Drake Maye offered $5 million in NIL money by 2 schools

[05_never_again]

Narduzzi is the most annoying coach outside of Beamer

Before the Pitt game this year, one of Pitt's own fans was in a thread in the FF and said something to the effect of "if Pitt or Narduzzi was more known/cared about outside of Pittsburgh, he'd be the most disliked coach in CFB."

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

Texas A&M and Miami. It ain't the teams that are already winning at an elite level and putting tons of guys in the league that have to pay above market rate for recruits. It's the ones who have plenty of money and little else to offer.

 

[AthensVol2007]

It's illegal for teams to do it. NIL reps can talk to whoever they want to.

I don’t think that’s true. The term “tampering” is thrown around for collectives reaching out to players not in the portal too. Regardless, there’s no way to enforce it and/or prove it, unless the kid being contacted is upstanding and comes forth and provides tangible proof (emails, texts, sample contract etc).

Utah’s AD reached out to his colleague at an alleged school, whose collective contacted the Utah player.

Details Revealed Of Alleged NIL Tampering Of Utah Football Player

 

[peaygolf]

Come on ….. the answer is a couple post above….

 

[The Vin Man]

According to Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi, UNC Quarterback Drake Maye was offered $5 million in NIL money by 2 different schools. Narduzzi doesn't disclose the 2 schools, except to say 'take 2 of the top 10', which probably doesn't strictly mean teams ranked top 10 at the moment, but 2 that are routinely up there on NIL.

Who are your all's guesses on the 2 schools?

Georgia is my best guess on the 1st one. Florida, Texas A&M, Bama, USC (looks like Caleb Williams will still be there), and Ohio State are all possibilities on the 2nd. It's possible, but seems unlikely, that we went after him (seems more likely we've tried to get Hartman than Maye).

Why is Pat Narduzzi commenting on a Carolina player? He needs to focus on his team.

 

[vols40]

Saban won't go quietly and allow UGA to assume a dominant position in the conference. Should be interesting to see who the kid would like to play for. Nicky or Kirby. Tough decision.

As a QB the decision is not even close. Look at the highest rated qbs at each of programs and where they are in the NFL? It's not even close? Jake Fromm? Eason? Lol. Then Mac Jones Tua and Hurts

 

[SayUWantAreVOLution]

Texas A&M and Miami. It ain't the teams that are already winning at an elite level and putting tons of guys in the league that have to pay above market rate for recruits. It's the ones who have plenty of money and little else to offer.

Actually I'm not sure $5M is overpaying these days for a high level college QB.

What were the rumors about Nico's NIL at TN?

 

[unfrozencvmanvol]

Actually I'm not sure $5M is overpaying these days for a high level college QB.

What were the rumors about Nico's NIL at TN?

I hear you, but I also live in Georgia and most of the Dawg fans I know do not think they are the market for a starter, they expect Carson Beck or Brock Vandagriff to start for them next year and probably whoever loses the competition in the spring, transfers.

 

[peaygolf]

Bu!! $h!+

 

[Jaxon_Vol2017]

Narduzzi is a lying *****. Can't stand that dude.

 

[DawgInterloper]

According to Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi, UNC Quarterback Drake Maye was offered $5 million in NIL money by 2 different schools. Narduzzi doesn't disclose the 2 schools, except to say 'take 2 of the top 10', which probably doesn't strictly mean teams ranked top 10 at the moment, but 2 that are routinely up there on NIL.

Who are your all's guesses on the 2 schools?

Georgia is my best guess on the 1st one. Florida, Texas A&M, Bama, USC (looks like Caleb Williams will still be there), and Ohio State are all possibilities on the 2nd. It's possible, but seems unlikely, that we went after him (seems more likely we've tried to get Hartman than Maye).

I don't have any inside info, but I don't think Kirby Smart would be spending that kind of money on a QB. If UGA even has big NIL money, Kirby would rather spend it on defense, IMO. Also, Smart says he's happy with his three returning QB's, but if one decides to transfer I could see them in the market for a serviceable backup.

 

[peaygolf]

I don't have any inside info, but I don't think Kirby Smart would be spending that kind of money on a QB. If UGA even has big NIL money, Kirby would rather spend it on defense, IMO. Also, Smart says he's happy with his three returning QB's, but if one decides to transfer I could see them in the market for a serviceable backup.

It ain’t Kirby’s money…….

 

[DawgInterloper]

It ain’t Kirby’s money…….

Well, whomever's money, it may not be a wise investment. They can pay all they want for a high priced QB, but they may very well end up watching a walk-on win the job. I'm just saying that if Kirby has any influence on NIL/buying players, his history suggests he'd rather build his teams around the defensive side.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Well, whomever's money, it may not be a wise investment. They can pay all they want for a high priced QB, but they may very well end up watching a walk-on win the job. I'm just saying that if Kirby has any influence on NIL/buying players, his history suggests he'd rather build his teams around the defensive side.

Your program is currently the best in football, but if I’m a 5 star or high profile portal QB I’m not sure UGA is where I’m going to show off my abilities. Kirby doesn’t exactly have a great history with big time QBs.

 

[LouderVol]

Narduzzi is a lying *****. Can't stand that dude.

This. Made no sense for Narduzzi to be the one to break the story.

 

[wmcovol]

Mack Brown said it also. Not just nutcase in Pittsburgh

 

[T2P_Priceless]

Bu!! $h!+
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Why didn’t you post the link instead of a screenshot?

 

[T2P_Priceless]

Why didn’t you post the link instead of a screenshot?

Ok, I found it. He’s being coy and saying what I would expect the offending schools would say. I wonder why he’s protecting them?

Drake Maye breaks silence on transfer talk, NIL rumors

 

[jp1]

Well, whomever's money, it may not be a wise investment. They can pay all they want for a high priced QB, but they may very well end up watching a walk-on win the job. I'm just saying that if Kirby has any influence on NIL/buying players, his history suggests he'd rather build his teams around the defensive side.

You don't even believe the BS that you typed surely. They just got two WR's out of the portal. They need an experienced QB to complete the offense. This is pretty easy if you're being honest.

 

[peaygolf]

Why didn’t you post the link instead of a screenshot?

I’m not as technically savvy as some….

 

[DaddyChad]

I think teams are going to realize there will be no sanctions in response to tampering.
The Jordan Addison case was completely a slam dunk. It is obvious nothing was done.
Now it's opens season.
Conferences might say something, but unless the tampering is done within the Conference, it will not matter

Depends on who gets screwed over. USC taking a player from Pittsburgh is obviously not a big deal to the ncaa.

 

[CAVPUT]

Ok, I found it. He’s being coy and saying what I would expect the offending schools would say. I wonder why he’s protecting them?

Drake Maye breaks silence on transfer talk, NIL rumors

I hope he was being honest in that interview. Really don't want to see this kid running UGA's offense especially with those new WR's they nabbed from the portal.