John Anthony Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 If you go to a bowl....you get jewelry...sometimes a watch....sometimes a ring. And you have input on the design. Nothing new here. At least the bowl eligible players are getting a cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleluck55 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 If you put players ring into ebay it comes up with 975 rings available for sale. And they all are pretty high dollar. Almost every school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurplePride92 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Fair enough, doesn't change the fact this has been going on for years and UK isn't breaking new ground here. For the record I agree that it's dumb but in the grand scheme who gives a rip. If the players like it great, whatever. Like I said it's been going on for years and most on here didn't even know. I had no clue. Saw the rings and discussion about it and started the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDEaston Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 This thread has taken a hilarious turn. I'm not one for participation trophies and while at first thought that appears what these type of rings are. However, take a look at it this way and see whether you think it's good or bad. By making a bowl game these kids (in general) helped make their school quite a bit of extra cash, so why not reward them with something that carries monetary value? Some of the kids will keep their rings because either they like the bling or the fact that it will bring back memories, good and bad I suppose. Others will sell the things and put a little extra cash in their pocket. I hate participation trophies, but on the other hand if your helping someone make a ton of money it's nice to be rewarded for your efforts every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurplePride92 Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 This thread has taken a hilarious turn. I'm not one for participation trophies and while at first thought that appears what these type of rings are. However, take a look at it this way and see whether you think it's good or bad. By making a bowl game these kids (in general) helped make their school quite a bit of extra cash, so why not reward them with something that carries monetary value? Some of the kids will keep their rings because either they like the bling or the fact that it will bring back memories, good and bad I suppose. Others will sell the things and put a little extra cash in their pocket. I hate participation trophies, but on the other hand if your helping someone make a ton of money it's nice to be rewarded for your efforts every once in a while. Nah. Their reward is their scholarship. At least that is what folks who say they shouldn't be getting paid say...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZJH Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Why did the Cats do this? Rings for losing a bowl game and winning a rivalry game? We really didn't win anything, I don't understand why teams get rings for their player for anything other than championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatz Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Why did the Cats do this? Rings for losing a bowl game and winning a rivalry game? We really didn't win anything, I don't understand why teams get rings for their player for anything other than championships. I agree totally that giving rings for appearing in a bowl is stupid. However they did win something. They won the Governor's Cup. :thumb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfClutch33 Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 This is incorrect. UofL did not go to a bowl under Kragthorpe. So either your friend is lying or it's a different ring. Dang, I should have verified, it was 2006 and they were really good that year, and that was Petrino's last year I think lol. My bad. That is the year they won the Orange Bowl. See what happens when you don't verify a response and your a quick trigger. My bad on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDeuce Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Dang, I should have verified, it was 2006 and they were really good that year, and that was Petrino's last year I think lol. My bad. That is the year they won the Orange Bowl. See what happens when you don't verify a response and your a quick trigger. My bad on that one. No worries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Anthony Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Why did the Cats do this? Rings for losing a bowl game and winning a rivalry game? We really didn't win anything, I don't understand why teams get rings for their player for anything other than championships. Well Stoops prob got like a 250k bonus for becoming bowl eligible, maybe it's a token of appreciation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjkbt Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Well Stoops prob got like a 250k bonus for becoming bowl eligible, maybe it's a token of appreciation? I wonder if he paid for the rings from the $250k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16thBBall Fan Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 To me this is as bad as Tom Crean at Indiana a few years back.:no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 To me this is as bad as Tom Crean at Indiana a few years back.:no: Indiana Basketball is EXPECTED to win...when UK Football gets to the level of the IU Basketball Program Historically, I'll agree with you. IF UK Basketball celebrated a regular season win the way IU did then you'd have a valid comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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