Jaden Rashada (Florida Signee) requesting NLI release

[Weezer]

You forgot to invite the gators to talk about it so we could enjoy their misery.

@Jaws @99gator @Sub Par SUPERSTAR @lawgator1 @Lawrence Wright

I'm probably forgetting someone.

 

[peaygolf]

Well that was short lived.

 

[lawgator1]

I just heard about this. My guess is Miami upped their brib... er, offer.

 

[stolitonic]

While it is amusing that this is happening to Florida, in general this is kinda sad-on both sides.

I would assume that there is an entity UF is "associated" with who takes care of these things and that there are contracts involved?

Not a good look for either the school or the player here.

 

[ERvolsfan]

While it is amusing that this is happening to Florida, in general this is kinda sad-on both sides.

I would assume that there is an entity UF is "associated" with who takes care of these things and that there are contracts involved?

Not a good look for either the school or the player here.

This was my thought too... I wonder if the kid will say much about it. Cause your right it kind of exposes both....
- the school, for promising things and can't deliver which will hurt them.
- but the player also, giving the illusion that the player only cared about money.

Very delicate situation for Florida and the commits/ signees... But at its simplest can't deliver on promises, what does that imply about them keeping other promises outside of NIL

 

[ERvolsfan]

Another twist in the story...

 

[SGMVols]

major credibility hit for on3 then. Charging people for subscriptions to read false information

 

[Pacer92]

Unfortunately, the game has been tainted by NIL. Good sides to it too, but…

Leverage…with teens having the power…can’t be promising.

 

[VolFanNC09]

So is this all a negotiation for more NIL? Kind of annoying to watch even if it is Florida.

 

[TheMookieMonster]

All the Gator fans on Twitter are pissed about the On3 report and are now encouraging people to cancel their On3 subscriptions lol.

 

[stolitonic]

This was my thought too... I wonder if the kid will say much about it. Cause your right it kind of exposes both....
- the school, for promising things and can't deliver which will hurt them.
- but the player also, giving the illusion that the player only cared about money.

Very delicate situation for Florida and the commits/ signees... But at its simplest can't deliver on promises, what does that imply about them keeping other promises outside of NIL

I'm assuming this kid was an early enrollee?

The thought also crossed my mind of whether this was a Harrison Bailey type situation. Kid lit it up in high school, gets recruited heavily, and then shows up on campus and the coaches realize something is just "off"

Guess with the NIL rules, simply interrupting the money flow might be a good way to get a kid to leave-if you are willing to deal with the PR hit.

 

[Weezer]

I'm assuming this kid was an early enrollee?

The thought also crossed my mind of whether this was a Harrison Bailey type situation. Kid lit it up in high school, gets recruited heavily, and then shows up on campus and the coaches realize something is just "off"

Guess with the NIL rules, simply interrupting the money flow might be a good way to get a kid to leave-if you are willing to deal with the PR hit.

Supposedly he hasn't shown up yet. That's why all the gator fans are concerned. He's supposed to be on campus and is not.

 

[VOLnMiami]

Wow Dumpster fire central!...And they made fun of us for over a decade, Looks like thier time has arrived to be wandering in the wilderness...Have fun chompers, We'll see you in Gainesville soon!

 

[Lawrence Wright]

You forgot to invite the gators to talk about it so we could enjoy their misery.

@Jaws @99gator @Sub Par SUPERSTAR @lawgator1 @Lawrence Wright

I'm probably forgetting someone.

Yes, not sure how we’ll recover from this.

Ever.

0-12.

 

[Lawrence Wright]

It’s also obvious UF hasn’t figured out the NIL game relative to others.

 

[Volfansince1980]

I just heard about this. My guess is Miami upped their brib... er, offer.

No bribe, just your school can’t close.

 

[Lawrence Wright]

No bribe, just your school can’t close.

That part right there.

 

[VolInNW]

It’s also obvious UF hasn’t figured out the NIL game relative to others.

Which is kind of amazing, given the size and wealth of Florida's alumni base. Tennessee in no way matches either, but yet Spyre is lighting it up.

I still think in the medium to long term the wealthier schools will figure it out, and NIL will serve to cement their position. It is entertaining watching the growing pains, however.

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

I remember last year Gator fans were mocking me for questioning the hire and how they would bounce back from losing so many recruits.

Oh how the tables turn

 

[Lawrence Wright]

Unfortunately, the game has been tainted by NIL. Good sides to it too, but…

Leverage…with teens having the power…can’t be promising.

Translation:
Can’t be promising for fans looking for some sense of control they never had.

I’m all for these kids having more control and leverage.

Everyone around them, collectively making billions of dollars off of them, have had it for decades.

 

[Lawrence Wright]

Which is kind of amazing, given the size and wealth of Florida's alumni base. Tennessee in no way matches either, but yet Spyre is lighting it up.

I still think in the medium to long term the wealthier schools will figure it out, and NIL will serve to cement their position. It is entertaining watching the growing pains, however.

We’ll figure it out at some point…or maybe we won’t.

Following recruiting will be a roller coaster for us all going forward.

Same game, different rules.

 

[beachvol23]

Which is kind of amazing, given the size and wealth of Florida's alumni base. Tennessee in no way matches either, but yet Spyre is lighting it up.

I still think in the medium to long term the wealthier schools will figure it out, and NIL will serve to cement their position. It is entertaining watching the growing pains, however.

Just because they may have more alumni or money or there is more potential doesn’t mean that they actually care more!

 

[Jaws]

Do kids with this much drama and indecisiveness ever work out? I can’t recall many who did.

 

[Pacer92]

Translation:
Can’t be promising for fans looking for some sense of control they never had.

I’m all for these kids having more control and leverage.

Everyone around them, collectively making billions of dollars off of them, have had it for decades.

Lol…fans control? I understand that you gator fans may be feeling that way. This isn’t good for the game overall.

 

[Fightmaker]

Lol…fans control? I understand that you gator fans may be feeling that way. This isn’t good for the game overall.

I’m with LW, I see no problem with the kids getting the money for jerseys, autographs, etc in that department. But I do question the people who are behind structuring these deals. I came up in the boxing business, and a lot of these NIL groups seem just as shady as anything I ever saw in the fight game. I’m looking at you Miami.