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Feb 27, 2021
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Kajdin
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Agree, how much cash did the Wilson's dump into Zach's private coaching?
I'd imagine John Beck's time didn't come cheap.
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The divide between the 'Haves' and the 'Have Nots' widens every year in sports..
TheLost
2/27/21 10:48am
100% agree.
BYUtka
2/27/21 10:50am
Gideon George?
OU Cougar
2/27/21 10:51am
RE: Gideon George?
TheLost
2/27/21 11:02am
But nothing like the scenario you're suggesting.
SinkingQuffa
2/27/21 11:05am
If this story is true...nope
OU Cougar
2/27/21 11:05am
He is here because someone with money decided to support kids from Africa.
byubyu
2/27/21 11:09am
^^
TheLost
2/27/21 11:11am
He's here for the same general reason
SinkingQuffa
2/27/21 11:39am
I recall our 8th grade fb coach dragging a kid from a broken home out of bed
OU Cougar
2/27/21 11:42am
And it happens a LOT. Just about everywhere.
SinkingQuffa
2/27/21 11:47am
Do you mean they had money to help in HS?
Joe Banks
2/27/21 10:51am
Both
TheLost
2/27/21 10:58am
Been that way for some sports for a while. Golf, gymnastics, swimming. Access costs.
Turnpike Lane
2/27/21 10:53am
IMG Academy is a great example..
TheLost
2/27/21 11:00am
I've toured the facility in Bradenton FL, really incredible what they've built.
2Blue4U
2/27/21 1:35pm
I think this depends on the position the kid plays to a degree. I think a lot of upper level QBs had the money to spend
Nuke
2/27/21 11:00am
RE: I think this depends on the position the kid plays to a degree. I think a
TheLost
2/27/21 11:07am
Agree except for basketball and football.
valleus
2/27/21 11:02am
You don't think money counts in football and basketball?
TheLost
2/27/21 11:09am
Maybe Football in some places, but with rare exceptions, basketball is one of
BYUtka
2/27/21 11:14am
Look at who gets recruited to top ncaa programs. It’s far easier for the poor
valleus
2/27/21 11:20am
Agree.. certain sports have a ceiling for rich kids with lesser talent..
cougfanz
2/27/21 12:54pm
I think it impacts HS sports more than college sports
4th and Niner
2/27/21 11:04am
Its more important at the college level..
TheLost
2/27/21 11:10am
I guess I was taking a different approach
4th and Niner
2/27/21 11:13am
Definitely true in golf and tennis.
JoeExotic
2/27/21 11:05am
Tony Finau needed a lot of help to get to the top. Almost impossible to do it
pspcres
2/27/21 12:50pm
Agree, how much cash did the Wilson's dump into Zach's private coaching?
Kajdin
2/27/21 11:36am
Link to an article from the Athletic on how much raising a QB costs..
TheLost
2/27/21 11:44am
Opportunity is the real difference. And $ = opportunity.
blueaussie
2/27/21 1:41pm
My son wants to improve his althleticism and chances in football. It's pretty
fattycoug
2/27/21 2:33pm
If you walk on to D1 college football, you have to be rich
stev
2/27/21 4:29pm
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