Signing Off for 30 Days (Maybe More)
I enjoy reading the board each day and enjoy the daily podcasts, but after 1,260 days (the length of time NIL has been around, according to Google) of being told I’m stupid for still liking college football, I kept coming back for more.
I’ve been an annual subscriber to this site ($106.95 auto-drafted on December 5th, after tax), a daily listener to most MPW podcasts, and even got my wife to start listening. Multi-year member - my profile says I joined Jan 2006.
I understand on one cares – I’m posting this so I can get something out of the $106.95 renewal, and my own peace of mind. I’m taking a break. Here are the reasons why:
I enjoy reading the board each day and enjoy the daily podcasts, but after 1,260 days (the length of time NIL has been around, according to Google) of being told I’m stupid for still liking college football, I kept coming back for more.
I’ve been an annual subscriber to this site ($106.95 auto-drafted on December 5th, after tax), a daily listener to most MPW podcasts, and even got my wife to start listening. Multi-year member - my profile says I joined Jan 2006.
I understand on one cares – I’m posting this so I can get something out of the $106.95 renewal, and my own peace of mind. I’m taking a break. Here are the reasons why:
- Let AJ Talk More on MacMondays
Neal and especially Tyler, y’all dominate the conversation too much on MacMondays. AJ brings smart, honest, and insightful takes, and he doesn’t let fandom bias cloud his opinion—qualities I really value. Yet he’s constantly overshadowed.
- The Red-and-Blue-Glasses Comment (this was the kicker)
At the 40:44 mark of today’s podcast, there was a comment about how “they want you to tell them how Deshawn Womack, even though he didn’t really contribute at LSU, is going to be an elite player at Ole Miss.”
- Write the Stories
Today’s podcast Neal was mad - holding back from reporting the numbers, multi-year agreements, opts outs and writing “financial terms are not disclosed”. Well, Neal,you’re the publisher. If that’s a topic worth writing, write it. If you’re not going to do that, and if you won’t give honest analysis about portal players, why not just merge with the Spirit? - Constant NIL and college football Negativity
Every day, especially since the end of football season, I’ve heard the same thing: College sports aren’t pro sports, NIL is dumb, etc. I get it. You think NIL is ruining college sports. I get it!!! But could we have a day or two without rehashing the same complaints – how about once a week instead of five times a week? Since that doesn’t seem likely, I’ll take the break instead.
Life is too short to yell at my phone in frustration. So, with all sincerity, thank you to Neal, Chase, Jeffrey, Tyler, and my two new favorite MPW voices, AJ and Josh. I hope y’all have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful time with your families.
We are all blessed in very special ways. May we have the eyes and hearts to appreciate those blessings even more this Christmas.
And thank you to Jeffrey Wright for defending the silent majority at the 41:05 mark of today’s podcast—I appreciate that!
Life is also too short to miss out on a good thing - you’re still the prettiest girl at the dance - See y’all sometime in January!
We are all blessed in very special ways. May we have the eyes and hearts to appreciate those blessings even more this Christmas.
And thank you to Jeffrey Wright for defending the silent majority at the 41:05 mark of today’s podcast—I appreciate that!
Life is also too short to miss out on a good thing - you’re still the prettiest girl at the dance - See y’all sometime in January!
