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"Player sources said owners have reneged on a simplified formula that would have given players 48 percent of all revenue."

Posted by David (aka David) Jun 30 '11, 16:16

"Players calculate that under the owners' proposal, it would leave them with approximately with a 45 percent take on revenue, an "unacceptable" amount that one player source said "sets us back to March 11 ... before the lockout.""

This is maddening.

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It shows I'm a non-sports guy when I think "show me another talent-based industry where salaries make up 45% of revenues" - Roger More Jun 30, 16:47
Part of that doesn't ring true. - the wrong element, bad guy Jun 30, 16:29
if the NFL or NBA don't figure it out, expect the Government to step in. Too much money, too many jobs on the line (not talking about owers/athletes) -- nm - Remlik Jun 30, 16:18 9
- *rides into Gilette stadium on a horse with musket and bells* -- nm - Sarah P Jun 30, 16:34 1
  - (to warn the british about soccer) -- nm - moles Jun 30, 16:35
- that will never hapen -- nm - moles Jun 30, 16:24 6
  - if both the NBA and NFL are out of work next year....it'll be ugly. -- nm - Remlik Jun 30, 16:28 2
    - none of which is the government's concern -- nm - moles Jun 30, 16:29 1
      - of course it is. (I agree with you) but if that many sports franchises not working means a hit to the fall economy. -- nm - Remlik Jun 30, 16:32
  - But if wishes were horses... -- nm - David Jun 30, 16:24 2
    - it'll be the adult version of marge getting itchy and scratchy cartoons banned - moles Jun 30, 16:26 1
      - Thank you for this relatable analogy. You're speaking my language! -- nm - David Jun 30, 17:15

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"Player sources said owners have reneged on a simplified formula that would have given players 48 percent of all revenue."

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