[JustAnotherFan]

LOL, let me correct that for them:

"The scheduling of this game is consistent with the Conference's desire to wring out any revenue we can from the student-athletes."

BC

True BC.  Still,  I bet every player on UCLA and Cal is thrilled to play.

I disagree. While I am sure there are players that are thrilled to play, many players consider practice and study as crucial ingredients to their game day performance. They recognize that football games are not simply pickup games, they take a full-week approach to the game. When I was a freshman I'd be all about playing anyone. But after that it wasn't just about going out there and hitting others. It was also about actually knowing what I and everyone else was doing.

[JustAnotherFan]

LOL, let me correct that for them:

"The scheduling of this game is consistent with the Conference's desire to wring out any revenue we can from the student-athletes."

BC

True BC.  Still,  I bet every player on UCLA and Cal is thrilled to play.

I disagree. While I am sure there are players that are thrilled to play, many players consider practice and study as crucial ingredients to their game day performance. They recognize that football games are not simply pickup games, they take a full-week approach to the game. When I was a freshman I'd be all about playing anyone. But after that it wasn't just about going out there and hitting others. It was also about actually knowing what I and everyone else was doing.