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Xmas will bring renewed riches for Jerry Jones
For Jimmy Garoppollo, is a boost in pay on its way?
Super Bowl 52 is Sunday, February 4, 2018

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Andy Dolich
 
It's Only Money 

By Andy Dolich

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Titanic Tuesday, Free Friday and Small Business Saturday. Clearly we are in the full contact Holiday spending season. The sports world plays a major role in this December deluge of disposable dollars.

As we know, the color of fluid that runs through the world of sports is green. Lately there has been a tidal wave of cash breaking on sports shores everywhere. If you are looking for suggestions for holiday gifting, this overview may help.

Christmas bonus!
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was steaming and screaming about the five year contract extension for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The commish's new deal will total $200 million with a private jet for life.....with the fuel bills paid.

Mr. Jones is in the midst of a Cowboy Conundrum both on-and-off the field. When he slides down the banister to his Texas-sized Xmas tree he will see a box marked Net Asset Value. When the spring-loaded box pops opens, the $4.5 billion value of his Cowboys should put a smile on his face and commissioner Goodell's contract in his rear view mirror for the holidays.

Commissioner's coin
Forty million a year for the NFL main man. Here is how the rest of the Big Four stack up.
NBA - Adam Silver -- $10 million annually
NHL - Gary Bettman -- $10 million annually
MLB - Rob Manfred -- $11 million annually

You're fired!
I'm not sure where you can purchase a golden parachute but these college football coaches are going to have a very Merry Holiday Season even though all their logoed wardrobes are now on the way to the attic. Buyouts for fired college football coaches include:
$12.3 million for Todd Graham of ASU
$12.2 million for Jim Mora of UCLA
$10.4 million for Kevin Sumlin of Texas A&M
$8.3 million for Butch Jones of Tennessee
$6.6 million for Mike Riley of Nebraska
$5.9 million for Bret Bielema of Arkansas

Tag, you're it!
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will see his salary go from $820,077 this season to a direct deposit of $23 million if he get's the franchise tag from his new team in 2018. That's Patriotism. If the 49ers sign him to a long term contract, Jimmy G could be banking real money.

Gotta be the shoes
If you can't get by this holiday without a new pair of kicks, how about the Christian Louboutin Louis Orlato Hi-Top leather trainers at $3,295 or the Red Versace Idol Tonal Palazzo Leather Hi-Tops? Yours for only $1,175, not including socks.

If your little hoopsters wanna be like Steph and you're on a budget, try Under Armour Kids Preschool Curry 3Zero basketball shoes at $49.98.

Psst! Hey buddy, need a ticket?
If you are heading for Super Bowl LII (52) in balmy Minnesota, you might as well go with the NFL Platinum package: Field level seat, pregame party, Delta 360 Lounge and access to the field after the game. It's only $13,499 per seat.

Looking for something a bit warmer? Try the NBA All-Star game on February 18, 2018 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and ask for Loge 112, Row 4. Four tickets will only cost you $46,096.

Want to see the Giants and the A's in the 2018 Bay Bridge series? Put this stocking stuffer under your tree -- four bleacher seats for the game at the Coliseum for $44, on March 25.

Auction items in sports
Babe Ruth's 1920 Yankees jersey sold for $4.4 million. You could find the buyer and see if you can break the record, after you win next week's Powerball.

Running low on cash and looking for the perfect gift?
Make sure you reserve tickets for the A's game at the Coliseum on April 17 when all the tickets will be free. It's the A's gift to their fans, to celebrate the franchise's 50th Anniversary season in Oakland.

Happy Holidays and always remember, the best things in life are free!

Andy Dolich, President, Dolich Consulting -- Dolich has held executive positions in the NFL (San Francisco 49ers), NBA (Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers), MLB (Oakland A's), NHL (Washington Capitals) Pro Soccer and Lacrosse. He is the Entrepreneur in Residence at Menlo College and coauthor of

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