2012 Olympic thread

[Gargamel]

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

The problem that I have with the Olympics is the same problem that I have with college football. That is, it has become the opposite of what it claims to be.

Unlike college football, olympic athletes are clearly pseudo amateur. They have sponsors and all that which allow them to train, usually on their own, or with a handful of coaches or teammates, and with little to no chance of making a career in their sport. Name 1 professional fencer, hell name 1 pro fencing league.

College football and basketball players are hand picked and brought into a sports machina that tries to churn out championships. Look at the penalty penn state just took. I believe, and correct me if im wrong, that is fairly close to Pittsburgh pirates payroll over similar time frames.

Comparing most Olympic athletes against big college sports is apples and oranges.

Edit: http://buccofans.wikispaces.com/Pirates+Payroll+History Ok it's close. But still proves my point, if a pro team and college team have that money to burn....