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  1. mikebal9

    Pikes making NIL push...

    Maybe the rules should be changed so the university pays them instead of milking fans who already pay for tickets parking concessions, merchandise, and mandatory donations. Or better yet, maybe NIL is what it's supposed to be, and these kids can go get jobs and profit off of their name, image...
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    OT: Any Burned Out Teachers in Here?

    There are two things being brought up in this thread that go together. 1. Districts are having millions of dollars taken away by the state (except Newark, as one poster said). This is partially true, but not in the way you're stating it. Years ago, the state came up with a fair funding...
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    OT: Any Burned Out Teachers in Here?

    You're wrong on both counts. But I'm not going to argue with you about it because I've been down that path and I know how that goes. Anyway, my 26 minute lunch is over, so I've got ot go back to work.
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    OT: Any Burned Out Teachers in Here?

    You speak of mental exhaustion, but maybe we should rephrase to emotional exhaustion. The things we see and deal with take a toll. The situations kids come from/are forced into will rip your heart out. Your second point is false. There are not teachers out there to fill positions. Many...
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    OT: Any Burned Out Teachers in Here?

    New York teachers do well. In year 22, my base salary is around $96k. In about 3 years, I'll finally hit 6 figures. But I tutor and teach extra classes to supplement my income.
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    OT: Any Burned Out Teachers in Here?

    I'm in year 22. My wife is in year 21. I have 9 more to retire, and I'll make it. I'm still trying to motivate every kid to see their potential and go for it. My wife teaches special Ed. She's great at her job, but she's burnt out. The students are easy. Parents, admins, and the general...
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    OT: Standing ovations

    Aren't all standing Os "staged?" Or was there a time when 45,000 baseball fans stood up independently, looked around, and noticed the rest of the stadium was up too?
  8. mikebal9

    OT: Gambling question

    I would also highly recommend that you not bet on anything that you think of yourself. You will lose in the long run. There are people all over the internet who will do the math and tell you which bets are +EV. Resist the urge to make your own bets, stay disciplined, and win in the long run...
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    OT: Gambling question

    I am not being an ass at all, I promise. The answer is both. In fact, the answer is all of them, if you want to win. Line shopping is the best way to find favorable lines. I personally have accounts with approximately 15 books. Also, don't sign up until you've researched how to best use the...
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    OT: Gambling question

    Interesting note about tax law. Sportsbooks will only send you a form if you have any singlel transaction over $600. So basically, if you win a million dollars in $500 increments, you won't even get a form from the book. My tax guy said if they don't send anything, there's nothing to report...
  11. mikebal9

    We will be better, but will our record reflect it?

    Show me major improvement on the offensive line, and I'll believe it. That's the only way to win.
  12. mikebal9

    NCAA FINAL FOUR: Championship Game Thread

    That's not what was said. I'm responding to "At the end of the day, they don't care about viewership, only money." This, to me, appears extremely short-sighted.
  13. mikebal9

    NCAA FINAL FOUR: Championship Game Thread

    I have to think this isn't true. Viewership likely impacts the next deal, doesn't it? Wouldn't lower viewership create a less attractive product for the networks who bid on the tournament in the future?
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    NCAA FINAL FOUR: Championship Game Thread

    No, but maybe 12. For those who care.
  15. mikebal9

    NCAA FINAL FOUR: Championship Game Thread

    Shall we revisit? I didn't either. But that's why I don't bet on what I think. I listen to people who know more than I do.
  16. mikebal9

    NCAA FINAL FOUR: Championship Game Thread

    I took DJ to be MOP with a $25 free bet at +2000. If they upset Purdue, even if they lose to UConn, I think he's got a shot.
  17. mikebal9

    NCAA FINAL FOUR: Championship Game Thread

    Ok, I don't want to overstate. It's not every market. Sure, Vegas looks to get even money on the majority of bets. But the executive said there are multiple bets per day where they see an advantage and take it. I can only tell you that I saw the interview so long ago that sports betting was only...
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    NCAA FINAL FOUR: Championship Game Thread

    I know that people believe this. It's simply not true. I can't convince you, and it really doesn't matter. But I watched an interview with the head of a major LV sportsbook and he actually laughed at the notion. He said there are several times when the books look to win. There are often...
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    NCAA FINAL FOUR: Championship Game Thread

    I really hate that this narrative is generally accepted as truth by the public. The books absolutely look for spots where they can fool the public and win. They do not simply want to win the juice on most bets. This simply isn't true. Separately, advanced data shows Alabama and Purdue to be the...
  20. mikebal9

    OT: 2024 Philadelphia Eagles Off Season Thread

    They may be better or worse, but moving on from Fletcher Cox will not be the reason. Is this guy serious?
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