‘Players who retired after 1993, the year of the landmark CBA that brought the salary cap, have wonderful benefits. Retired players who bowed out before 1993, and particularly before 1982, have benefits that aren’t nearly as good as one might expect from the most popular sport in North America.’
Archives for May 2, 2010
Spiller did it right
‘This young man is on his way to the big time, and his Clemson “family” couldn’t be prouder or happier than his real family in Lake Butler, Fla. For Spiller did it right. He resisted the lure of NFL riches to return to Clemson for his final year of eligibility and graduated with a degree in sociology last December. The Clemson trustee board gave him a standing ovation at graduation.’