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heurisdick · 12-17-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by thekremlin

I would say the pitcher in baseball has probably a bit more responsibility. Probably more than 75% of a team's defense depends on the one player, and a lousy pitcher can never hide behind his team's fielding. Whereas I think people tend to overvalue the quarterback and undervalue the offensive line.

I don't think too many people that know anything about football undervalue offensive line. Mostly casual fans. But as far as a single position, QB is more important than any one position on the offensive line.

Beebs · 12-17-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by thekremlin

I would say the pitcher in baseball has probably a bit more responsibility. Probably more than 75% of a team's defense depends on the one player, and a lousy pitcher can never hide behind his team's fielding. Whereas I think people tend to overvalue the quarterback and undervalue the offensive line.

I thought about this, but a pitcher is only involved in about 20-25% of the games.

Saint DH · 12-17-2010, 12:22 PM

Also the catcher shares a lot of the defensive responsibilities, such as play calling. In essence, the QB position is both that of pitcher and catcher when compared to baseball. He is responsible for viewing the opposition, making the play call, and executing each play.

Cocktooth · 12-17-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

the QB position is both that of pitcher and catcher.

Yeah, Tom Brady knows all about that. Bahhh Zing!!!!

thekremlin · 04-15-2011, 06:48 AM

YID ARMY
Top stars feature in anti-Semitism campaign - ESPN Soccernet

Beebs · 04-15-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thekremlin

YID ARMY
Top stars feature in anti-Semitism campaign - ESPN Soccernet

On the BBC 5 Live daily from yesterday (the 14th) football podcast they interview the guy behind the campaign.

SinisterKid · 09-12-2011, 09:39 PM

Pretty interesting valuation of NCAA football and basketball players.

Advocacy group says top college athletes worth six figures - ESPN

Beebs · 09-12-2011, 11:24 PM

I think the only ties between football and basketball teams with their universities should be the name and age age limitations; let them go to class if they want, but just remove the entire charade of "amateurism." UNAM in Mexico is a pro team based on a college, but run entirely as a pro program.

Cocktooth · 09-13-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cocktooth

Yeah, Tom Brady knows all about that. Bahhh Zing!!!!

I'm sorry, but this was a gem.

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12-17-2010, 12:22 PM	#103 (permalink)
Saint DH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,142 Internets: 284753	Also the catcher shares a lot of the defensive responsibilities, such as play calling. In essence, the QB position is both that of pitcher and catcher when compared to baseball. He is responsible for viewing the opposition, making the play call, and executing each play.

04-15-2011, 06:48 AM	#105 (permalink)
thekremlin Don't call me Shirley Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: London Posts: 3,271 Internets: 220249	YID ARMY Top stars feature in anti-Semitism campaign - ESPN Soccernet

09-12-2011, 09:39 PM	#107 (permalink)
SinisterKid Hide your nieces. Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 293 Internets: 7656	Pretty interesting valuation of NCAA football and basketball players. Advocacy group says top college athletes worth six figures - ESPN

09-12-2011, 11:24 PM	#108 (permalink)
Beebs Poor Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis / Middlebury / Long Lake Posts: 5,306 Internets: 127341	I think the only ties between football and basketball teams with their universities should be the name and age age limitations; let them go to class if they want, but just remove the entire charade of "amateurism." UNAM in Mexico is a pro team based on a college, but run entirely as a pro program.