A New Type of NIL

[Kel Varnsen]

Jim Larranaga Identifies Key Moment After Miami Final Four Run That Led to Retirement
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/jim-larranaga-identifies-key-moment-after-miami-final-four-run-that-led-to-retirement/ar-AA1wxl3x?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=8fc3907852b7 4f6aba27fdd761903436&ei=14
Story by Liam McKeone
12/26/24

"...Larranaga spoke to reporters after the news became official to explain why he was ready to retire. Much of his decision was linked to the changing landscape of college sports and NIL, a familiar tune we've heard from longtime head coaches who have stepped down from successful programs in recent years such as Tony Bennett. In particular, though, Larranaga pointed to one key moment after leading Miami to the Final Four that started to sour him on continuing to coach.

"After we went to the 2023 Final Four, eight players wanted to transfer or seek better NIL deals," Larranaga said while discussing how he got to this point. "They told me they loved it at Miami, but wanted to seek a better deal...."

And yet every sportswriter in America will continue to insist that this is a good thing for college athletes.

[WstateU]

[Topshock]

We know one of them!

Sorry WstateU. Didn't see you had commented on that on previous page!

[Topshock]

I will confirm that this is true in USD259, especially K-5. I can't share facts. I can't share the horror stories. I can't share events. I can't share specific examples of a child and their constant repetitive, almost daily interference in a teachers duties. But this us 10000000000% true. The public school system is BROKEN especially for younger grades and something seriously needs to be done to remedy it.

As shockref would say, that is all.

And a lot of the blame goes to the parents who don't act even remotely as parents.

[abdullah_sharif]

i’m all for the players earning money to play sports but the arms race has ruined it. fighting and jealousy among teammates in the locker room will become more common than it already is. i predict that fan bases will continue to find other things to do in most cases.

covid started it, the nil will finish it

[Aargh]

K State has some stuff going on with their NIL situation. D.J. Giddens, their premiere running back, refused to play in their bowl game because he's declaring for the NFL. It seems he should owe K State some type of refund for not participating in all the events he was paid for. I'd speculate that future NIL contracts will have clauses relating to post-season participation.

Then there's the basketball team. Hawkins got $2 mill and that could cost Tang his job. The entire team is underperforming. Locker room issues over the high paid guy not playing up to his pay level could be involved. NIL donors might not be thrilled with the results they're getting for their investment and rethink the amounts they're willing to contribute going forward.

[SubGod22]

K State has some stuff going on with their NIL situation. D.J. Giddens, their premiere running back, refused to play in their bowl game because he's declaring for the NFL. It seems he should owe K State some type of refund for not participating in all the events he was paid for. I'd speculate that future NIL contracts will have clauses relating to post-season participation.

Then there's the basketball team. Hawkins got $2 mill and that could cost Tang his job. The entire team is underperforming. Locker room issues over the high paid guy not playing up to his pay level could be involved. NIL donors might not be thrilled with the results they're getting for their investment and rethink the amounts they're willing to contribute going forward.

Pretty sure the rules state that you cannot tie NIL to performance. NIL is allegedly for off court/field obligations.

Also, players sat out bowl games before NIL when they were declaring for the draft. If you're not in the CFP, why risk the injury before you get to the NFL?

[Dan]

Unlimited transfers has ruined the game just as much, if not more than NIL

[ShockTalk]

I've always tried to see (and understand) both sides of an issue. I understand a college student/player needs spending money. He doesn't have time to go to school, practice and play a sport for a school, and still have time to earn money like non-athlete students. To help with their education and lack of time due to sports, they can also receive tutoring to help with the educational side of it.

A potential student athlete is not forced to do both. They make a choice.

1) They can always skip college and attempt to do what they love in sports. Of course, they may have to have some spending money and have a place to live. However, once a pro (if they get a cup of coffee), the amateur designation is gone for good (and most likely, a higher education). For some, it won't matter. For most, that could be a disaster.

2) They can choose to get a higher education, play the sport they love, and receive "perks". 1-No tuition. 2-Get tutoring help. 3-Get professional coaching to hone the sport they love and improve their chances of playing that sport at a higher level. 4-Get free boarding. I have no problem with reasonable stipends. If they want to take the time to "work" (NIL) for sponsors, fine. But there should be reasonable limits to that NIL and there should be oversight to see it is not abused. After all, they are not professionals, but amateurs. Nobody is stopping them from attempting to be a pro at any time they choose to leave the somewhat amateur ranks.

Of course, the catch to all this is what is reasonable, and they are already receiving "a value" for that education and coaching. I am definitely thinking no more than 5 figures and very, very low 6, no more. If you want pro money, go pro.

I also think some financial structure needs to be in place. The more a school gets, the more they share the wealth among all DI schools, thereby, helping all schools and all students throughout the nation. I am not talking "everyone gets the same amount of money", not even close. But it would benefit many more schools and, most of all, many more students and just not those involved in athletics. You have "tax brackets" of sorts.

I have no idea where all of what's going on now will lead, but I fear we will find a larger number than we think that will be "temporally rich, more permanently poor".

[WstateU]

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