager in October 2024. He also spent time with the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Ottawa 67’s (2013-14) and Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Kelowna Rockets (2014-19). Crickard has won three gold medals with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team at the IIHF U18 World Championship, twice as an assistant coach (2024, 2025) and once as a video coach in 2021. He also won a silver medal as the head coach of Canada Red at the 2024 U17 World Challenge. Crickard was an assistant coach for Canada’s men’s hockey team at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games, finishing fourth. He was a member of Canada Black at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge as a video coach (2016)—winning a silver medal—and an assistant coach in 2017.

Mathieu Turcotte will be the team’s head coach. Rick Steadman of the London Knights will join Crickard behind the bench as an assistant.

POIRIER, KUZNETSOV RE-SIGN

Kuznetsov signed a two-year, two-way deal (year one is a two-way, year two becomes a one-way) with an average annual value of $812,500 at the NHL level. From the Flames’ news release:

Yan Kuznetsov, a native of Murmansk, RUS played 72 games for the Calgary Wranglers in 2024-25, posting a career-best 21 points from six goals and 15 assists while recording a team-best +21 this past season. Kuznetsov made his NHL debut during the 2023-24 season on January 9th against the Ottawa Senators.

Poirier inked a one-year, two-way deal with an AAV of $775,000 at the NHL level. From the Flames:

Jeremie Poirier, a native of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec was selected by Calgary in the third round (72nd overall) in the 2020 NHL draft. The 23-year-old suited up for 71 games for the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) last season, scoring five goals and adding 37 assists to help him record a career-best 42 points.

Both were part of Saint John’s 2022 Memorial Cup championship squad.

LEBLANC JOINS KNIGHT MONSTERS

Former Sea Dogs defenseman Olivier LeBlanc has signed with the ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters for this coming season. The Knight Monsters are affiliated with the Vegas Golden Knights.

LeBlanc, 29, joins Knight Monsters after spending last season overseas with the Fife Flyers of the EIHL.  LeBlanc served as the team’s captain and totaled nine assists with 68 penalty minutes in 44 games played. The year prior, the 6’0″, 175 lbs blueliner recorded nine assists in 38 games with Angers in France.

LeBlanc has appeared in 68 career ECHL games, playing with the Kalamazoo Wings and Florida Everblades.

The 29-year-old spent parts of three seasons with the Sea Dogs before being dealt to Cape Breton. He also played with the UNB Reds following his junior career.

NCDC HAPPENINGS

Keeping an eye on some NCDC things.

The St. Stephen-based St. Croix Seawolves and the Blacks Harbour-based Eastern Charlotte Kingfishers will both play in the North Division of the NCDC’s New England Conference. They’ll be joined in that division by the Woodstock Slammers, Presque Isles Frontiers, Universel Quebec and… the Lewiston Maineiacs.

The MAINEiacs’ home arena will be The Colisee, an historic arena located in Lewiston, Maine. They will compete in the North Division within the New England Conference. The addition of the MAINEiacs will provide a track to college hockey for players from Maine and beyond in what has historically been a strong junior hockey market.

MAINEiacs Owner Nate Bostic, a former junior hockey player himself, is excited about joining the NCDC, which has seen more than 210 NCAA college commitments this season, and counting. The MAINEiacs are resurrecting the name of the former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (“QMJHL”) team which operated at the 4,000-seat Colisee from 2003 through 2011. 

“We are looking forward to building upon the legacy of high-level junior hockey in Lewiston. This community has a well-established hockey culture dating back to the 1930s, and the fan base has always been supportive of their home team,” said Bostic.

Ed Harding, a former coach and general manager of the QMJHL’s Maineiacs, has been named an assistant coach with the club. Harding was a USA scout with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar this past season.

In other news, the Kingfishers have named former Slammers assistant coach Kyle Adams the club’s head coach and general manager. Adams most recently worked in the NOJHL.

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Legendary UC coach Bill Schnier dies at 80, leaving legacy of compassion

CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati is mourning the loss of legendary track and field coach Bill Schnier, who died Saturday at the age of 80. Schnier led the Bearcats track and field program from 1980 to 2013, building one of the most successful coaching careers in any sport in UC history. During his 33-year […]

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Legendary UC coach Bill Schnier dies at 80, leaving legacy of compassion

CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati is mourning the loss of legendary track and field coach Bill Schnier, who died Saturday at the age of 80.

Schnier led the Bearcats track and field program from 1980 to 2013, building one of the most successful coaching careers in any sport in UC history.

During his 33-year tenure, Schnier coached:

  • 136 individual conference champions
  • 25 NCAA national championship meet qualifiers
  • 10 All-Americans
  • Two Olympic medalists. 

Among his other accomplishments:

  • 15-time conference coach of the year
  • Two-time Ohio Cross Country Coach of the Year
  • Conference USA Coach of the Decade in both cross country and track and field. 
  • 12 conference titles 
  • 47 school records set during his time at UC
  • UC’s Kelly Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee

Read more about his accomplishments from University of Cincinnati leaders by clicking here

“Father Figure”

Former student-athlete Kasey Kist, who ran under Schnier from 1995-2005, remembers him as a father figure whose lessons remain influential today.

“One of them was, you know, you got to get comfortable being uncomfortable,” Kist said. “Whether it’s in the classroom or other situations in life, you’re going to be uncomfortable sometimes, but just get used to it and adapt to it.”

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Legendary UC track and field and cross county coach Bill Schnier dies at 80, leaving legacy of compassion

Kist, now a cross-country coach himself, continues to pass Schnier’s wisdom to a new generation of athletes.

“Now, I want the kids to know that we’re going to get better at running, but we’re also going to be better people as a result of being part of this great sport,” Kist said.

Kist remembers his coach as funny, yet straightforward and honest. He recalls how Schnier would write a summary of each meet (called “The Bear Tracks”) and hold the commentary of how the team did from his perspective. For Kist, it would be a motivator to do better.

“He didn’t pull any punches with you. He was honest, but he was fair. He was truly like a father figure, and that’s kind of how I try to lead my programs now,” Kist said.

Mentor Coach

Even in retirement, Schnier continued to make an impact by volunteering as a mentor coach at Aiken High School’s cross-country program.

In 2017, as the program was getting off the ground, Schnier reached out to educator and coach Aaron Parker about informally helping.

“He showed up for practice, he showed up for our meets, he showed up for our end of year celebrations,” Parker said. “He was present at every turn.”

“He was also just very influential in inspiring our students to really be the best that they could possibly be and find the strengths that maybe they didn’t even know about,” Parker said.

The legendary UC coach volunteered his time on and off the track, inviting students who were recent immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees to share their story at his church in Mount Healthy.

The Aiken High School coach also said Schnier inspired students to consider attending college or even running in college.

“He wanted to help kids get to that next level in terms of, you know, their self-confidence and their self-efficacy,” Parker said, adding that it made an impact on getting students to high school graduation.

“Whether they’re running in college or they’re not running in college, our kids learned lessons from Mr. Schnier that prepared them for those next steps,” Parker said.

When asked about Schnier’s legacy, Parker had a simple answer:

“His legacy is compassion and community, his willingness to give and to share,” Parker said. “Be prepared to go that extra step. And when you do that, people respond with greatness.”

Watch the retirement video University of Cincinnati athletics made for Coach Schnier in 2013:

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Does the Big Ten deserve 4 spots in proposed CFP scenario? | Penn State Football News

College football has an ever-changing landscape, and another shift could happen relatively soon. Reports say a switch to a 16-team College Football Playoff field has been discussed and could start as soon as 2026. As part of that proposal, how to set up automatic bids is a key part, with the Big Ten firmly wanting […]

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College football has an ever-changing landscape, and another shift could happen relatively soon.

Reports say a switch to a 16-team College Football Playoff field has been discussed and could start as soon as 2026. As part of that proposal, how to set up automatic bids is a key part, with the Big Ten firmly wanting to have four of them. It would also give the SEC four automatic bids, two bids for both the ACC and Big 12, one for Group of Six conferences and three at-large spots up for grabs.

But is that a fair request by the conference?

Will Horstman: Big Ten should have four automatic bids

With reported talks of a potential 16-team College Football Playoff happening in the near future, figuring out how to set up automatic qualifiers has been a hot topic.

There’s a chance of a 5+11 model, which would include the top-five conference champions receiving automatic bids followed by 11 at-large selections. However, the Big Ten and commissioner Tony Petitti reportedly wants the “4-4-2-2-1-3” system. It’s the most fair option.

Especially after its West Coast additions, the Big Ten should have at least four teams ranked in the top 16 almost every year. Last season, the final College Football Playoff Rankings saw four Big Ten teams in the top 16 with No. 1 Oregon, No. 4 Penn State, No. 6 Ohio State and No. 8 Indiana.

Thus, there really shouldn’t be any concerns if this model would allow a team undeserving of the playoff into the field. But if the fourth-highest Big Ten team is closer to the top-16 cutoff, that squad shouldn’t have to worry about missing the playoff.

Most 9-3 Big Ten or SEC squads would likely be a bubble team in a 16-team playoff. Last year’s final rankings included No. 14 Ole Miss, No. 15 South Carolina, No. 19 Missouri and No. 20 Illinois — all of whom went 9-3.

Now, the debate of how to rank 9-3 Big Ten and SEC teams on the bubble seems like it will be a heated discussion, but eliminating the amount of at-large teams makes it more fair for the Big Ten.

Each year, the Big Ten plays nine conference opponents while the SEC only plays eight. This small difference allows most SEC teams to schedule a weaker squad in November — such as South Carolina hosting Wofford in 2024 — whereas a Big Ten team is facing a conference foe.







Fiesta Bowl Quarterfinal vs. Boise State, James confetti

Head coach James Franklin brushes confetti off of his head after the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl between Penn State and Boise State on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The Nittany Lions beat the Broncos 31-14.




Additionally, the Big Ten and SEC taking up eight auto bids gives those two conferences priority they deserve over the ACC, Big 12 and group of six.

Last year’s playoff saw Penn State blow out ACC title runner-up SMU, 38-10. The Nittany Lions had another favorable matchup in the Fiesta Bowl by taking down Boise State, 31-14. Texas also had its way with ACC champion Clemson with a 38-24 win in the first round.

The playoff should use a “4-4-2-2-1-3” format as it gives the Big Ten the priority it warrants by giving it more auto bids and less risk of being passed over in the at-large bid selection process.

Lyle Alenstein: Big Ten shouldn’t have four automatic bids

One of the changes made to college football last year was the expanded playoff format, jumping from four teams to 12.

The amount of teams headed to the College Football Playoff will once again be 12, but this might be the last year of that due to another potential expansion, with reports saying that a 16-team field is possible within the foreseeable future.

The two conferences would make up half the field if this were to go through. If this were the case, it would shift college football drastically once again in its ever-changing landscape, but the ramifications of this is more than what meets the eye.

It showcases a shift in power. The Big Ten and SEC are perceived by most as the two premier conferences in college football. Whether you agree or not, the proposal indicates that the two leagues do in fact have the upperhand.

“The right thing to be talking about is the two best conferences in all of college football are the Big Ten and the SEC,” James Franklin said in November. “We should have the most teams in. I don’t think there’s any questions to that.”







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Head coaches Marcus Freeman, left, and James Franklin, right, hold a press conference before the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Orange Bowl in Le Meridien on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.




Seven of the teams that made it represented the pair of conferences this past year. It’s more than just talent though with both the Big Ten and the SEC dominating deals with broadcast networks and viewership numbers.

If this were to be the case, it gives breath to a long-standing rumor — the Big Ten and the SEC forming a super league.

While this situation deals with hypotheticals, as it does with the 16 team-proposal, it doesn’t mean the idea isn’t possible.

Yes, it is a stretch to say that having a pair of conferences with four automatic qualifiers will lead to the creation of a super conference down the road, but the fact that this concept has been talked about means you can’t rule it out.

Talent wise, the narrative is that the Big Ten and SEC have more of it. Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State have been on a dominant stretch in recent memory, being frequent visitors during the four-team era. With the 12-team playoff, programs like Penn State, Michigan, Oregon, LSU and Tennessee likely are going to make the playoffs consistently.

The best schools in the country should be competing at the end of the year for a chance at a national title, but that doesn’t mean there should be parity. There was a small percentage of people that thought TCU would make the championship game in 2023. The same can be said about Boise State and SMU making the playoffs last year.

By giving the Big Ten and SEC a quartet of schools that will be in every single season, it will result in the same colleges making it over and over again, taking away from the rare possibility of the underdog story that makes college football special.

At the end of the day, isn’t that what it’s all about?

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Judge ties A-Rod on Yankees home run list in win over Braves

ATLANTA — Aaron Judge hit his 36th home run of the season and tied Alex Rodriguez for sixth place in Yankees history as New York defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-2 Sunday. Judge’s solo homer in the first inning was his 351st with the Yankees, matching A-Rod and behind Babe Ruth (659), Mickey Mantle (536), […]

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ATLANTA — Aaron Judge hit his 36th home run of the season and tied Alex Rodriguez for sixth place in Yankees history as New York defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-2 Sunday.

Judge’s solo homer in the first inning was his 351st with the Yankees, matching A-Rod and behind Babe Ruth (659), Mickey Mantle (536), Lou Gehrig (493), Joe DiMaggio (361) and Yogi Berra (358).

“Just an incredible honor, especially, you know, growing up watching A-Rod for so many years and watching what he did in pinstripes,” Judge said. “He’s a legend. One of the best ever players.”

Judge’s homer on Sunday was his 36th of the season. He is two behind MLB leader Cal Raleigh of the Mariners, who won the Home Run Derby in Atlanta on Monday.

The homer traveled 409 feet to right field off Grant Holmes, giving the Yankees a 1-0 lead. It was his eighth home run in his last 17 games.

Judge also scored from first on Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s double in the seventh and finished 1 for 4 with a walk and two runs scored.

Marcus Stroman (2-1) worked six strong innings in his fourth start since returning from a knee injury. He gave up one run on five hits with four strikeouts and no walks in his longest outing of the season.

Paul Goldschmidt was 1 for 3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored, and Giancarlo Stanton was 3 for 5 with a run scored.

Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a solo home run, his 13th, in the ninth off Devin Williams, who earned his 14th save for the Yankees.

Matt Olson hit a 442-foot homer, his 18th, that hit the top of the Chop House in right field in the sixth inning for the Braves’ other run.

Holmes (4-9) gave up three runs on seven hits in six innings.

Trailing 2-0 in the third, the Braves put the first two runners on with the top of the order coming up. Jurickson Profar popped a bunt up to third baseman Jorbit Vivas, and Olson hit into a double play to end the threat.

The win kept the Yankees within three games of the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East ahead of a three-game series in Toronto starting Monday.

Yankees LHP Carlos Rodón (10-6, 3.08) will open a three-game series in Toronto against RHP Kevin Gausman (6-7, 4.19) on Monday. Braves RHP Bryce Elder (3-6. 5.65) will oppose Giants RHP Hayden Birdsong (4-3, 4.11) in the opener of a three-game series in Atlanta on Monday.



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Scottie Scheffler wins The Open, captures fourth major victory

Scottie Scheffler just capped off one of the best four-day stretches of his pro career. On Sunday at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, Scheffler shot a 68 in the final round of The Open Championship, securing his fourth major victory in the process by finishing 17-under. He beat out Harris English (13-under) […]

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Scottie Scheffler just capped off one of the best four-day stretches of his pro career.

On Sunday at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, Scheffler shot a 68 in the final round of The Open Championship, securing his fourth major victory in the process by finishing 17-under. He beat out Harris English (13-under) and Chris Gotterup (12-under) to win by four strokes. Rory McIlroy, the home favorite, made a push throughout the week, but ultimately finished tied for seventh at 10-under.

Scheffler became just the fourth-ever player to shoot 68 or under during every round at The Open. He posted a 68 on Thursday, a jaw-dropping 64 on Friday, a 67 on Saturday, and another 68 to close out the event on Sunday. Only Collin Morikawa (2021), Henrik Stenson (2016), and Jesper Parnevik (1994) have accomplished the same feat.

The 29-year-old Scheffler likely created an even bigger gap atop the World Golf Rankings with Sunday’s win. He started this season with two career Major Championship wins in The Masters already under his belt. After a fourth-place finish at Augusta National, he won his first PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Now the Champion Golfer of the Year with the Claret Jug going into his trophy case, Scheffler is just a U.S. Open victory away from a career Grand Slam.

And how about this for a crazy stat? The NBC broadcast noted that it took Scheffler 1,197 days between winning his first major and his fourth — the exact same amount of time it took Tiger Woods to do the same. Scheffler is now 10-0 when leading going into the final round. Only Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Woods have won four majors before turning 30.

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Letters: LSU money could spoil fun of college sports | Letters

The impressive financial gymnastics Taylor Jacobs, who oversees name, image and likeness, and her team executed to enable LSU to be financially competitive in paying their athletes to play gives a literal definition to winning at all costs. There are liabilities associated with pay to play that should be considered. Amateurism in college and high […]

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The impressive financial gymnastics Taylor Jacobs, who oversees name, image and likeness, and her team executed to enable LSU to be financially competitive in paying their athletes to play gives a literal definition to winning at all costs.

There are liabilities associated with pay to play that should be considered. Amateurism in college and high school sports no longer exists. Excelling at sports used to be about fulling a dream to be the best through hard work and sacrifice and to experience the sheer joy of accomplishment. Now, competing is complicated by a paycheck.

Have college athletes become mercenaries playing for the highest bidder? The money has become preeminent in discussions with players and has irrevocably changed players’ relationships with coaches and their teams. Forget about mentorship and team loyalty, just show me the money.

LSU athletes are professionals by definition. They are contract workers but could become employees if they are allowed to collectively bargain. How will that work?

Wining is a good thing except when the costs are too high.

JIM ROBERTS

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