Over the Hedge by T Lewis and Michael Fry for September 15, 2013

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verne: Where did you get a signed johnny football jersey? rJ: paid for it. verne: Rj, it's against ncaa rules for you to pay a player for signed memorabilia! rj: why? Verne: because he could be susceptible to influence and besmirch the sanctity of the game. rj: A game that doesn't allow a player to benefit from the sale of his jersey he made valuable by his effort? verne: it's complicated. RJ: no, it's a business....a business that thrives on cheap as in free labor. but he player gets a free education...in how little they're valued. hammy: I got a signed mini helmet! Verne: you don't have money..how did you pay for the jersey? rj: I traded him a signed twinkie....he's not a very good negotiator. hammy: And it fits!