'25 OG USC transfer Emmanuel Pregnon (Oregon)

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BigOrangeTrain said:
Really? Now I saw where 5* OT Lockwood decommitted from Bama. I know we probably aren’t in it but it makes me wonder. Which guy would be better to invest a big NIL deal into? A 1 year rental or a potential 3 year stud?
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Probably going to Michigan---they're trying to outspend OSU
 
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AstonRoyal said:
I don't buy that we aren't offering the same amount of money or that we can't make it financially competitive. I mean look at how much we've invested in the infrastructure and facilities over the years, and we're constantly at the top 10 or 15 when it comes to revenue, even in the down years. Those are all indicators to me that the money is there somewhere.

The general thought is that because we spend less on NIL than other teams, that it means we're offering less. Could it be that we aren't able to close the better prospects and have to settle for the weaker prospects with lower price tags, therefore appearing as if we spend less or are willing to spend less?

I could be completely wrong, but I just haven't seen much evidence to suggest that Heupel is a closer for quality talent and top tier guys other than maybe 1 or 2 guys a year and some of those guys seem to be more DL players who come because of Rodney Garner, and it feels like we're using NIL as an excuse. I dunno, just my 2 cents.
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We had the 4th highest revenue football program behind uga, bama, tamu only a year or so ago. Or was that recruiting budget? Maybe I’m confusing them.
 
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Adam Sandler said:
We had the 4th highest revenue football program behind uga, bama, tamu only a year or so ago. Or was that recruiting budget? Maybe I’m confusing them.
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There you go, so we have money somewhere. And I know that's money going to the athletic departments and not into collectives, I'm just using it anecdotally to show the availability of funds. I just don't buy that we losing recruiting battles solely on lack of funds alone. Maybe some, but not this many.
 
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Starting on July 1, this year, NIL as we know it today will change drastically.
Universities will have $20.5 million to dole out to their athletes. Supposedly, about $16 million will be allocated to football and then the remaining money will be allocated to the other sports. Ohio State football players will have to take a big hit from todays standard :) :) :)

NIL will become just that, outside agencies signing players to contracts for their name, image and likeness--not pay for play.

Who knows where this will shake out because lawyers will line up for the ensuing court filings. Best thing to do is just sit back and watch it all unfold.

I've already bought enough popcorn to last all year.
 
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