Week 14 - Money and the NFL Lockout

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One major issue we discussed in class is was money.  What is better to describe the obsession with money than the NFL lockout? I'll tell you....Absolutely nothing.  A few years back the NHL lockout occurred, but was resolved a few weeks into the season.  Now, we're faced with another set of athletes and owners who can't come to a simple agreement.  "Although Judge Nelson has ordered both sides to negotiate, that does not mean that they must settle. At this point, it would require major concessions on either side for a new deal to get done, which seems unlikely to happen. It would appear that both sides would like to await the judge's ruling before returning to any serious negotiations."  With the draft coming up, players and fans alike are anxious to see if a decision can be made regarding pay and amenities for NFL players.  It makes me sad to see that, in the long run, these players will still be making more than the average American and they can't come to an agreement.
But again I say, "It's all about the money, honey."  In my opinion, these athletes and owners are getting paid too much as it is. Why can't they come to a simple agreement on salaries that are already far surpassing what they should be making in the world's economy.  These athletes aren't even taking into account the millions of dollars that they make in endorsement deals every year.  I just really want to see if they can come to a consensus before the season was supposed to start.