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http://www.blackenterprise.com/wnba-salaries-nba-salaries-earn/ "While all ballers dream of one day playing professionally, the average WNBA rookie can expect to earn a disappointing $36,500 for the year, and WNBA players with at least three years of experience earn a minimum of $55,000 per year. Overall, the average WNBA player is paid around $72,000." "Nneka Ogwumike, the reigning WNBA MVP, who is one of the highest paid WNBA players, earned a mere $95,000 in 2016—the maximum salary in the league." This would suggest around 36,000.

However, it should be noted that with the way free agency went this season, no one should be spitting on 50 mil unless your name is Harper or Machado.

This is true, but you need leverage. Is Shane going to get more than 2.2 if goes back to school? No. Do the Rays really need him? No, they have very good young arm talent. So if you are the Rays and you don't want to pay a fine because this kid thinks he's worth more than 2.2 then you just don't. Brady Aiken told the Astros to keep their 5 mil and ended up signing for 2.5 mil the next year. The guy that is spitting on 50 mil is going to get 50 mil somewhere. Right now his competitiveness should be saying give me that 2.2 mil and watch what I can do.

FORMER USF STAR WILLIAMS SHINING FOR SUN IN HER THIRD WNBA SEASON June 26, 2018 By TOM ZEBOLDUSF Senior WriterTAMPA, JUNE 26, 2018 – Courtney Williams continues to make Bulls fans proud with the way she's progressing at the highest level of women's basketball.In her third season in the WNBA, the former USF star is the third-leading scorer for the Connecticut Sun at 12.5 points per game. The versatile 5-foot-8 guard also ranks third on the team with 6.0 rebounds per game after finishing her collegiate career with the third-most boards in USF history (931)."I never take it for granted. It's something I always wanted to do since I was little," said Williams of her flourishing WNBA career. "Sometimes it's still unbelievable to think about actually being here and playing a role on a team where I can impact it. It's an amazing feeling."Amazing is a good way to describe what Williams accomplished earlier this month.Facing the Washington Mystics on June 13, the highest WNBA Draft pick in USF history poured in a career-high 34 points to set the Sun's new franchise record for scoring in regulation."I think I just got it going," Williams said. "My teammates were getting me open and kept feeding me the ball because I had the hot hand. I was just knocking down shots. It was just one of those nights."Williams sank four three-pointers during her game for the ages and grabbed another franchise record with 15 total made field goals. Scoring 16 points in the third quarter, Williams also helped the Sun match another franchise record by erasing a 30-point deficit to take a lead, a feat that was originally accomplished back in 2010. Twitter Ads info and privacy "Coach is believing in me more and giving me a bigger role," said Williams, who is averaging 26.9 minutes through 13 games (all starts). "I'm just stepping up to the task."Williams built lots of momentum for her third WNBA season by showcasing her game in the land down under in 2017-18.In her first run with the Perth Lynx, Williams ranked second in the Women's National Basketball League with an average of 21.27 points and scored in double figures in all 22 games. Perth head coach Andy Stewart called Williams the best player in the WNBL after she scored 41 points in a win over Adelaide last December."It was super cool out there in Australia. I was playing with some amazing people and had an amazing coach who believed in me whole heartedly," Williams said. "He kind of just let me do what I do. That definitely reminded me of the USF days."No matter where she is in the world, Williams said she still keeps close tabs on the Bulls and was proud to see the program make its fourth straight NCAA tournament appearance last season."I definitely watch and I still follow the Twitter page, so I keep up with the stats," she said. "When I can catch a game, I definitely catch a game." Williams still ranks second on the USF career scoring chart with 2,304 points from 2012-15 and helped the Bulls start a string of six straight 20-plus win seasons."I definitely take pride in going to USF," she said. "I like the culture and tradition that's steadily building and growing at that program. Coach [Jose Fernandez] is doing a great job."Continuing to represent USF well on the pro stage is important to Williams, who gets another opportunity to shine against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night. The battle for first place in the Eastern Conference standings is set for a 7 p.m. start in Washington, D.C., and fans can watch the game online HERE."It's crazy, it's an amazing feeling playing on this team with our chemistry, our support for one another," said Williams of the 8-5 Sun. "Basketball is fun and playing on this team is more fun." About USF Women's BasketballTo stay up-to-date on the latest USF women's basketball news, follow the Bulls on social media (Twitter | Facebook | Instagram).

Yeah, there is very little to gain by coming back to school for him. This is the best deal he is going to get hands down. In all honesty, with as many young arms as the Rays have I don't see him having much leverage.

Video in link GJ Rockies: Montes named Pioneer League Player of the Week

http://www.usforacle.com/news/view.php/1034005/McClanahan-should-take-the-money-and-run "Here are some words of advice for Shane McClanahan: do not stay in school. Leave now and never look back. The Bulls’ former — actually, possibly still current ace — has yet to sign with the Tampa Bay Rays after being selected with the 31st overall pick in this month’s MLB Draft. Not much has come out from either side since, as McClanahan is the only unsigned Rays draft pick from the first 10 rounds. McClanahan and the Rays have until July 6 to come to an agreement. After that, the Rays would lose the lefty’s major league rights and McClanahan likely would return to USF for his redshirt junior season. USF officials told The Oracle on Monday that no decisions have been made. What’s with the hold up? It’s about money. Tampa Bay has a little more than $2.4 million remaining in its signing bonus pool that it could give McClanahan. If the historically-thrifty Rays were to award McClanahan more than that amount, they would face a fine and potentially worse punishments depending on how far over its allotment the team went. McClanahan is not likely to receive more than that amount. He’d be lucky if the Rays even offer him that much as a signing bonus, considering his pick was valued at $2.2 million. It’s time to accept that — or something similar — and sign. Entering the 2018 season, McClanahan was projected to be a top-10 pick in the draft, but he struggled with command during the season, finishing with a 5-6 record and a 3.42 ERA. He eventually fell to the first-round compensatory picks. The No. 10 pick in this year’s draft, Travis Swaggerty, signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates for $4.4 million. Theoretically, McClanahan’s value dropped by at least $2 million during USF’s season. But $2.2 million is still a lot of money and there are no guarantees that a similar offer will find its way to McClanahan in 2019. The potential downside of not signing now is not worth the risks associated with one more year of college ball. McClanahan already has a history of injury, missing the entire 2016 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Even without injury, the chances McClanahan does better next year are not guaranteed. There were 1,214 draft picks in 2018. Only 30 players were drafted higher than McClanahan. Of all people, McClanahan should know how unpredictable the MLB Draft can be. In 2015, McClanahan was projected to be drafted in the first 10 to 15 rounds, according to a spotlight on McClanahan published before this year’s draft by The News-Press, which is based out of Fort Myers. McClanahan was eventually drafted by the New York Mets in the 26th round. McClanahan’s decision was easy then – sign with USF, improve his game and hope to do better next time around. There’s always room for further improvement. Rather than spending another year at USF, McClanahan should take the money that comes with signing to an MLB club. The Rays aren’t realistically expecting McClanahan to be major league ready until toward the end of the 2020 season — and that’s in the most expedited of timelines. There’s plenty of time to work on mechanics in the minor leagues before he sees the bright lights of the majors. McClanahan’s decision should be easy. In fact, it should have already happened by now. McClanahan should accept what the Rays are offering, sign on the dotted line and begin his career as a professional baseball player as soon as possible." Its just an opinion piece but it offers an idea as to why he hasn't signed yet. Looks like he is wanting to be paid a little closer to his projected draft status. I don't think he will get that and should probably, like the article says, take what they are offering and get to work.

Exactly!

Oh yeah. That’s pretty legit. You might say so legit, that you wouldn’t be able to quit at kickoff.

Went to LSU

https://www.thedailystampede.com/2018/6/25/17504608/oviedo-hagerty-tackle-matt-lee-decommits-from-usf-football-ucf-charlie-strong-aac-josh-heupel Oviedo Hagerty Tackle Matt Lee Decommits From USF Football After verbally committing, the Knights quickly countered with their own offer on June 17. As he noted to Chris Hays of the Orlando Sentinel last month, he lives roughly “10 to 15 minutes” from Spectrum Stadium on top of having family members who attended the university. This brings the current number of #GreenBreed19 verbals back down to six. Well that didnt take long, Good riddance

The final kicks off tonight between Arkansas and Oregon St. Its a best a three series

I have never been accused of being a Gator sympathizer but I was disappointed to see Schwarz's career end like this. But what a catch.

Hogs send the Gators back to Florida. Arkansas has looked really good in Omaha. They are set up to have their ace go in game on on Monday night against Either Oregon St. or Mississippi St. who play tomorrow. Both will presumably have their aces go then.

They are as dominant in baseball as they are in football. Last years final was an all SEC matchup. (UFvLSU).

Texas tech goes home. Three of the final four teams represent the SEC

The weather has been awful up there. It does seem unusual but I don’t know too much about the area. Texas Tech will meet Florida in a round 1 rematch, loser goes home.

Shane’s inability to fix his strike throwing issues draws some concern with his development, but who knows who is really to blame for that. I don’t know about the JuCo kid. Getting knocked around on that level doesn’t give me much confidence at all. He may get some Friday/Saturday starts but I think two returners will start the year there.

Kowar’s 13 Ks and India’s three run leads UF past Texas 6-1. Horns are heading home. Weather pushed TTU and ARK to tomorrow

UT Vs Florida. One will go home.

For those who don't know, Miss St's HC resigned in Feb before he would be fired for cause. This team is being run by an interim coach, although he does have HC experience at Kentucky. http://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/article_70c406fc-1640-11e8-be26-f7c737dc0968.html

Tarps came off at 11:15 Miss St and UNC are on ESPN 2, Top 2, 0-1

My issue with JK has always been his interest in pointing out negative things, like attendance, and gloss over any positive things. I don’t have examples, but there have been times when I thought “that could have been written differently and it wouldn’t have seemed so negative”. You would think the beat writer for a school would take those steps to bring positivity to the program