Adapt or we will die

[Esqueleto]

wait, why you blaming it on the kids . . .

How did you get that from my post?

[CajunVic]

How did you get that from my post?

you said “paying kids” as the operative part of your post . . . if I missed it, sorry . . . shed some light . . .

[Esqueleto]

you said “paying kids” as the operative part of your post . . . if I missed it, sorry . . . shed some light . . .

Kids get a free education. The idiots are the fools willing to give them more so they can feel like winners, by proxy. I will never understand that.

[fanof71]

for the most part, unless others similarly situated have a special money tree, they will suffer the same issues we do with maintaining the level of competition

I just read where a SBC school raised $340,000 + with a "Legneds Gala" this weekend.
That's a big money tree...

[CajunVic]

Kids get a free education. The idiots are the fools willing to give them more so they can feel like winners, by proxy. I will never understand that.

kids get what they can earn under set existing rules . . . when the USSC said there will be no rules on what they can earn, they playing by those rules . . . sorry that you liked the suppression of the NCAA better . . . it’s just not like that anymore . . .

[CajunVic]

I just read where a SBC school raised $340,000 + with a "Legneds Gala" this weekend.
That's a big money tree...

What is a Legneds Gala . . . sounds like a let’s go Brandon type fundraiser . . .

[Esqueleto]

kids get what they can earn under set existing rules . . . when the USSC said there will be no rules on what they can earn, they playing by those rules . . . sorry that you liked the suppression of the NCAA better . . . it’s just not like that anymore . . .

I really don't give a ____ because I won't be participating.

[CajunVic]

I really don't give a ____ because I won't be participating.

hey, and that is perfectly ok . . . as grown adults we all do on a day by day basis what floats our boat . . . but condemning a system neither you or they can change and taking it out on those with Louisiana across their chest is probably not appropriate . . .

[Esqueleto]

hey, and that is perfectly ok . . . as grown adults we all do on a day by day basis what floats our boat . . . but condemning a system neither you or they can change and taking it out on those with Louisiana across their chest is probably not appropriate . . .

I'm not taking it out on the kids: I hope idiots give them millions.

[CajunVic]

I'm not taking it out on the kids: I hope idiots give them millions.

Okaaaayyyyy . . .

[Cajunrunner]

When you are flat out paying a kid to play, it is no longer Name, Image, Likeness.

It’s semi pro sports.

Agree.

[RaginCajun77]

Recently read where the Ohio St athletic director stated they will be needing to reduce funding in several sports then reallocate those savings into certain sports' players to ensure they compete at the highest levels. This from a university with one of the highest athletic department budgets in the country. The athletic department leaders must decide in order to fully fund women's softball at higher levels, what other women's sports funding is decreased? Same question goes for men's sports. Painful but necessary. Some things gotta give.

This article explores what you're referencing: https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.co...dget-shortfall

This is just the beginning of the new era of collegiate athletics. With NIL and revenue sharing the question becomes how much money it will take to get the athletes necessary to field a championship caliber team for one season. Money from collectives, athletic foundations, and private equity firms. The financial gymnastics necessary for a trophy are about to become overwhelming.