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And wrong on so many levels. NIL is 90% of the way to destroying college football. Basketball too, probably.
I don't mind the kids wanting to make money, hell who doesn't wanna make money but I hate the transferring at the drop of a hat and the ever growing "opt" outs. In my opinion having 1/4 of your starters sitting out games at the end of the season is making those games mean so much less and that's gonna hurt college football. Hopefully they'll figure out a way to help slow that down with these NIL deals. Unless the kids injured then he plays to earn all his money, if he decides to sit out fine but he losses a certain percentage of the money.
Opt outs and NIL are mutually exclusive. Opt outs is about playoff football. The university isn't paying them to play, however they are receiving a scholarship.
I like the transfer portal and the one time transfer with immediate eligibility. It keeps recruiting honest.
Doesn't this become like NFL "free agency?" I don't think that is good.
Kid has a good year, then he goes to portal to look for the highest bidder.
Because college athletics is for academic students who want to use their off study time to relax on the fields of friendly strife. If college athletics are to be about the money, get the business off campus, disassociate it with academic institutions and make the leagues development businesses for the pros. The more college sports deviate from this ideal, the more I am in favor of the European model of universities or how the University of Chicago handled the football injury controversy.Do you think the players shouldn't be able to be paid then? Its a one time free transfer. I kinda think a player knows why he had a good year and will make a decision based off that and why shouldn't the player get more $ after a good year. If a player has a bad year then they could get told to maybe go look somewhere else dont they (processed)? It should be a fair two way agreement.
netang has already said I can't say this but the scholarship athletes get paid upwards of $250K for fours years of work.A lot of good discussion in the posts above/ Interestingly, it hasn't devolved into name calling since a certain poster is no longer a contributing member, refreshing. A lot to consider. Not every recruit or player is going to benefit from NIL. I doubt there is a lot of clamor for the image of the freshman back up long snapper? So, his decision is more likely going to hinge on the benefits of getting a college education from a great school vs his dreams of glory and chicks from "the show". The probability that some of these companies or people throwing money at these kids will build some clauses into the contract that guarantees the player stays and plays for a given time, I anticipate backloading $$$ will become the norm for the high priced spread. I've always believed student/ athletes should have been paid something for their time practicing and preparing to win one for the gipper just never thought it would go from zero to gazillionaire overnight.
If you receive an academic scholarship you get the same $250K benefit yet you don't have a 30+ hour per wk commitment on behalf of "the university".netang has already said I can't say this but the scholarship athletes get paid upwards of $250K for fours years of work.
I don't think I have ever heard of a "full ride" academic scholarship. I had a ROTC scholarship that paid tuition, fees and books plus 100 per month. Had to work 20 hours a week for the Air Force to maintain it. National Merit Scholars don't get room and board and usually have to work or borrow to stay in school. I think only BB and FB athletes get the full ride treatment. Of course I have been away from the campus a long time and may be misinformed.If you receive an academic scholarship you get the same $250K benefit yet you don't have a 30+ hour per wk commitment on behalf of "the university".
shut it doucheA lot of good discussion in the posts above/ Interestingly, it hasn't devolved into name calling since a certain poster is no longer a contributing member, refreshing. A lot to consider. Not every recruit or player is going to benefit from NIL. I doubt there is a lot of clamor for the image of the freshman back up long snapper? So, his decision is more likely going to hinge on the benefits of getting a college education from a great school vs his dreams of glory and chicks from "the show". The probability that some of these companies or people throwing money at these kids will build some clauses into the contract that guarantees the player stays and plays for a given time, I anticipate backloading $$$ will become the norm for the high priced spread. I've always believed student/ athletes should have been paid something for their time practicing and preparing to win one for the gipper just never thought it would go from zero to gazillionaire overnight.
Maybe, maybe not! I know the baseball team has 13 scholarship to split amongst the 36 players on the current roster. They have to get creative and getting grants and academic financial aid has always played a big part in filling out the team. I believe NIL will help Sully continue to bring in top 5 classes annually. Part of the key with football and basketball their is no time left for part time jobs after they complete their academics and team responsibilities. Not many years ago football players were prohibited from getting part time jobs by the NCAA due to booster transgressions in the past . You remember the jobs (wink, wink)I don't think I have ever heard of a "full ride" academic scholarship. I had a ROTC scholarship that paid tuition, fees and books plus 100 per month. Had to work 20 hours a week for the Air Force to maintain it. National Merit Scholars don't get room and board and usually have to work or borrow to stay in school. I think only BB and FB athletes get the full ride treatment. Of course I have been away from the campus a long time and may be misinformed.