Gophers rumored to be paying $30,000 for Kramer to play in bowl game

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But in all seriousness, did anyone ask if DTA gave him an extra deal just for this game?


Only one of two things can be true:
- there never was any extra money
OR
- they did offer him an extra deal to help “convince” him (that does not imply any type of extortion or ransom on CK’s end, mind you, that is an allegation above and beyond), but have realized this could look really bad so have gone radio silence on it instead of pimping it, and have asked CK to be silent on it too.


Obviously you can believe what you want to believe. I know I’ve selected which of the above two I am going to believe.

(Granted, Burns’ original reply on GI message board as referenced in the link should be a pretty strong clue)
 

MplsGopher said:
But in all seriousness, did anyone ask if DTA gave him an extra deal just for this game?


Only one of two things can be true:
- there never was any extra money
OR
- they did offer him an extra deal to help “convince” him (that does not imply any type of extortion or ransom on CK’s end, mind you, that is an allegation above and beyond), but have realized this could look really bad so have gone radio silence on it instead of pimping it, and have asked CK to be silent on it too.


Obviously you can believe what you want to believe. I know I’ve selected which of the above two I am going to believe.

(Granted, Burns’ original reply on GI message board as referenced in the link should be a pretty strong clue)
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I'm old enough to remember when it was the norm for a graduating senior to suit up for his team's bowl game. Even as a backup.
 


Gophers1992 said:
I'm old enough to remember when it was the norm for a graduating senior to suit up for his team's bowl game. Even as a backup.
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Made me think of Mark Mauer. Not sure if he played in their bowl game in 81' though.
 

Apparently the "A+ source" that person posted was not true. per Greder:

Wish, not real​

A rumor circulated last week that Gophers quarterback Cole Kramer was receiving $30,000 in name, image and likeness (NIL) money to return for the Gophers’ appearance in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 26.

“That’s not true,” Kramer said Monday. “It’s not accurate information as much as I would love for that to be true.”

Kramer will start against Bowling Green after 2023 starter Athan Kaliakmanis and third-stringer Drew Viotto entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month.

www.twincities.com

Esko safety Koi Perich making Gophers wait, but encouraging sign surfaces

Minnesota had two other high school recruits exit the 2024 class last week.
www.twincities.com www.twincities.com

Go Gophers!!
 



"$30K to Kramer" was always a preposterous idea.
 


BleedGopher said:
Apparently the "A+ source" that person posted was not true. per Greder:

Wish, not real​

A rumor circulated last week that Gophers quarterback Cole Kramer was receiving $30,000 in name, image and likeness (NIL) money to return for the Gophers’ appearance in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 26.

“That’s not true,” Kramer said Monday. “It’s not accurate information as much as I would love for that to be true.”

Kramer will start against Bowling Green after 2023 starter Athan Kaliakmanis and third-stringer Drew Viotto entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month.

www.twincities.com

Esko safety Koi Perich making Gophers wait, but encouraging sign surfaces

Minnesota had two other high school recruits exit the 2024 class last week.
www.twincities.com www.twincities.com

Go Gophers!!
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BleedGopher said:
Apparently the "A+ source" that person posted was not true. per Greder:

Wish, not real​

A rumor circulated last week that Gophers quarterback Cole Kramer was receiving $30,000 in name, image and likeness (NIL) money to return for the Gophers’ appearance in the Quick Lane Bowl on Dec. 26.

“That’s not true,” Kramer said Monday. “It’s not accurate information as much as I would love for that to be true.”

Kramer will start against Bowling Green after 2023 starter Athan Kaliakmanis and third-stringer Drew Viotto entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month.

www.twincities.com

Esko safety Koi Perich making Gophers wait, but encouraging sign surfaces

Minnesota had two other high school recruits exit the 2024 class last week.
www.twincities.com www.twincities.com

Go Gophers!!
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I know we are all wired to by cynical....some way more than others.....but not sure why it is so tough for some people here to believe that he would want to play and wouldn't need to be bribed to come back.

He is moving on from football when this season ends. What player wouldn't jump at the chance to start his final game for the home state school with the guys he has been working with for years? This will be a great memory for him no matter what happens in the game. Means putting real life on hold for a month or so but feel great for Kramer that he is getting the chance to close out his football career like this.
 




Tech Machine said:
But, you gotta remember this is just a rumor, from the internet, being disputed by people posting on the internet. So it must be true…..wait a minute…..something is true, but it’s only true if it’s on the real news….oh nevermind.
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I posted the same rumor on the other thread well ahead of Doogie's story. There was buzz about the situation on campus 100%.
 



studentgopher94 said:
The fact that anyone ever believed it says a lot. Ya'll just believe anything on the internet?
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I don’t believe that anyone believes anything on the internet. I can prove it, I read it on a web page.

Well, except of course, the cheesy plot devices for web porn. Those came out before the internet, so they have to be true.
 

That’s exactly what he would say to help the team avoid any other backups demanding 30k….
 

I'm guessing he got something, how much is anybody's guess. He said it wasn't "accurate". He was asked if he got $30,000, he wasn't asked if he's being paid to stick around. Maybe he got 5k, maybe he got 20k.
 


SJU coach is begging his 6th year QB to comeback and play another year. He is attempting to put a NIL deal together for their 180 pound QB, who has a bad shoulder. He ended their season last year with a 4 interception game in the first round. He lost to the Gusty this year with a game ending interception on the 10 yard line. They have 10 QB's on the roster, can you saw Moral killer.
 

Some Day...Maybe said:
I'm guessing he got something, how much is anybody's guess. He said it wasn't "accurate". He was asked if he got $30,000, he wasn't asked if he's being paid to stick around. Maybe he got 5k, maybe he got 20k.
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75k
I already told you
 

Tommyboy said:
SJU coach is begging his 6th year QB to comeback and play another year. He is attempting to put a NIL deal together for their 180 pound QB, who has a bad shoulder. He ended their season last year with a 4 interception game in the first round. He lost to the Gusty this year with a game ending interception on the 10 yard line. They have 10 QB's on the roster, can you saw Moral killer.
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Why doesn't your son transfer then?
 


Gophergrandpa said:
Kramer has denied it. I believe him over an anonymous, click bait rumor.
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that is where a reporter should ask a pointed follow up question:

"when you say the story is not accurate - are you saying that part of the story is not accurate or are you saying that nothing in the story is accurate?"
 

MplsGopher said:
Just like the NFL. No one knows what anyone makes or any terms
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The NFL is paid by the teams...NIL is not. (in theory) Your analogy sucks.

How much was Dalvin Cooke being paid to do those Ask Sam ads? We rarely know what athletes get paid in endorsements.
 


Dave H said:
We rarely know what athletes get paid in endorsements.
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But we do know exactly how much they get paid in their salary deals, as was my point.

If NIL is the primary form of payment, as it currently is, then the exactly correct analogy to the NFL is salary.
 

OK.

Kramer didn't get any extra money from DTA to come back and play. I believe him.


That said, Burns is a liar. In the OP link where it specifically shows his response on his (GI) message board ... he lied. To stoke the controversy, on purpose, with the hopes of driving traffic to his site. And probably also in the hopes of getting free advertising for DTA, which as I understand his cousin runs.
 
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