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Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 15,896 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/11/2026 2:38:54 PM  And not one word about academics. Is he working on his Ph.D. yet? The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top giacomo General User Member Since: 11/20/2007 Post Count: 2,786 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/12/2026 5:47:24 PM  He should have a PhD by then! But, when you think about it, it’s not about graduating and getting a degree, it’s all about the money. Last Edited: 9/12/2026 7:43:21 PM by giacomo Back to Top RSBobcat General User Member Since: 8/22/2010 Location: Columbus, OH Post Count: 4,508 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/12/2026 8:33:19 PM  giacomo wrote: He should have a PhD by then! But, when you think about it, it’s not about graduating and getting a degree, it’s all about the money. So what happened to the que sera, que sera take on everything? RS Bobcat Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 15,896 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/12/2026 11:49:34 PM  RSBobcat wrote: giacomo wrote: He should have a PhD by then! But, when you think about it, it’s not about graduating and getting a degree, it’s all about the money. So what happened to the que sera, que sera take on everything? That so last decade, as are little things like attending classes, studying for exams, or anything academic. Student athlete has been replaced by paid gladiator! The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top Diamond Cat General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Post Count: 990 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/13/2026 8:58:17 AM  Let's hope the initial vote to advance S.4668 - Protect College Sports Act of 2026 makes it forward in the next week or so. Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 15,896 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/13/2026 9:46:00 AM  Diamond Cat wrote: Let's hope the initial vote to advance S.4668 - Protect College Sports Act of 2026 makes it forward in the next week or so. The only hope to end this Wild West show! The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top giacomo General User Member Since: 11/20/2007 Post Count: 2,786 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/13/2026 10:07:09 AM  What may happen is athletes become paid employees of the university and attending class will not be mandatory. Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 15,896 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/13/2026 1:06:26 PM  giacomo wrote: What may happen is athletes become paid employees of the university and attending class will not be mandatory. That appears to be the direction we are headed, unless the cavalry (aka Congress) comes to the rescue. If what you say does become reality, I predict all kinds of legal chaos, including the questioning of the legality of non-profit educational institutions running pro football and basketball teams. The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top giacomo General User Member Since: 11/20/2007 Post Count: 2,786 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/14/2026 7:25:58 AM  Also, how many “non profit” organizations are paying someone 10M? The same is true of healthcare groups paying outrageous salaries, yet paying no taxes as “nonprofit”. Back to Top 100%Cat General User Member Since: 1/17/2013 Post Count: 2,753 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/14/2026 9:06:12 AM  I read the title and immediately wondered what charges were brought against the PSU linebacker. Oops. Back to Top Deciduous Forest Cat General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Ohio Post Count: 4,576 Status: Online     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/14/2026 10:28:50 AM  100%Cat wrote: I read the title and immediately wondered what charges were brought against the PSU linebacker. Oops. I had the same reaction! Back to Top OhioCatFan General User Member Since: 12/20/2004 Location: Athens, OH Post Count: 15,896 Status: Offline     RE: Eight Years for Penn State LB    Posted: 9/14/2026 11:25:29 AM  giacomo wrote: Also, how many “non profit” organizations are paying someone 10M? The same is true of healthcare groups paying outrageous salaries, yet paying no taxes as “nonprofit”. Yes, the concept of non-profit has been greatly abused in many aspects of U.S. life these days, not the least of which is the proliferation of so-called NGOs. The only BLSS Certified Hypocrite on BA "It is better to be an optimist and be proven a fool than to be a pessimist and be proven right." Note: My avatar is the national colors of the 78th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, which are now preserved in a climate controlled vault at the Ohio History Connection. Learn more about the old 78th at: http://www.78ohio.org Back to Top Showing Replies:   1 - 13  of 13 Posts Jump to Page:   1 View Other 'Ohio Football' Topics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               WHO'S ONLINE There are 906 Active Visitors on BobcatAttack.com 904 Guests 2 Registered Users:   Deciduous Forest Cat, Ryan Carey There are no other users looking at this page.

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