The View From Wisconsin

Just a random set of rants from a Sports Fan from Wisconsin.

Monday, July 04, 2005

The Lockout In A Nutshell

Owners cried poverty.
Players didn't trust owners.
Owners said "we'll sit."
Players didn't believe them.
Owners sat.
Players tried to nudge owners.
Owners sat.
Players made massive concessions.
Owners sat.
Players got worried, actually agreed to "cost certainty"
Owners said, "not enough, sorry."
Players panicked.
Owners cancelled the season.
Players caved.
Owners demanded everything.
Players started making minor demands.
Owners got lawyers involved.
Players drew out the negotiations forever by adding their own lawyers.
ESPN said "bye."
Owners got what they wanted.
Players got shafted, but now are 54% partners with the owners.
Owners will still make money, though much less because of the lockout.
Players will still make money, though much less because of the lockout.

Meanwhile, the fans get screwed over.

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"And there you go..."

# posted by Joseph Houk @ 4:12 AM - 0 comments