Recruiting NIL vs normal recruit

[jmskjrgator]

I was talking with someone who has close contact with a player at a major university.
She said there is a great division between NIL and normal recruits.
There is friction that is causing problems. That is a normal human reaction, but could become a factor.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

I was talking with someone who has close contact with a player at a major university.
She said there is a great division between NIL and normal recruits.
There is friction that is causing problems. That is a normal human reaction, but could become a factor.

 

[Oklahoma Gator]

Just a clarifying question… Is it that some players aren’t really receiving NIL money at all while others are getting big bucks? Or is it that the amount that players are having to do to receive funds is a lot of work?

 

[Silverback Gator]

Non revenue student athletes not receiving significant NIL?

 

[NVGator]

 

[oxrageous]

Honestly, the players that are receiving NIL money are the only ones that matter. If you have players not getting a dime these days, they must really suck balls.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Honestly, the players that are receiving NIL money are the only ones that matter. If you have players not getting a dime these days, they must really suck balls.

Agreed
Who wants a player that chooses Florida because he loves the school and the people?

 

[NavetG8r]

A lot of us figured this would become an issue. Regardless of Ox's obviously pot stirring comment above, it was always a threat to become an issue. Unless you're UGA or Bamma and every player on your roster is basically a high 4* or a 5* player that will get some NIL money, most rosters have a lot of players that'll never get a dime from NIL and those guys are the potatoes that fill up the plate and belly of the program. Maybe some day we'll reach the point where we can afford that full carnivore diet and put more meat on our plates too. Until then, hopefully Billy & Co. have a plan to keep the potatoes happy even though the beef is what gets all the attention.

I'm not sure, but this post may have been influenced somewhat by the fact that I'm making a big pot of meat & veggie soup this morning. Maybe...

 

[AuggieDosta]

Put me in the category of "Not Surprised".
I think we ALL saw this coming and it's one of the problems with NIL as a whole.
A smart player, in an important position that is getting good NIL valuation, would be wise to spread the wealth to the "in the trenches" players that help ensure the first player's success.
I remember several NFL QBs (and even Emmitt Smith) talk about giving their O-line Rolex watches or taking them to dinner, all expenses paid. This often got into the realm of a $30K dinner but it's a small price to pay, in their minds, to help ensure their safety and success.

 

[oxrageous]

Agreed
Who wants a player that chooses Florida because he loves the school and the people?

Not us if we want to win.

 

[oxrageous]

Agreed
Who wants a player that chooses Florida because he loves the school and the people?

Still trying to process this ridiculous comment.

You can choose Florida because you love the school and the people AND take NIL money. You'd be a damn fool not to.

I was trying to make a point that the caliber of the recruit we should be taking should ALL be taking some form of NIL money as well. I would imagine Bama, UGA, and Ohio State have an entire damn team made up of guys making some form of NIL money, even the benchwarmers. Some will make more than others, but everyone should be banking something.

It's the pissant 2 and 3 stars that get offered nothing. We should be done with those guys.

 

[Oklahoma Gator]

Honestly ive always thought the NIL model should be a collective one. All NIL goes through one clearing house and even pays out to all athletes who contribute anything in the pot. Either at the conference level or at the division level (probably easiest at the conference level. Playing in the SEC should be worth more than the big12) a cut of all conference revenue has to go to that pot %10-25. No body gets super rich but everyone gets paid and it’s all even and across the board

 

[B52G8rAC]

@Double Gator Dad Yep.

 

[oxrageous]

@Double Gator Dad Yep.

You tagged his ridiculous post instead of quoting? That’s a bannable offense. Agreeing with a dumb take is also a bannable offense.

 

[Double Gator Dad]

Still trying to process this ridiculous comment.

You can choose Florida because you love the school and the people AND take NIL money. You'd be a damn fool not to.

I was trying to make a point that the caliber of the recruit we should be taking should ALL be taking some form of NIL money as well. I would imagine Bama, UGA, and Ohio State have an entire damn team made up of guys making some form of NIL money, even the benchwarmers. Some will make more than others, but everyone should be banking something.

It's the pissant 2 and 3 stars that get offered nothing. We should be done with those guys.

Just playing off of your equally ridiculous statement that I interpreted as sarcasm so I responded in kind.

Maybe you should get your meter checked

 

[gatormandan]

Just playing off of your equally ridiculous statement that I interpreted as sarcasm so I responded in kind.

Maybe you should get your meter checked

#needs a prostitute.

 

[oxrageous]

Anyone else think it may be time to let @Double Gator Dad go?

 

[Bait'n Gator]

#needs a prostitute.

I believe the ones he uses like to be referred to as gigolos.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

Anyone else think it may be time for @oxrageous to hire a prostitute?

it couldn't hurt...

 

[B52G8rAC]

it couldn't hurt...

Except for the alimony and R2D2 monthly support check.