[BC] GDC's

[Alan Kline]

And besides, the people working as GDC's, as stated earlier in the thread,
do receive a form of compensation for their efforts--just not cash money.

As was stated, the use of a league-provided laptop is no small thing.  I'm
sure the NFL didn't buy bargain-basement computers from Wal-Mart.  Then,
there's sideline access during the games.  With many teams, money simply
can't buy even stadium access--for example, the Jets have a *ten-year
waiting list* for season tickets, and singles are *never* available.

How much does a season ticket cost?  I'd be willing to bet that there are
preferential parking privileges, too.

Overall, I sure wouldn't feel cheated.

Since, if I understand this, it's individuals who actually provide the
services, I don't see the SBE as subsidizing anything.  It sounds like
they simply "coordinate the coordinators", and as such, are providing a
service to members.

Now, if you want to talk about subsidizing the league, I think someone
posted a link the other day to an article about the proposed new stadium
for the Jets in Manhattan.  Sounds like there hasn't been a bigger
giveaway there since Peter Stuyvesant...

ak

On Sat, 21 May 2005, Bernie Courtney wrote:

> I don't see it as a subsidy to the NFL at all.
>
> Granted the NFL organized the coordination effort, but in the end its
> the various broadcasters who show up to cover these games that benefit
> from the coordination, not purely the NFL.  I see it as a win/win for
> all involved myself.  Granted you have your business agenda, but at
> some point you must step back and look what is better for the
> community as a whole and not just your bank account.  As it stands now
> a working system is in place...why should that change just to benefit
> your bottom line?