[oman]

It would likely go a long way towards curtailing so many of the ethical problems created by the enormous sums of money coursing through the NCAA. But that's not Gladwell's issue, so I guess I've climbed up on a soap box.

I think that argument is hiding somewhere behind the dog fighting argument. 

I'll admit to getting a visceral thrill from big hits when they go against the opponents. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k-w_YOLW3o

I pay more money to support professional soccer than I do college football, but I do feel a twinge of guilt that I am encouraging this.

(And Chris Owusu would be playing forward for the US Nats if he had decided to play soccer.)

[oman]

It would likely go a long way towards curtailing so many of the ethical problems created by the enormous sums of money coursing through the NCAA. But that's not Gladwell's issue, so I guess I've climbed up on a soap box.

I think that argument is hiding somewhere behind the dog fighting argument. 

I'll admit to getting a visceral thrill from big hits when they go against the opponents. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k-w_YOLW3o

I pay more money to support professional soccer than I do college football, but I do feel a twinge of guilt that I am encouraging this.

(And Chris Owusu would be playing forward for the US Nats if he had decided to play soccer.)