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West Fargo Gopher Fan said:
I can tell you their quarterback alone makes $2.6 Million this year.


A simple Google search revealed Mark Cuban was a big donor to the program. He wouldn't say how much he donated but said "Its a big number:.
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He didn't play on last year's team. I think the question here is if the last two classes rankings for the Gophs and Indiana are pretty much the same, what else explains the wide difference in perfomance?
 



West Fargo Gopher Fan said:
I can tell you their quarterback alone makes $2.6 Million this year.
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No, you can’t.

That is not a contract number, it is a figure using a proprietary algorithm that considers performance, influence, and exposure.

Just like all reports on NIL “value” it is, at best, a complete guess.
 

Pompous Elitist said:
Ok, give me a number and source

Yes, it’s probably way up but to what? And if so why was their transfer class rated in the 20s? That suggests on balance the big boys didn’t want the same players as much, or the raters are way off. Both could be true.
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I agree with the general sentiment here; a lot of gopher fans saying IU has so much more NIL kinda seems like cope. Although it does seem like Cubes gave a vague amount of money to the program.

www.thedailyhoosier.com

Mark Cuban told CBS Sports he gave “big number” donation to IU Athletics

The city of Pittsburgh is known for its downtown three river confluence. And two of that city’s native sons have formed a new kind of confluence in Bloomington. Mark Cuban, IU’s wealthi…
www.thedailyhoosier.com www.thedailyhoosier.com
 

PMWinSTP said:
Sort of moving the goal posts here from his point, which is that on paper the talent level between the two programs is very close.
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They have a heisman QB and a good OL

The gophers have a freshman QB and a bad OL

If you think the talent is close you don’t watch football.
 





West Fargo Gopher Fan said:
I can tell you their quarterback alone makes $2.6 Million this year.


A simple Google search revealed Mark Cuban was a big donor to the program. He wouldn't say how much he donated but said "Its a big number:.
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The On3 valuations are totally made up fan fiction projections.

Click on the “about valuations” link. They know as much as you or I which is nothing.

Using a proprietary algorithm, the On3 NIL Valuation establishes a baseline value that helps athletes, schools, and brands negotiate roster contracts and marketing opportunities more effectively.
 

Unregistered User said:
No, you can’t.

That is not a contract number, it is a figure using a proprietary algorithm that considers performance, influence, and exposure.

Just like all reports on NIL “value” it is, at best, a complete guess.
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Fair enough. I should have listened to Lincoln.

"The problem with the internet is that you cannot always depend on Its accuracy"
Abraham Lincoln
 

Some guy said:
They have a heisman QB and a good OL

The gophers have a freshman QB and a bad OL

If you think the talent is close you don’t watch football.
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I said on paper. Why the dig? I guarantee I've watched more football than you.
 



PMWinSTP said:
I said on paper. Why the dig? I guarantee I've watched more football than you.
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You said Indiana has less talent than Mn on paper
They don’t have less talent

game isn’t on paper
Recruiting services don’t know much
 


USAF said:
Link?
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Don’t have one. Sorry. Was a few months ago and can’t find same articles.

www.thedailyhoosier.com

From “neglect” to “real commitment”: IU’s investment in football making major impact

Was Indiana football always a sleeping giant, simply short on the necessary investment to the elevate the program, and often lacking a competent head coach? Probably. That’s what Curt Cignet…
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www.cbssports.com

The race to keep up with $40 million rosters is shaking college football

As a likely House settlement creeps closer, college football programs and players are behaving like there's no tomorrow
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Can’t find the roster one I was talking about. But there is zero doubt Indiana is investing more money than they were two years ago.

When he got there he talked about needing to invest to being in the top of the second tier. I’m guessing he still thinks that
 

Unregistered User said:
No, you can’t.

That is not a contract number, it is a figure using a proprietary algorithm that considers performance, influence, and exposure.

Just like all reports on NIL “value” it is, at best, a complete guess.
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This link https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...an-curt-cignetti-success-nil-revenue-sharing/

Says: "But the crown jewel is quarterback Fernando Mendoza, at a cost north of $2 million according to sources. "


By all means, doubt it. I have no idea what to believe, myself.


But I would not be shocked if his tax forms for 2025 income were six figures.
 

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