National signing day part 1

[wcd35]

I’m sure Peter was prepared to play WR in college coming from such a prolific passing offense, where he played the wing as much or more than WR.

What I said is paraphrased from Billy Napier's words

[covcaj]

Trying to channel my inner Boomer, but with a more logical progression of thought. I understand that they have an advantage being in the AAC, but what else (anything?) is allowing Tulane to pull in a higher recruit rating than us? Tougher admission standards don't seem to be a detractor.

Academic reputation and prestige. Not making a call as to the quality of education at eigther school, simply public perception.

[CajunVic]

Academic reputation and prestige. Not making a call as to the quality of education at eigther school, simply public perception.

Strictly $$$$'s and cents, that scholarship is over $70,000 a year, ours is about $20,000.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Strictly $$$$'s and cents, that scholarship is over $70,000 a year, ours is about $20,000.

So yeah think some Lamer foundation or booster is paying the university 70 grands for the scholarship?? Just asking?

[covcaj]

So yeah think some Lamer foundation or booster is paying the university 70 grands for the scholarship?? Just asking?

Don't understand the question. Tuition, books, living expenses are about $70,000/year, so that is what a full scholarship is worth in dollars.

[CajunEXPRESS]

The? is simply do you think someone is actually spending $70K on these scholarships$

I’d submit NO! No actual dollars are subsidizing the cost other than perhaps food from anybody to Tulane University of Louisiana. The supposed value is a mirage. Yes I’d pay that but not athletes.

[covcaj]

The? is simply do you think someone is actually spending $70K on these scholarships$

I’d submit NO! No actual dollars are subsidizing the cost other than perhaps food from anybody to Tulane University of Louisiana. The supposed value is a mirage. Yes I’d pay that but not athletes.

If you are on full scholarship, you pay very little, if anything. The school bills the athletic department for costs. This is what is done at every college or university for athletic scholarships. Even if it just a paper transaction (and I am not a CPS so I don't know the finer points), it is still a $7000/year benefit to the athlete on scholarship.

Whether we think a Tulane education is worth $70,000/year is another point. The fact is that is what is charged and what people are paying.

[Policarp]

And Amos is an absolute stud. So either we have an incredible class, or he is grossly underrated.

He is 2 inches in height et 10 lbs too light from being a 5 star....he's an incredible athlete. Very happy he is a Cajun.

[Turbine]

Don't understand the question. Tuition, books, living expenses are about $70,000/year, so that is what a full scholarship is worth in dollars.

It costs nothing to add the athlete to the classroom.

I have not seen or heard of any paying student getting bumped for a scholarship athlete.

You never hear of a check being cut to any school for 400 athlete tuitions.

[covcaj]

It costs nothing to add the athlete to the classroom.

I have not seen or heard of any paying student getting bumped for a scholarship athlete.

You never hear of a check being cut to any school for 400 athlete tuitions.

I guess it's just a paper transaction since the school is funding the athletic department, anyhow. But, again, I ain't no CPA, so I don't know the particulars.