Learning About Money

The NCAA will allow college athletes to earn extra money off their name. Nobody really knows how this will impact the student.

College athletes are never taught how to manage the money they might get.

Studies show that 78% of NFL players have financial issues within two years of retirement.

That is a very shocking statement.

Pats Bye Week 2019

With the Pats having a bye week, I watched most of the game between the Chiefs and Titans. It was a great one with the Titans winning on the last play of the game on a blocked field goal.

I saw parts of others and highlights. One thing all the games had in common was empty seats in the stadium with few exceptions.

How many tickets does a team really sell? Nobody really knows. If you give them away, at least people might show up.

Heading To 1-11

UMass took another beating today losing 63-7 to Army. They have the worst ranked defense in Division 1 and today was no exception.

They held Army to 49 yards of passing, but gave up 498 on the ground.

With two games left in the season on the road against Northwestern and BYU, it looks like the team will finish 1-11 unless something big happens.

Early Planning

Pats rookie CB Joejuan Williams has only been active for three games, but is a great example for other younger players.

As the 13th selection in the second round, he signed a four year/ $6.6 million contract with $4.1 guaranteed.

He said he invests at least 90% of his money from his game checks. He is determined not to be broke when he is older as is the case with so many players.

He paid off his mother's student loans and bought her a car, but has avoided splurging on big ticket items.

Plays have the opportunity to have lifetime financial security, but make many bad decisions along the way. They have too much money at an early age and think it will last forever.

Bye Week 2019

The Pats are 8-1 with a bye. How will the season end? They have a lot of hope.

There are issues in all three phases of the game. Their future will depend on how they actually play.

It's all about getting to the playoffs.

How far will they go?

Gase Time

Jets coach Adam Gase is already on the hot seat with a record of 1-7 this season. The rookie coach might not be here next year if the trend continues.

The Jets have the worst offense in the league with an average of 12 points per game and 223.5 yards.

Team owner Woody Johnson is having his brother run the team while he serves as ambassador to England. While in charge, the team's record is 10-30.

Nothing is going well.

No Big Loss

I don't understand all the concern of the Pats losing 37-20 to the Ravens on SNF.

It's probably a good thing that the pressure of an undefeated season is over.

They have a bye and then the last seven games of the season.

It's all about now.

Lamar Night

The Pats are favored over the Ravens by 3 1/2 points. Many in the media feel that the Pats might suffer their first defeat of the season when they play Sunday night.

They are saying Lamar Jackson is a better quarterback then Tom Brady. If they base it on statistics, they might be right.

It will be interesting to see how the defense attacks Jackson and the Ravens offense.

Big Pay For Them

There is no doubt that some major college head football coaches get so much money, especially at state schools.

They are always the highest paid state employee compared to anyone.

The Governor in Alabama makes $126,000 annually, but Nick Saban earns $8.9 million.

Dabo Swinney checks in at $9.3 million with Clemson while the South Carolina leader get s $106,000.

There is certainly a lot of pressure to win at this level.

Watt Dims For Season

JJ Watt has been a three time Defensive Player of the Year, but seems to have an injury jinx that his robbing him of his career.

He suffered a torn left pectoral muscle against the Raiders yesterday and will be lost for the season.

He played all 16 games last year after missing most of 2016 from two back surgeries and most of 2017 with a broken leg.

His injuries could happen to anyone, but Watt might be one of those players whose career gets cut short because of the toll on his body.

Special Stats

Where do they come up with some of the stats we hear almost instantly?

When the Pats had a field goal blocked by the Browns today, it was their first one by an opponent since 2006.

Every team in the NFL has had at least two during that period.

There is no doubt that this will be a big focal point at team meetings this week as Coach Belichick places such a great emphasis on special teams.

UMass Loses Again

When a team scores 35 points from 239 yards of passing and 200 rushing, they should usually win the game.

It didn't matter for UMass today as they lost 56-35 to UConn. Both teams came into the game with a 1-6 record.

UConn had 539 yards of offense from 213 passing and 326 on the ground.

Once again, UMass continues to have one of the worst defenses in Division 1 with no hope in sight for improvement this season.