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In response to "I just don't understand that. The Olympics represent everything that is right about sports." by David

The olypians usually do. The Olympics are about making money.

Posted by musubi Feb 18 '10, 10:52

It's like most college athletes are about what is pure in sports, but the NCAA isn't.

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heh, this is the guy who likes to say i'm a cynic....nm - x Feb 18, 11:00
Don't you go to baseball games? -- nm - loosilu Feb 18, 10:58
so you watch pick up games of basketball to "keep it real" -- nm - CQ Feb 18, 10:54
Or, in this case, losing $200 million of it. -- nm - David Feb 18, 10:53
there are altruistic sports leagues, just formed to celebrate awesomeness as a non-profit? -- nm - TFox Feb 18, 10:53 3
- Don't get me wrong, that's not why I haven't watched. I have no problem with The Olympics being about money. - musubi Feb 18, 10:56
- (and if there was, wouldn't the Olympics probably be closest to it?) -- nm - TFox Feb 18, 10:54
- We call that the Arena Football League - Will Hunting Feb 18, 10:54
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- True. I've read a lot of recaps and read some profiles. I'm just don't feel compelled to watch. I probably will at some point. - musubi Feb 18, 10:55

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