America 1979

Chapter 114 The Disastrous Marriage

Joe Montana agreed, and Bill stopped being polite, and directly described the scenes mentioned by Yevgeny to the quarterback of the [-]ers.

"There is no problem at all. How can I contact the reporter? If it is an ordinary media reporter, any TV station affiliated to it will do. But if you want to increase your exposure in the sports reporter circle, you have to use your brain a little bit."

What Mr. Montana said made Bill a little confused. He took out his notebook and pen and asked in detail: "Is there anything else that needs attention?"

Bill's move made the other two laugh, and Joe Montana waved his hand, "You don't have to write it down like this, we can just communicate verbally."

After putting away the paper and pen on the 88th, the NFL professional star gave his opinion, "It's like this, the three major TV networks have their own sports channels, but the influence is slightly different. I personally prefer ABC Sports, They are more professional in football. You can ask your agent to contact..."

He was halfway through the conversation before remembering that college athletes aren't allowed to sign agency contracts.

"Let's put it another way, you have the people involved contact the more mediocre reporters at ABC Sports to carry out these tasks."

Famous big journalists have their own style, and it is easy for their peers to spot some details, so they are not used.

At the beginning of [-], ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network), the most influential sports TV network, had only been on the air for more than three years, and it was even in the stage of burning money.Its take-off was under the operation of Buffett in [-], after Cap city acquired ABC, the American broadcasting company.

"Do you have any advice for me? Other than what my coach said earlier."

At the end of the topic, Bill checked and filled in the gaps again.

"Well... you are from New York State, right? You can return to your high school during the summer vacation to share with the high school team players some experience in getting a college admission letter, playing in a college team, and future career planning. , and let the reporters follow, to increase the exposure somewhat.”

Joe Montana gave his final opinion, and after Bill expressed his thanks, he left Montana Manor with Sophia.

"By the way, why didn't I see his wife, Cass Montana?"

Number 760 driving a Volvo 88 asked Sophia, who was sitting in the co-pilot seat.

"I don't know if I should say it." The Italian girl's heart was burning with gossip. "From what I heard from my friends, Cass basically spent all Joe Montana's money. The two didn't get along because of this. What I don't understand is that Joe is also considered a top superstar, everyone who watches football games knows him, how much did Cass spend? Is it a few million?"

Bill made an estimate and denied the claim of several million.

"How is it possible. As a quasi-professional player, let me describe to you Joe Montana's four-year career income."

While driving, he told Sophia the doorway.

"Joe Montana made his debut in the draft in 82. At that time, his pick was the 40nd overall pick in the third round. According to the market price four years ago, his annual salary was only 82 to [-] yuan, and the contract would last for four years. Even if he won If you have been an MVP for [-] years, at most you will get more bonuses, and your contract salary will not change at all.”

Rookie players selected by professional teams in the NFL draft camp generally have to sign a four-year contract, also known as a two-plus-two contract. After four years, they can become free agents and circulate freely between professional teams.

"As for the player's contract salary, excluding the expenses on the body, the agent's commission, and the big money to the IRS, state tax bureau, local tax agency, etc., if he actually gets 40.00%, it means that he hired a good accountant. Most People can get more than 30.00% of the money.”

After the implementation of the Economic Recovery and Taxation Act, the top tax rate changed from October 40.00 to 40.00% [-], and from July [-] to [-]% [-]. Professional athletes still have to pay huge taxes .

Even after 40 years, athletes are still getting less than half of their contract wages.

Sophia opened her mouth wide, "Then the money he got in four years was only $80 million? That house cost a lot, right? I think what you said is wrong, how could it be so little? He is a national celebrity."

"The fact is that the NFL has been expanding rapidly in recent years. Last year, the Super Bowl set a record for the highest ratings in history, but the players didn't make much profit. They took as much money as the contract salary. "

In 72, professional NFL players held a strike, but the result was only to increase the player union's right to speak. Even the players' free transfers were not discussed. The huge income of the NFL has nothing to do with the players.

"The same is true for football-related careers. For example, the former head coach of the University of Alabama, Paul Bryant, led their Crimson Tide team to more than a dozen SEC Southeastern Conference championships. His annual salary is $45, and the school provides him with a car and a luxury house. Do you know the rumored salary of his successor?"

Sofitel shook her head cooperatively.

"80, it doesn't deserve a car or a house, it's just the first year. There are even head coaches of the D-1 school team, who get an annual salary of 50 dollars a year, but once they jump to the USFL league, they can Get a salary of [-] to [-]."

Bill also shared the gossip he heard.

Today's rugby industry is growing wildly, and the wages of players have also risen accordingly.In the newly established USFL professional league last year, more than a dozen owners formed their own teams, preparing to hold a regular season in the NFL offseason to attract fans who have no games to watch.

Therefore, USFL bosses use high salaries to recruit high-level players from NFL professional teams, and NFL professional teams are also rapidly raising prices in order to retain free agents. In just a few months, a player may increase his salary by 50.00% .

There are also many internal conflicts in the NFL. President Rozelle and the owner of the Oakland Raiders, Al Davis, are at odds. Some teams want to move to big cities, which exacerbates the turmoil in the football industry.

Sophia clicked her tongue, "Which rich people are playing professional teams? Why do they cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to hire people? Ordinary people can barely earn so much money in their lifetime."

"In the USFL, the more famous owner may be the well-known real estate businessman in New York City. He bought the New Jersey General Army for 1000 million US dollars, and joined other team owners to try to seize the NFL's monopoly in professional football. But I don't know. Watch him, this guy is only going to sell his apartment."

The Golden Retriever can lose money even in casinos, and it is almost impossible to run a professional team across borders.

In fact, as far as Bill knew, the man's investment in the sports industry was as successful as WWE.

PS: Ask for a recommendation ticket and ask for a monthly ticket.

(End of this chapter)