Chris Lomas

@aakashgupta @grok what is the “transfer fee” referring to in this write up? Transfer where? Does this mean to pro?

In Germany, a talented 14-year-old earns his club money. In America, his parents pay the club $15,000 a year. That single inversion explains why "we will not" is the most accurate line ever written about US soccer. FIFA built a global system for this. Training compensation and solidarity payments send a cut of every transfer fee back to the clubs that developed the player, from age 12 onward. Develop one future pro and your academy gets paid for a decade. Barcelona's La Masia, Ajax, every Bundesliga academy runs on this logic. The kid is the asset. US Soccer refuses to enforce those rules. When Seattle's Crossfire Premier claimed its $60,000 share of DeAndre Yedlin's transfer to Tottenham, it got nothing. Claims on the Dempsey and Bradley transfers died partly because the federation couldn't even produce the youth training records. So American clubs earn zero dollars when a kid turns pro. They earn when a kid enrolls. Which makes the parent the customer, and the product is whatever keeps the parent writing checks: travel tournaments, hotel weekends, $500 showcase events, private training at $100 an hour. Elite pathways run $8,000 to $20,000 a year. A comparable academy spot in Italy costs about 120 euros. Follow the incentive one level deeper and it gets darker. A club dependent on fees can't cut its weakest paying players, so rosters optimize for retention over development. The scouting pool shrinks to families who can afford the cliff, which appears around age 11, exactly when development matters most. The country runs a talent filter sorted by household income instead of ability. Every four years someone proposes fixing this. The proposal always requires the people profiting from the $15,000 model to vote themselves out of business. They will not.

@DrJesseMorse Skatt & odunze,

Fantasy football, betting, DFS and NFL fans. Which NFL injured player is causing you the most concern heading into 2026? I’ll be making content based on your comments ⬇️

@DrJesseMorse @GuruFantasyWrld Who u got for this criteria?

@GuruFantasyWrld When was the last time a player returned and was effective from a dislocated knee? How’d Tank Dell do last year?

I changed my mind. “This year’s Christian Watson” is Tyreek Hill. Proven producer when healthy, who goes undrafted in most best ball contests, but has Top-15 upside if healthy (& signed). True leverage piece with your last pick.

@NewEraCap On your website and IG I see an image of the 9fifty hat for the 250th anniversary. But I can’t find the hat itself for purchase? Any help?

A game passed down, stitched into every generation. America's favorite pastime holds extra meaning this year as we celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. The Official 2026 MLB Independence Day Collection is available now. newer.ac/MLBIndependenc…

@CoachDanGo @CurryHicksSage What makes them overrated? I have a love/hate with them. Feel like i get outstanding workout in little time. functional for movement. If u can burpee u can do just about anything in normal life. This is my short pro burpee statement. But id be happy 2hear im wasting time-energy

@CurryHicksSage I was agreeing with you

What’s the most overrated exercise on the planet?

@DrJesseMorse Is this for the vaccine as well?

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@Tiger__Vibes @SHAQ I am thankful for the the Lord Jesus Christ waking me up this morning, and the family and home that he blessed me with.

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@JonFreier @TMobile I’m thankful for the Lord Jesus Christ waking me up this morning, and the family and home that he has blessed me with.

It's @TMobile Tuesday! As we head into Thanksgiving this week, I want to hear what you’re most thankful for. I’ll select a few folks to receive a $500 gift card to help with those holiday groceries.

@CFAPeachBowl Thankful that the Eagles took their foot off the gas last night

THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY 🦃 Rivalry Weekend is almost here, and we’re celebrating with a little gratitude challenge! Like this post + comment one thing you’re thankful for about your rival to enter (be nice 🫵) #CFAPeachBowl

@AdamKoffler @FDSportsbook I’ve been mulling these Tuten, Tucker, Metcalf in the flex for 3 days. This has been the most convincing thing I’ve seen yet.

Lotta questions on Bhayshul Tuten vs. Sean Tucker vs. Kenny Gainwell this week Here’s a data point worth looking at Anytime TD odds @FDSportsbook: Tuten -194 🔥 Tucker +185 Gainwell +300 Full PPR only way to go Kenny Tucker @ LAR a super tough matchup Tuten likely to score

@lids 💀

Who hacked our account?

@lids LETS GOOOO!!!! YALL REALLY SENDING OUT FREE HATS OR IS THIS JUST CAP?

ITS STILL ALL CAPS DAY SOMEWHERE 🗣️

@lids LETS GOOOO!!! YALL REALLY SENDING OUT FREE HATS OR IS THIS JUST CAP?

IT'S ALL CAPS DAY! IF YOU REPLY TO THIS IN ALL CAPS, WE MIGHT JUST SEND YOU A FREE HAT!

@FergSZN How bout them Cowboys!!

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@jbchoknows @FFSnoog Would u trade away DK for Nico straight up?

@FFSnoog TRADE FOR NICO!! STUD!! One of my Trade Targets for Week 9!!

Updated Week 9 WR Rankings & Tiers in Fantasy Football: TIER 1 1. Ja'Marr Chase 2. Puka Nacua 3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 4. Ceedee Lamb TIER 2 5. Rashee Rice 6. Amon-Ra St. Brown 7. Justin Jefferson TIER 3 8. Rome Odunze 9. Davante Adams 10. Nico Collins 11. Drake London 11. George Pickens 12. Ladd McConkey TIER 3 13. Marvin Harrison Jr. 14. Zay Flowers 15. Tee Higgins 16. DK Metcalf 17. Michael Pittman Jr. 18. Jordan Addison 19. Jaylen Waddle TIER 4 20. Chris Olave 21. Tetairoa McMillan 22. Courtland Sutton 23. Travis Hunter 24. Xavier Worthy 25. Brian Thomas Jr.

@DrJesseMorse In my league, you can drop players as long as they’re not in your lineup, even if they already played. Worth dropping Mooney for like a DAL backup rb, Christian Watson… or..?

@TheFFBallers Loved the pod! @andyholloway you’re not off the hook for that bold take on Puka however. You may have not have said “receiving”yards, but Puka will not be the first “player” with 12 - 100 yard games. That belongs to CMC in 2023. Unless u said 1st WR!?

Today's episode it out -Starts of the Week -Week 3 Breakdown -Trade Tactics #FantasyFootball Apple Podcasts: ball.rs/ApplePodcasts Spotify: ball.rs/Spotify Watch on YouTube: ball.rs/YouTube thefantasyfootballers.com/episodes/start…

@DrJesseMorse Dak threw for 200, Ceedee just didn’t catch it

Neither QB threw for over 200 yards. I hate the new NFL.