Golfman25

Yeah, I agree with that. But I think politically, they might have to "spin-off" the athletic departments, or at least Football/Basketball. While it is TV money and not taxpayer money, money is fungible. It's going to be a tough sell for these kids to get paid professional salaries, from a taxpayer funded educational institution. They'll be the highest paid people associated with the University, except for a few coaches. Once the tax paying public wakes up, look out. As for NIL, that's a court decision and is here to stay. Student Athletes will always be able to sell their NIL for money to help the local establishments. The big money slush funds may go away though.

Yeah, but that really isn't what's happening. Their "value" is based on their basketball skills and the coach's need, not their marketability. There is no profit motive on the other side. Actively, they aren't doing a whole lot -- maybe a "fan meet and greet" or something. Couldn't the "collective" just put the guy's face on a billboard and say "Players Name support us, You should too." Then give him is $1,000,000. I guess what I am saying, for the "friends of the program" collectives, it's a sham. Not based on marketing value. Unlike a local Dairy Queen paying Leal to show up for a "Chill" promotion. Owner might pay Leal a few grand, thinking he'll bring in 3X that much business. Probably pay TJD more, cause people love him more.

Sure, but VA Legislature says "hold my beer." :)

It's about NGW/Tyme in between commitment announcements. How else are we supposed to pass the time?

I would need to do more research on it, but isn't NIL by definition "passive." I mean it's not like these guys are waiting tables or doing construction -- i.e.; taking us normal folks jobs. I suppose there are a lot of regulatory weeds to walk around in to figure out how to play it.

Hate to say it, but letting politicians write and pass these bills is going to create a big mess. Law of unintended consequences will come into play. It's one thing to have "Friends of the Program" pay the kids. I can see using school funds becoming a real issues to the general public.

Yes and no. It's the Collective's money -- so they control the purse strings. But the coach is essentially "The Boss" -- telling them who to spend in on and how much. They essentially work hand in hand, although it is technically against the rules. NCAA has basically been neutered.

yeah something like that.

He's got a special scoring system so the defense can add points and make it a competition.

Extremely hard not to like this guy.

I would agree. He's kinda of that used car salesman type. :)

Been a while since you've been at The Bluebird I see. :)

It's Little 5 week. WhoTF is up for breakfast? :)

OMG, tyme/nwg is Scott Dolson. :)

Props to mediocre Mike for doing something few teams have done — getting 2-3 of the top 25 players in the portal. But he still has a long way to go.