Letter to Editor-Rutgers Should Shut Down Football Program

[Knight Shift]

http://www.app.com/story/opinion/re...er-rutgers-disband-football-program/76771340/

John Q. Public has spoken:


We all know the old definition of insanity: Keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. So let’s think out of the box regarding Rutgers’ football.

The Press reported that it will cost $5 million to change coaches, and the program had a $36.3 million shortfall in 2014. And full Big Ten revenue is not available until 2021.

Add to that the increasing number of serious injuries inherent in this sport (deaths at the high school level and what pro team hasn’t lost many starting players during the season) and one could postulate that football, similar to what happened with boxing, could be in a downward spiral.

What an opportunity, then, for Rutgers to set an amazing precedent and drop the football program altogether. That action would put Rutgers on the map. The money saved could be redirected to the true purpose of a university — education.

John Amoss
Ocean Township

 

[RU4Real]

The money saved could be redirected to the true purpose of a university — education

Without a football program we don't get the B1G revenue.

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

Are people really this stupid?

 

[Plum Street]

Well the guy isn't wrong when he said the money could be redirected toward education - that's the whole point of the university.
I think anyone with an ounce of sense in their brain realizes big -time football at a university is a conflict of interest. But with that said I like football and we should try to win at almost al costs . If 60-70 kids don't really belong academically here and get a shoddy education so be it .

 

[ru8081]

John Amoss = FU

 

[R1776U]

great.. another dumbass living in my town

 

[RUMBA-JK]

in this instance, John Q. Public has spewed forth with juvenile & woefully flawed logic.

Better for him to go back on the front porch & scream at kids to get off his lawn.

 

[RUSONIC]

Here is an idiot from my town, we give trophies to everyone and don't keep score. Nice town, people are strange.

 

[TheRacRU]

$36 million dollars in the hole this season? Is that even possible?

 

[Upstream]

http://www.app.com/story/opinion/re...er-rutgers-disband-football-program/76771340/

John Q. Public has spoken:


We all know the old definition of insanity: Keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. So let’s think out of the box regarding Rutgers’ football.

The Press reported that it will cost $5 million to change coaches, and the program had a $36.3 million shortfall in 2014. And full Big Ten revenue is not available until 2021.

Add to that the increasing number of serious injuries inherent in this sport (deaths at the high school level and what pro team hasn’t lost many starting players during the season) and one could postulate that football, similar to what happened with boxing, could be in a downward spiral.

What an opportunity, then, for Rutgers to set an amazing precedent and drop the football program altogether. That action would put Rutgers on the map. The money saved could be redirected to the true purpose of a university — education.

John Amoss
Ocean Township

The fallacy of his argument is that the Football program did not have a $36.3 MM shortfall. It was the Athletic Department that had a shortfall. The football program made a profit. If you shut down the Football Program, you take away the profit of the football program, and thus make the athletic department shortfall even greater.

 

[drewbagel423]

The true point of a university is not "education". It is the creation of prepared minds. Formal education is certainly one of the main aspects, but it goes beyond that. General enlightenment, collaboration and cultivation of thoughts and ideas, social engagement (of which athletics is a large contributor) all play a part.

 

[miketd1]

I sure hope this guy didn't liquidate his retirement accounts post 2008...

 

[SHUSource]

Well the guy isn't wrong when he said the money could be redirected toward education - that's the whole point of the university.
I think anyone with an ounce of sense in their brain realizes big -time football at a university is a conflict of interest. But with that said I like football and we should try to win at almost al costs . If 60-70 kids don't really belong academically here and get a shoddy education so be it .

It'll always be a money-loser (but for those select few who actually turn a profit), but at this point, the justification for everybody else seems to be using football simply as a vessel for marketing/advertising. Every school has to decide how much money they feel they can lose before it's no longer worth it, and the justification for a successful team is maximizing the visibility of your "advertisement."

 

[R1776U]

wonder if this is the asshole?

http://www.manta.com/c/mtmsvxk/amoss-assoc

 

[Steve91562]

I'm all about academics, but that's really small minded in today's world.

 

[ron313]

http://www.app.com/story/opinion/re...er-rutgers-disband-football-program/76771340/

John Q. Public has spoken:


We all know the old definition of insanity: Keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. So let’s think out of the box regarding Rutgers’ football.

The Press reported that it will cost $5 million to change coaches, and the program had a $36.3 million shortfall in 2014. And full Big Ten revenue is not available until 2021.

Add to that the increasing number of serious injuries inherent in this sport (deaths at the high school level and what pro team hasn’t lost many starting players during the season) and one could postulate that football, similar to what happened with boxing, could be in a downward spiral.

What an opportunity, then, for Rutgers to set an amazing precedent and drop the football program altogether. That action would put Rutgers on the map. The money saved could be redirected to the true purpose of a university — education.

John Amoss
Ocean Township

lol. Knows nothing. Why would they let them print this?

I believe the football program either makes money or is close to even. The reason we have the deficit unlike other schools is because our FB program doesn't make enough money to subsidize the other sports like at other schools. Killing it would keep that cost fixed permanently.
Football program will make LOTS of money soon and we're trending up over the next few years. (Such a stupid argument - We won't get shitloads of dollars until 2021 - we should shut it down.)
State colleges need a good program for marketing. A half-assed one like we've had is probably counterproductive. (I think shutting it down entirely might have been preferable to an ongoing crappy program if not for the BIG).
BIG helps bring in millions of research dollars for the school.
A good FB program for the public school helps increase admissions allowing Rutgers to raise standards.

I blame the newspapers for this misinformation.

 

[RURM85]

Last I checked the 2014 $36M downfall that he mentions is a downfall for the entire Athletics program, not just a football downfall. My understanding is football turned a profit this past fiscal year. Is he suggesting we shut down all athletics?

 

[R1776U]

Here is an idiot from my town, we give trophies to everyone and don't keep score. Nice town, people are strange.

wayside, wanamassa or oakhurst?.. wayside here[smoke]

 

[ru1869]

Are people really this stupid?

Yes. Scary isn't it.

 

[IMARUFAN]

Why did I read that idiots letter?

There's 30 seconds of my life I'll never get back plus now my head hurts.

 

[Scarlet16E]

Has any of you sent a rebuttal letter to the editor, with the facts?

 

[BeantownKnight]

Why doesn't someone here write a letter to the editor disputing this, and support the football program?

 

[Upstream]

The true point of a university is not "education". It is the creation of prepared minds. Formal education is certainly one of the main aspects, but it goes beyond that. General enlightenment, collaboration and cultivation of thoughts and ideas, social engagement (of which athletics is a large contributor) all play a part.

I agree with this point. But there are a lot of people who think that the purpose of college is vocational training.

But if the true purpose of a university was just "classroom learning" or "formal education", then going to college is nothing more than going to 13th grade. In high school, the teachers feed you the information that you learn. At quality universities, the faculty help you train yourself to learn on your own. That may include being spoonfed information, but it also includes independent learning, knowing how to critically question what you read, and how to develop ideas on your own.

Intercollegiate athletics isn't a necessary part of the university experience. But it certainly is consistent with the university experience. For the student-athletes, the athletic experience helps build discipline and teamwork. For non-athlete fans, the athletic experience helps build comaraderie and socialization. It is also a way to keep alumni in contact with their alma mater.

 

[RUSONIC]

wayside, wanamassa or oakhurst?.. wayside here[smoke]

Wayside also. The guy who wrote the opinion piece lives around the corner from me...damn!

 

[Knight Shift]

wonder if this is the asshole?

http://www.manta.com/c/mtmsvxk/amoss-assoc

Man, you sound pissed. He's fund raiser!

More Details for Amoss Assoc
Categorized under Promotions and Fund Raising. Our records show it was established in 2005 and incorporated in New Jersey. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 100000 and employs a staff of approximately 2.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Remember this idiot's name come Mischief Night next October.

And he destroys our environment and natural resources for personal profit.
Guy is a greedy Grade-A A-Hole.

 

[R1776U]

Wayside also. The guy who wrote the opinion piece lives around the corner from me...damn!

yea he lives close as hell to us.. i'm on the other side of bowne road

 

[straighttalkexpress]

The purpose of the university is to make money for the university. The education system is such a scam

 

[S.B. Crumb]

 

[R1776U]

25 Lancaster.. woot woot

http://www.manta.com/c/mtmsvxk/amoss-assoc

 

[CNJKnight]

Who owns a fundraising business? I would think it's in everyone' best interests that this guy close his business and move to North Dakota.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

You got to think, what really motivated this asshat to take the time and write that hogwash?

What is his true agenda?

 

[Rutgers1976]

The SL is always more than willing to print such opinions.

 

[BoroKnight]

Wayside also. The guy who wrote the opinion piece lives around the corner from me...damn!

Go TP his house. With scarlet TP

 

[BoroKnight]

The SL is always more than willing to print such opinions.

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And people are entitled to have them, just as we are entitled to point out how foolish and short-sighted they are.

 

[NickyNewark51]

Well the guy isn't wrong when he said the money could be redirected toward education - that's the whole point of the university.
I think anyone with an ounce of sense in their brain realizes big -time football at a university is a conflict of interest. But with that said I like football and we should try to win at almost al costs . If 60-70 kids don't really belong academically here and get a shoddy education so be it .

What money....without football their is no money to direct to any other goal...FB isn't forced on anyone like the military draft....whats next.....2 hand touch...how soft we've become as a society...

 

[scarlet night]

Go TP his house. With used TP

Fixed that for you

 

[RU Husky]

Well the guy isn't wrong when he said the money could be redirected toward education - that's the whole point of the university.
I think anyone with an ounce of sense in their brain realizes big -time football at a university is a conflict of interest. But with that said I like football and we should try to win at almost al costs . If 60-70 kids don't really belong academically here and get a shoddy education so be it .

What a crock! The more you post , it is apparent that you are the one without an ounce of sense. You engage in a let's win at all cost, scorch the earth criticism campaign and then hold up Al Golden as the poster boy of Rutgers football.

 

[R1776U]

Go TP his house. With scarlet TP

[jumpingsmile] should i drive up and down his street at 2am honking the horn?:D if @RUSONIC doesn't wanna TP his house?

 

[RUinPinehurst]

A PhD from Johns Hopkins, worked for Alcatel-Lucent. Former US Army captain. No dummy. Just misguided.