you really think it isn't going to impact on the field stuff? Imagine the hotshot incoming QB has an NIL deal related to playing time. But the player stinks and get benched. The backup QB has no NIL money, but goes in and lights it up. They decide to go with the backup QB the rest of the...
I'm waiting for the first kid who has the big NIL deal to get kicked off a team
Or just being a bad player and gets benched
Can't imagine Tennessee will look back on the $8M QB as a good decision
The unregulated NIL deals are going to ruin college football What are the chances some jealous dude on an opposing team takes a run at the guys getting these big NIL deals? Might make the SEC games vs the cupcakes quite interesting.
Don't get your accronym confused
NLI = National Letter of Intent which players sign prior to enrollment
NIL = Name Image & Likeness, which is a contract to receive money for endorsement s
I agree the timing seems rather odd. one week left in the season and a week-long trip to a bowl game along with the bowl gifts/swag.
pure speculation on my part, but perhaps "entering the portal" is the new way removing players from the roster for whatever reason (off-field incident, grades...
This is exactly my thought also. 7pts there and we control the game. Even if you dont make it, trust you defense to hold them and get the ball back at the 50 on next possession. Missed opportunities
You are questioning the savy of our Athletic Dept to set up a new ticket distribution system? The same one that couldn't figure out how to sell beer and make a profit? LOL
how would they get a more "football-friendly" AD?
Moos was AD at Oregon during their rise in football.
he also hired Mike Leach at Wash St and oversaw their rise from irrelevance before taking the Nebraska job.
he also got it done for the fanbase by hiring the Golden Child to coach the FB...
Pitino wasn’t even low-major. He was at Florida International of all places With only mild success in year 1 18-16. Hired on recommendation from Billy Donovan and name only.