This is a pathetic attempt to control US swimmer's incomes.
What the hell is behind this inane decision?
Are we trying to kill off the sport slowly?
This decision is ridiculous !
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Now you are speaking my language.
Geek, I have been writing as if I were you this entire thread. Well, I have done my best, but none are as good as the original. Anyhow, I actually agree with you at about 51%, which is to say after some thought I think I would rather have the USOC collect the money and distribute it for the benefit of the sport. Though I certainly can understand why a few (10-20???) are upset about it.
I also disagree that noone will leave the sport because they cannot get a cap deal. The reason swimmers are sticking around longer is because they CAN get cap deals. And other deals as well obviously. I am not in favor of the days when elite swimmers go on to other things by age 22.
Now you are speaking my language.
Geek, I have been writing as if I were you this entire thread. Well, I have done my best, but none are as good as the original. Anyhow, I actually agree with you at about 51%, which is to say after some thought I think I would rather have the USOC collect the money and distribute it for the benefit of the sport. Though I certainly can understand why a few (10-20???) are upset about it.
I also disagree that noone will leave the sport because they cannot get a cap deal. The reason swimmers are sticking around longer is because they CAN get cap deals. And other deals as well obviously. I am not in favor of the days when elite swimmers go on to other things by age 22.
