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The debate on how to properly govern name, image and likeness in college football has been raging ever since laws were passed at the state level last year. Partially fueling the debate is a relative lack of knowledge of just how much money is being funneled to players through third-party "collectives." However, Ohio State coach Ryan Day has pegged an actual dollar figure on what his program needs just to maintain a championship-caliber roster in college football's new world.
Day and Buckeyes athletic director Gene Smith told business leaders in Columbus that they'll need $13 million in NIL money just to keep their roster intact, according to Cleveland.com. Day believes that total would include money generated through collectives that have been created since the NIL policies went into place.
"One phone call, and they're [players] out the door," Day said. "We cannot let that happen at Ohio State. I'm not trying to sound the alarm, I'm just trying to be transparent about what we're dealing with."
Day doesn't feel like that $13 million figure is going too far when it compares to what other schools are doing, or could do in the future, with their NIL programs.
"If the speed limit's 45 miles per hour, and you drive 45 miles per hour, a lot of people are going to pass you by," Day said. "If you go too fast, you're going to get pulled over."
Some of the numbers that have been tossed around since last summer are staggering. Former Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers reportedly signed a $1.4 million NIL deal prior to the Buckeyes' first game last season. He eventually transferred to Texas after not taking a meaningful snap. It's safe to say that current Ohio State quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist C.J. Stroud is worth much more than that after his performance in 2021.
Alabama coach Nick Saban said that quarterback Bryce Young -- the eventual winner of the Heisman Trophy -- was approaching $1 million in NIL money before the 2021 season even began. The Athletic reported earlier this year that an unnamed five-star QB in the 2023 recruiting class has agreed to a deal that could pay him upwards of $8 million. Sports Illustrated reported in May that the entry point for recruiting in the NIL era is around $5 million.
Day's $13 million statement comes on the heels of the high-profile feud between Alabama coach Nick Saban and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, ignited by Saban's claim that the Aggies "bought" every player on their team (Texas A&M's 2022 class is rated as the best of all time by 247Sports). Saban said earlier this week that there needs to be uniformity to what seems like an out-of-control aspect of college athletics.
www.cbssports.com
Go Gophers!!
The debate on how to properly govern name, image and likeness in college football has been raging ever since laws were passed at the state level last year. Partially fueling the debate is a relative lack of knowledge of just how much money is being funneled to players through third-party "collectives." However, Ohio State coach Ryan Day has pegged an actual dollar figure on what his program needs just to maintain a championship-caliber roster in college football's new world.
Day and Buckeyes athletic director Gene Smith told business leaders in Columbus that they'll need $13 million in NIL money just to keep their roster intact, according to Cleveland.com. Day believes that total would include money generated through collectives that have been created since the NIL policies went into place.
"One phone call, and they're [players] out the door," Day said. "We cannot let that happen at Ohio State. I'm not trying to sound the alarm, I'm just trying to be transparent about what we're dealing with."
Day doesn't feel like that $13 million figure is going too far when it compares to what other schools are doing, or could do in the future, with their NIL programs.
"If the speed limit's 45 miles per hour, and you drive 45 miles per hour, a lot of people are going to pass you by," Day said. "If you go too fast, you're going to get pulled over."
Some of the numbers that have been tossed around since last summer are staggering. Former Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers reportedly signed a $1.4 million NIL deal prior to the Buckeyes' first game last season. He eventually transferred to Texas after not taking a meaningful snap. It's safe to say that current Ohio State quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist C.J. Stroud is worth much more than that after his performance in 2021.
Alabama coach Nick Saban said that quarterback Bryce Young -- the eventual winner of the Heisman Trophy -- was approaching $1 million in NIL money before the 2021 season even began. The Athletic reported earlier this year that an unnamed five-star QB in the 2023 recruiting class has agreed to a deal that could pay him upwards of $8 million. Sports Illustrated reported in May that the entry point for recruiting in the NIL era is around $5 million.
Day's $13 million statement comes on the heels of the high-profile feud between Alabama coach Nick Saban and Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher, ignited by Saban's claim that the Aggies "bought" every player on their team (Texas A&M's 2022 class is rated as the best of all time by 247Sports). Saban said earlier this week that there needs to be uniformity to what seems like an out-of-control aspect of college athletics.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day puts a number on NIL cost, says Buckeyes need $13 million to keep roster intact
The Buckeyes see the need for an influx of cash to keep up with college football's top teams
www.cbssports.com
Go Gophers!!
