OT: D1

[IUPbigINDIANS]

It seems that UNLV’s strong start was gaining him some traction as a young assistant on the rise. Crazy it could get derailed because he couldn’t scrape together 100k in Vegas of all places. I’m sure Nicky Santoro would’ve lent him the cash if he and his kid brother Dominick hadn’t gotten buried in a cornfield out in the sticks.

A lot of holes in the desert ... and a lot of problems are buried in those holes.

[IUP24]

UNLV’s running back is now transferring. Sounds like Brennan Marion’s “Go-Go” offense actually means that.

[IUP24]

Defensive tackle for USC just announced his intentions to sit out the remainder of this year, redshirt, and transfer.

They have a problem on their hands.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

UNLV’s running back is now transferring. Sounds like Brennan Marion’s “Go-Go” offense actually means that.

UNLV is refuting the story.

It will be interesting to see if the player tries to sue, although he likely won't win without any actual proof. He did not have an agent when he signed. He does now.

I'm sure if he has any actual documentation of this alleged $100k offer it will leak soon enough. I doubt he has anything in any form of writing (text, email, etc.).

If he doesn't, it's just a he said, she said.

[IUP24]

Does anybody care what his NIL deal was (in terms of the agreement)?

Who was he representing? What business was he branding for? Was he helping to push products for somebody? Was he paid to be an influencer for somebody?

I think this story properly articulates that nothing that was ever intended to occur with NIL is occurring. It’s just money getting paid in a back alley, but legally now. Getting told you will get 100,000 dollars to commit and play at UNLV is not NIL.

[Ram040506]

Defensive tackle for USC just announced his intentions to sit out the remainder of this year, redshirt, and transfer.

They have a problem on their hands.

That kid is a back up for them. Highly touted 5 star DT out of high school, went to Georgia for a year, then transferred to USC. A lot of hype and no production thus far. Him bouncing from program to program and not sticking with a DL coach will cost him big $ in the future.

[IUP24]

That kid is a back up for them. Highly touted 5 star DT out of high school, went to Georgia for a year, then transferred to USC. A lot of hype and no production thus far. Him bouncing from program to program and not sticking with a DL coach will cost him big $ in the future.

Will cost him the opportunity to play football at level where you actually get paid to do it.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Does anybody care what his NIL deal was (in terms of the agreement)?

Who was he representing? What business was he branding for? Was he helping to push products for somebody? Was he paid to be an influencer for somebody?

I think this story properly articulates that nothing that was ever intended to occur with NIL is occurring. It’s just money getting paid in a back alley, but legally now. Getting told you will get 100,000 dollars to commit and play at UNLV is not NIL.

I don't think the players care. It's not their problem. They (star transfers) want money. They aren't signing up to be a pitchman. Whether that wasn't the intention or not -- today -- is irrelevant to these players. The star QB or WR or whatever that is highly coveted in essentially free agency goes to the highest bidder. I'd assume most of these stars say that other crap is for the birds. You want me, pay me. It's that simple. Some of these kids are making serious cash. Granted, the vast majority are making pizza money.

But, when you start talking about 19-year-olds making six figures to play a college sport ... well, that's a pretty good college job. I think I made $6/hour.

I fully understand how this has evolved -- but, it happened. The players are just reaping the benefit. It's not their problem to figure out. For some, this is a boom town in the Wild West. They are cashing in on booster fools willing to pay these kids mega amounts of money. Get it while you can. But, unlike the UNLV kid, GET the money.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

That kid is a back up for them. Highly touted 5 star DT out of high school, went to Georgia for a year, then transferred to USC. A lot of hype and no production thus far. Him bouncing from program to program and not sticking with a DL coach will cost him big $ in the future.

In the old days this kid would be deemed a cancer and he'd end up at some lower level school. Quitting on your team in late September would have been a death sentence.

Not anymore, of course. He'll be at some other P4 playground come Spring Ball.

[IUP24]

I don't think the players care. It's not their problem. They (star transfers) want money. They aren't signing up to be a pitchman. Whether that wasn't the intention or not -- today -- is irrelevant to these players. The star QB or WR or whatever that is highly coveted in essentially free agency goes to the highest bidder. I'd assume most of these stars say that other crap is for the birds. You want me, pay me. It's that simple. Some of these kids are making serious cash. Granted, the vast majority are making pizza money.

But, when you start talking about 19-year-olds making six figures to play a college sport ... well, that's a pretty good college job. I think I made $6/hour.

I fully understand how this has evolved -- but, it happened. The players are just reaping the benefit. It's not their problem to figure out. For some, this is a boom town in the Wild West. They are cashing in on booster fools willing to pay these kids mega amounts of money. Get it while you can. But, unlike the UNLV kid, GET the money.

Most don't. Lot of current and former players coming out and speaking about this. These are all handshake deals. All the more reason why the revenue sharing model, once it is implemented, is going to help to neutralize the collective's impact and NIL's stranglehold. It won't be perfect, and I am fully aware of that, but it will be much better than what we have now.

[IUP24]

Of note... Doesn't seem like the teammates really care about this kid packing his bags. I mean that strictly in the manner related to on field performance. It looks like many preferred the guy who is now being elevated to the starter. I know this dude who is leaving is a scrambler type, but his completion % was right around 40%. Players on the team are the ones saying these things.

I'm sure the above will go over extremely well with this crowd. I know, I know... 3-0.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Of note... Doesn't seem like the teammates really care about this kid packing his bags. I mean that strictly in the manner related to on field performance. It looks like many preferred the guy who is now being elevated to the starter. I know this dude who is leaving is a scrambler type, but his completion % was right around 40%. Players on the team are the ones saying these things.

I'm sure the above will go over extremely well with this crowd. I know, I know... 3-0.

What do you expect them to say now? He's gone. The other guy is their option.

[Chuck Norris]

Of note... Doesn't seem like the teammates really care about this kid packing his bags. I mean that strictly in the manner related to on field performance. It looks like many preferred the guy who is now being elevated to the starter. I know this dude who is leaving is a scrambler type, but his completion % was right around 40%. Players on the team are the ones saying these things.

I'm sure the above will go over extremely well with this crowd. I know, I know... 3-0.

I mean he’s 21-48 through 3 games. Certainly not great, but it’s not like he’s slinging it all over the yard and missing 60% of his throws. He’s not an NFL QB and doesn’t play like one. But there is a reason he’s 32-8 as a starter. If you watched the Kansas game, you saw it.

I certainly won’t argue with his teammates or blame them for any resentment. Maybe the other guy will be better. But somebody’s getting a real good college QB next year, they just better pay him, lol.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Defensive tackle for USC just announced his intentions to sit out the remainder of this year, redshirt, and transfer.

They have a problem on their hands.

That story has changed. He's actually not looking to transfer. He's unhappy with being a rotation player so he's shutting it down with the intention of coming back next year. Lol can't make this stuff up. He's even going to continue to practice with USC.

If Reilly keeps him that is F'd up. His teammates have to be thrilled.

They paid that dude a lot of coin. He was showing his LA apartment off, Cribs style, to ESPN in August.


D1 can play (4) games and still take a redshirt. Players opting to shut it down obviously wasn't the intention but now it's a thing.

[EyeoftheHawk]

I finally got to watch the Connor Stalions show on Netflix. I thought it was fascinating.

Talk about things your average fan doesn't even consider. They are running military-grade covert opps. LOL.

That was a great show. I’m came away from it feeling like there are a lot of good liars at Michigan. Stalions himself came off as a likable dude. The kind of guy that would be fun to hang out with. He just loved Michigan football, and loved it so much he found himself on the sideline and a legitimate part of the system. Fascinating, but I don’t believe for a second Michigan was/is the only program doing it.