STEPH: So, about what Kim Mulkey said…
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Very nicely written. Covers all sides with balance.
CycloneErik
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Not entirely wrong? She's not wrong in the smallest, tiniest iota. None of this is going on for any reason other than money.
I'd caution any writer against trying to say that we're learning more about how to manage this when we're piling up thousands of dead bodies every day. She really blew it with that part.
I'd caution any writer against trying to say that we're learning more about how to manage this when we're piling up thousands of dead bodies every day. She really blew it with that part.
Money is the engine but there are other aspects to continue to play sports, even if it is a money losing enterprise or else we would not have the non-revenue sports in normal times.
* Players want to compete and play and are willing to risk much more than the average Joe for the opportunity to do so.
* Games provide an outlet for people to believe there is normalcy in the middle of chaos.
* Competitions provide a focal point for association pride (fancy way of saying I am a fan of Iowa State)
As I stated in a different thread, it is incredible that 39 high school basketball teams from Illinois are forming their own, non-official, non-sanctioned league and will compete in Iowa side of Quad Cities because Illinois doesn't allow high school sports yet. There is absolutely no money incentive (it will actually cost them) to play but the players miss the game enough to risk health, time and money for the opportunity.
Someone that makes over a million dollars preaching to others about the almighty dollar is funny. If she was that concerned she should quit.
Whether we should be playing or not, I guess I'm not too inclined to be lectured on it by someone whose being paid the way she is paid. That "Almighty Dollar" is what allows you to be paid 2+ million dollars a year.
It absolutely is about money, but being blind to the realization that the reason they need to play is to generate enough revenue to pay your enormous salary is the problem.
I'd venture to guess the need to play wouldn't be quite so high if she'd forfeit her salary, or even reduce it. But I can't see her doing that...
If she doesn't like it, she can always call off their season just like the Duke women's team did.
She is entirely correct. These games would not be happening if there wasn't the amount of money involved.
Teams with tight discipline have also shown to be quite resistant to COVID inroads...obviously, teams that have players that don't go to parties, forego home visits, remote their classes, etc. have done well. Kim let her players go home over the holidays, including herself...and while that is great, it also was a conscious choice to potentially allow COVID into the mix. To me it is simply Kim *itching that she can't have her cake and eat it.
Classic red herring to bring it up at that time. She's uncomfortable talking about a loss, that is for sure.
If it’s 100% about the money, the. Why are they playing the women’s games? Only 1-2 programs in the nation make money from WBB. Why was there soccer? Why is there swimming? Are the dollars too big in those sports also? For her to say they have to play because the men’s tourney has to go on, makes little sense.
Any idea if she has voiced these concerns before? She looks like a sore loser otherwise.
Feels like you're just pushing your cave talking points here. The teams who are prioritizing their season have kept Covid at bay. Those who haven't.. haven't. That doesn't mean we aren't continuously learning.
Kim supported the Baylor rapists over the 50+ victims.
That's all one ever needs to know about her.
That's all one ever needs to know about her.
Mulkey's 'gun to her head' rant would be entirely correct if she or any player did not have the right to opt out. Seems like the money must be important to her as well.
She's not wrong but if they win Sat night, this convo never happens. She should be an example and shut her team down.
"Kim Mulkey is entitled to her own opinion.
The problem is, she has a history of opinions that are damaging to women and the sport she coaches".
This isnt true at all, there are a handful of good mens teams that have had Covid issues this year.
