RAMS: QB Mathew Stafford, the 10th player in NFL history with over 60,000 career passing yards. EAGLES Vs COWBOYS: Perhaps the biggest news of this close game, was the early ejection of Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected after just six seconds after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Carter says it was an accident. He did not intend to spit on anyone. It was a mistake that happened on my side. It won’t happen again,” Carter, said after the game. “I feel bad for just my teammates and fans out there. I’m doing it for them. I’m doing it for my family, also. But the fans, they showed the most love.” For those of you who are new here. This is how confidence ranking goes, let me explain. If we were playing an office pool,(which we ARE NOT). The object is to score the most points. To obtain the score YOU rank the teams by how confident you are a team will win its game. EXAMPLE: Say this week we have 16 games. The team you are most confident will win you would assign the number 16 and follow down to the team you are least confident in and assign that number 1. You add up the TOTAL CORRECT PICKS.. That would be your score. We use the Monday night (Last game played) as a TIE BREAKER. The tie is broken by the closest to the total (that is the COMBINED score of the two participating teams) final score, without going over. YOU can adopt the scoring described above. Or, the optional method. A negative score for missed games. We will continue to get a positive score for correct predictions. EXAMPLE: if you scored 1 pt on the first game and you had 15 pts on the second game and lost you would still have 1 pt. 1. HOWEVER. with the same scenario new scoring system would result with a –14 score If we were playing this is how my sheet would look; My pick will be in bold Capital letters. you can use circling, underlining, or highlighting. I will show my correct points in Bold I will fill in my picks Thursday. Until then feel free to: Just copy and paste for your own Fun Pool Use. Or to see if you can beat me. IF YOU SEE I MADE A MIS-COPY OF THE GAMES AND TIMES FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AND TELL ME I GOOFED. NFL RULE CHANGES FOR 205 1. Dynamic Kickoff NFL clubs amended Rule 6 to modify and make permanent the new form of free kick play implemented in 2024. The play is designed to: ALIGN players on both teams closer together and restricting movement to reduce space and speed. Promote more returns. 2025 modifications to the existing rule include: Modifying the alignment requirements for receiving team players in the setup zone so they may have a maximum of three players in the setup zone not on the restraining line, but never more than one player in each of the three areas within the setup zone bordered by the sidelines and inbounds lines. Changing the dead ball spot after a touchback to the 35-yard line if the ball lands in the end zone and is downed in the end zone by the receiving team or goes out of bounds behind the receiving team’s goal line. Allowing teams to declare an onside kick at any point during a game as long as they are trailing their opponent, as opposed to only in the fourth quarter. 2. Overtime Procedures NFL teams adopted to align the postseason and regular season overtime rules by granting both teams an opportunity to possess the ball regardless of the outcome of the first possession, subject to a 10-minute overtime period in the regular season. This amendment was proposed by Philadelphia 3. Instant Replay Assist NFL clubs voted to amend Rule 15 to expand Instant Replay’s ability to advise the on-field officials on specific, objective aspects of a play and/or to address game administration issues when clear and obvious video evidence is present. This amendment was proposed by the Competition Committee. For more in depth explanation of rule changes, and 2025 Approved Bylaws and Resolutions Please follow the link below. https://operations.nfl.com/the-rules/rules-changes/2025-rules-changes/ BYES: NONE TRIVIA TIME: How many teams are in the NFL? Answer Below pick sheet All Times EDT (As You all know EDT is really AST [Atlantic Standard Time. ] Politicians just don’t know how to tell the truth. GAME TV VISITOR SCORE HOME SCORE CONFIDENCE RUNNING SCORE THURSDAY 09/04/25 20:20 1 NBC Cowboys (0–0) 20 @ EAGLES (0–0) 24 16 16/16 FRIDAY 09/05/25 20:00 2 YOU TUBE CHIEFS (0–0) 21 @ Chargers (0–0) 27 9 16/7 SUNDAY 09/07/25 13:00 3 FOX BUCCANEERS (0–0) 23 @ Falcons (0–0) 20 3 19/10 4 FOX BENGALS (0–0) 17 @ Browns (0–0) 16 12 31/22 5 CBS Dolphins (0–0) 8 @ COLTS (0–0) 33 1 32/23 6 FOX Panthers (0–0) 10 @ JAGUARS (0–0) 26 11 43/34 7 CBS Raiders (0–0) 20 @ PATRIOTS (0–0) 13 7 43/27 8 CBS CARDINALS (0–0) 20 @ Saints (0–0) 13 14 57/41 9 CBS STEELERS (0–0) 34 @ Jets (0–0) 32 6 63/47 10 FOX Giants (0–0) 6 @ COMMANDERS (0–0) 21 13 76/60 SUNDAY 09/07/25 16:05 11 FOX Titans (0–0) 12 @ BRONCOS (0–0) 20 15 91/75 12 FOX 49’ERS (0–0) 17 @ Seahawks (0–0) 13 8 99/83 SUNDAY 09/07/25 16:25 13 FOX Lions (0–0) 13 @ PACKERS (0–0) 27 5 104/88 14 FOX Texans (0–0) 9 @ RAMS (0–0) 14 10 114/98 SUNDAY 09/07/25 20:20 15 NBC RAVENS (0–0) 40 @ Bills (0–0) 41 2 114/96 MONDAY 09/08/25 20:15 16 ESPN/ABC VIKINGS (0–0) 27 @ Bears (0–0) 24 4 118/100 87%/13% GAMES 13/3 81%/3% Points Possible 136 Tie Break (Total score last game) 30 Total 51 Points off –21 TRIVIA ANSWER 32 Views: 1
Month: August 2025
NBA Vs WNBA PLAYER PAY
I was wondering about WHY the WNBA players were constantly complaining about the pay they receive compared to the money NBA players make. (I say “make” instead of earn because, although they make their living this way, IT is still a GAME. In my day we played a game because we had fun, and enjoyed playing basketball. I would play any time, any place all day long. To be paid for it was just a bonus.). Early NBA players played pretty much the same way. Many had second jobs, (as do the WNBA players), to supplement their life expenses. Now they do not play BASKETBALL. They play a different game. Made up of some REAL BASKETBALL RULES, but a great many new rules, to make the game easier, and make more money for doing it. But I digress. Back to the title subject I figured the reason the ladies didn’t make the same money as the guys, was because the WNBA doesn’t generate the income as the NBA. But after looking into the situation more closely I found a real reason for the complaint. It appears to me now a valid reason. So here is what I found that changed my mind. Here’s how the NBA and WNBA compare in terms of league income and what players earn on average, based on the most recent reliable data: — League Revenue & Player Pay: NBA vs. WNBA Revenue Share for Players In the NBA, players receive approximately 50% of league revenue under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) . In contrast, WNBA players currently get only about 9.3% of the league’s revenue—far less than their male counterparts . Some sources mention a higher—though conditional—share of around 20%, tied to surpassing revenue targets , but the widely accepted figure remains 9.3%. — Average Player Salaries NBA Average NBA salary is around $11.9 million per year . Other sources estimate about $9.6 million . WNBA The average WNBA base salary in 2025 is approximately $102,249 . Some higher-end estimates place it closer to $147,745 . Current salary range (2025): Minimum ~$66,000, Maximum ~$249,000–$252,000 . — Summary Comparison Category NBA (approx.) WNBA (approx.) Player Revenue Share ~50% ~9.3% Average Salary $9.6M – $11.9M $102K – $148K Salary Range (Min–Max) ~$1M – >$50M ~$66K – ~$252K — Key Takeaways Huge financial resource gap between leagues explains much of the pay disparity. Structural disparity persists, as WNBA players receive a much smaller share of revenue despite growing league popularity . The WNBA is actively negotiating a new CBA, seeking better revenue sharing and salaries in response to record attendance, rising media rights deals, and player advocacy . Views: 1
