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A stark point is made about the opacity of the grading process: If the identity of the graders remains hidden, how can we trust their evaluations? The possibility that grading could be manipulated for financial or strategic advantage fuels distrust.

The Cultural Impact and Future of Football

The dialogue transitions into broader reflections about football's health as a sport. One participant laments that today's players are less invested—less willing to care about rankings, grades, or legacy—and more focused on lucrative contracts or off-season ventures. This diminished engagement threatens the future of the sport's competitive integrity.