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Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser
I fly 150K to 200K miles a year in my regular job. Flying takes a LOT out of you. It's not just the dry air and the change in pressure, it's dealing with the logistics, security, tight schedules, luggage, etc. Driving 8 hours would be worse, I agree, but flying regularly is no picnic, either.
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I agree with you. I am not saying that flying or any travel is not a pain in the ***, because it clearly is. I fly as well sometimes and it can be a complete hassle. I would rather fly any day than drive any day if you ask me. I flew a 3 times this past year just for recreation and that was a pain on many levels. I went to Miami and St. Pete, Florida on two different occasions. I also went to LA at the end of the year on a plane. I took all flights out of Chicago and those were longer flight than most college officials in a region might normally take. Most officials at that level mainly work in the area they live (there are some very notable exceptions to this as well). So for example someone working for the Big Ten is likely living somewhere in the Midwest or in neighboring states. I know some officials that work in the Big Ten where I live and they are just flying for the most part a state over. In some cases they are an hour or two drive away. It is not at all easy, but if you work in some other conferences in the surrounding areas, you are not taking 2 and 3 hour flights. You might be taking flights that last an hour at the most if that at all. Then again, that does not factor your job and other commitments. I do not think Welmer has another job currently. So he can work 100+ games and not go back home every night.
Peace