
Originally Posted by
SlickRick
THE focus on NIL earnings SHIFTED athletes' motivations from competing for the love of the game to pursuing monetary gains, potentially affecting their performance and commitment to their teams. Also, as a former college athlete, the bonds created playing for the same team with the same teammates for 4 to 5 years last a lifetime. When my former teammates get together, we spend the vast majority of our conversations about things that happened off the field, living in the dorm, suite wars, chasing the girls, parties, eating at Snacks late night. These team jumpers don't understand what they are missing out on and that money they may make along the way won't last a lifetime....dats for sure!