[Mick]

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/...troys-ncaa
Sherman pretty much summarizes my view on the issue.

In 2010, my son asked Richard Sherman after Big Game if he would please sign my son's shirt, and Sherman gladly did so.  It was much appreciated.

Fast forward to 2023 Big Game, after we win [again].  "Hey Mr. [fill in the blank]: Would you please sign my shirt?"

Some potential responses:  

"Sorry, I can't.  You're wearing Under Armour.  My contract only allows me to sign Nike shirts."

"Sure, kid.  You paying cash or Apple pay?"  

"I can't sign YOUR shirt, but my sales guy is over at Gate 8, with lots of already signed shirts you can buy."

Seriously, though, this seems like a great idea, since there's really never been any evidence of disreputable people trying to make money off of college athletes.  What could possibly go wrong with this?

Is that how it is with all professional athletes these days?  I know they often do scheduled signings, but I'm pretty sure most athletes are happy to sign items for kids assuming it's a reasonable situation.  Why would NCAA athletes be any different?

I don't like the idea of autographs.  It's a momentary contact and proves nothing.  I have a football autographed by the 1995 Super Bowl winning team.  I traded a color copier for it, but it's essentially meaningless to me.

[Mick]

https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/...troys-ncaa
Sherman pretty much summarizes my view on the issue.

In 2010, my son asked Richard Sherman after Big Game if he would please sign my son's shirt, and Sherman gladly did so.  It was much appreciated.

Fast forward to 2023 Big Game, after we win [again].  "Hey Mr. [fill in the blank]: Would you please sign my shirt?"

Some potential responses:  

"Sorry, I can't.  You're wearing Under Armour.  My contract only allows me to sign Nike shirts."

"Sure, kid.  You paying cash or Apple pay?"  

"I can't sign YOUR shirt, but my sales guy is over at Gate 8, with lots of already signed shirts you can buy."

Seriously, though, this seems like a great idea, since there's really never been any evidence of disreputable people trying to make money off of college athletes.  What could possibly go wrong with this?

Is that how it is with all professional athletes these days?  I know they often do scheduled signings, but I'm pretty sure most athletes are happy to sign items for kids assuming it's a reasonable situation.  Why would NCAA athletes be any different?

I don't like the idea of autographs.  It's a momentary contact and proves nothing.  I have a football autographed by the 1995 Super Bowl winning team.  I traded a color copier for it, but it's essentially meaningless to me.