RebelGator » 11 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm » wrote: ↑
The
Seattle Seahawks captured their second Lombardi Trophy Sunday night at Levi's Stadium, defeating the
New England Patriots in
Super Bowl LX in California. Quarterback Sam Darnold was good enough in the game, completing 19 passes of his 38 attempts.According to Sportico reporter Kurt Badenhausen, the Golden State's notorious "jock tax" means Darnold will fork over more in taxes than he receives in his Super Bowl winner's bonus."California has the highest income tax of any state, and the Super Bowl means 8 'duty days' in CA. Taxes hit your annual comp," Badenhausen
posted. "Super Bowl winner bonus from
NFL: $178K/player. Sam Darnold's estimated CA taxes: $249K."Per this terrible math, Darnold receives $178,000 for winning the Super Bowl but owes California an estimated $249,000 in state income tax for his time in the state. It is a $71,000 net loss for helping the Seahawks to win the NFL final.
**** California, NFL, marketing, etc.
Getting duped on a "Buy 3, get one free" tire deal is one thing.
At least you end up with a net gain of four tires.
However, fans being what they are will be forever duped by some **** riding on his
"Superbowl Win!" for the rest of his life and make that pittance back with appearances and autographs.
That whole passel of weasels and dupes ain't for me.
Please seat yourself.
I like the very things you hate.