Recruiting Forum Football Talk III

[you]

Recruiting is going to get very interesting… think about the NIL contracts that will be offered IF a recruit picks a certain school. It’s going to be a real bidding war to see which booster/businessman puts together the best NIL package

 

[Glitch]

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We could have already been in Utopia. If you look closely in that picture you can see where UT has multiple NC's over the last 20 years while Bammer has been like a turn in the toilet. But no.... The Beatles had to send off on a tangent to end up here.

 

[Glitch]

Let’s have fun, what would hire Gaurantano to sell/endorse?

A counseling practice called "Bad Decisions"?

 

[Glitch]

They hit it lucky with the Ed Sullivan show, but that was far from the only thing that made them great. Not going to get in a great debate, but I doubt seriously that Dexi's Midnight Runners could have done the same.

Nothing. Special. at all.

 

[ricepatty]

Recruiting is going to get very interesting… think about the NIL contracts that will be offered IF a recruit picks a certain school. It’s going to be a real bidding war to see which booster/businessman puts together the best NIL package

Would a recruit pick a school that would have more opportunities for NIL contracts? A 3 star would definitely pick UT over Kentucky or Arkansas because TN’s business and growth opportunities.

 

[Batman1948]

It’s funny looking at some of the autographs I’ve gotten over the years, a lot of them never went anywhere after college so they just look like random names. I have Blake Mitchell’s autograph. Doubt any of you remember who that is

I've rubbed elbows with lots of guys on the PGA Tour but I've never been an autograph guy. I have only 4 autographed items that I will keep forever.

Pete Rose signed a baseball for me
Peyton Manning signed a picture for me
Joe Montana signed a football for me
Byron Nelson signed my Masters hat--my most prized possession
Mickey Mantle signed a baseball for me but when I met him he was drunk--and for some reason, I just didn't keep the ball

 

[HoleInTheRoof]

NIL means Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, and UGA are gonna get all the recruits.

wait…..

That already happens. Nevermind

 

[Christian Lowe]

I've rubbed elbows with lots of guys on the PGA Tour but I've never been an autograph guy. I have only 4 autographed items that I will keep forever.

Pete Rose signed a baseball for me
Peyton Manning signed a picture for me
Joe Montana signed a football for me
Byron Nelson signed my Masters hat--my most prized possession
Mickey Mantle signed a baseball for me but when I met him he was drunk--and for some reason, I just didn't keep the ball

Mickey mantle? Drunk? No way!

But it is unbelievable yoy didn’t keep the ball. That thing would be worth a fortune today

 

[Buddy’s Bandit]

Does anyone have one of those smokeless Solo firepit?

Awaiting shipment…..

 

[thistime]

How long will it be before College teams uniforms start looking like a NASCAR ? Its just a matter of time you know, bowl game jersey's already kinda look that way so it's just something else that's going to happen.

 

[Ten_Titans]

Would a recruit pick a school that would have more opportunities for NIL contracts? A 3 star would definitely pick UT over Kentucky or Arkansas because TN’s business and growth opportunities.

A 3 star isn't going to get business opportunities. That's been the point of the criticism. It isn't that players are trying to make a quick buck, it's that they think there is a market for their NIL to begin with, outside of maybe a few hundred dollars, which is nothing compared to their stipend anyway.

It's going to be an unpleasant surprise when the world of CFB players learn that there are millions of dollars to be spent on NIL, but only for the top 1% of players. And then they will learn that again when players eventually get paid directly.

But all of that assumes everything is above board. What happens when a booster decides he wants to buy a single autograph from each signee in the class, and he is willing to pay $5000 for each star they have?

No idea. When **** like that starts happening, the legitimate NIL opportunities will be irrelevant. NIL will just be a legal way to pay players as much as you want.

 

[Christian Lowe]

A 3 star isn't going to get business opportunities. That's been the point of the criticism. It isn't that players are trying to make a quick buck, it's that they think there is a market for their NIL to begin with, outside of maybe a few hundred dollars, which is nothing compared to their stipend anyway.

It's going to be an unpleasant surprise when the world of CFB players learn that there are millions of dollars to be spent on NIL, but only for the top 1% of players. And then they will learn that again when players eventually get paid directly.

But all of that assumes everything is above board. What happens when a booster decides he wants to buy a single autograph from each signing class, and he is willing to pay $5000 for each star they have?

No idea. When **** like that starts happening, the legitimate NIL opportunities will be irrelevant. NIL will just be a legal way to pay players as much as you want.

I think the universities will come up with a way to seize the NIL money their top players are making and redistribute it among the rest.

 

[ACvol3]

NIL means Clemson, Alabama, Ohio State, and UGA are gonna get all the recruits.

wait…..

That already happens. Nevermind

Why

 

[ACvol3]

Bigger college towns should be bigger opportunities for the athletes. Knoxville is up there.

 

[Ten_Titans]

I think the universities will come up with a way to seize the NIL money their top players are making and redistribute it among the rest.

Then they will get sued. There are so many possibilities on how college football dies in the next 5 years. Can't wait to see which one actually happens.

 

[Batman1948]

Mickey mantle? Drunk? No way!

But it is unbelievable yoy didn’t keep the ball. That thing would be worth a fortune today

Over the years, somehow the ball just got lost in the shuffle but it didn't bother me.
Mickey Mantle and Johnny Unitas were my sports hero's when I grew up. When I had a chance to meet one of my idols, Mickey Mantle, I was on cloud nine. I thought he was the greatest ball player in the world and there he was----sh^t faced. He lived here in Dallas and was a member of Prestonwood Country Club. Some of the guys I play golf with were members there and they have tons of stories about his antics . I would not want to go through life being a drunk.

 

[Christian Lowe]

Then they will get sued. There are so many possibilities on how college football dies in the next 5 years. Can't wait to see which one actually happens.

I don’t think so. Part of Georgia’s NIL law was 75% of endorsements being put into a pool for the rest of the schools athletes i’m pretty sure.

 

[Glitch]

How long will it be before College teams uniforms start looking like a NASCAR ? Its just a matter of time you know, bowl game jersey's already kinda look that way so it's just something else that's going to happen.

"It's FOOTBALL TIME IN TENNESSEE...... Brought to you by Pilot/Flying J Truck Stops, Food City, Nike, Uncle Bob's Tire Emporium, Little Stacey's Babysitting, American Airlines, First Bank of Knox County, Second Bank of Knox County, Jimmy's Taxi Service, Budlight, Jack Daniels, Jill's Nude Maid Service, Jack's Nude Pool Service, and your local Dollar Generals."

 

[drvenner]

I've been staying in Jeff City for 5 days and keep meaning to try Pal's, but Waffle House won out, both times I ate out

You can eat waffle house anytime. Take the plunge. Big pal and Frenchie Fries. You'll be happy.

 

[Batman1948]

So someone help me understand this NIL thing. Are there limits? For example, let's say one of our boosters says, you know what, I really want Nolen at Tennessee. So the booster who happens to own a car dealership says, Nolen, if you come here I'll pay you a million to endorse my car dealership and I'll give you a new car. Then someone from GA says, Nolen, if you come here I'll pay you 1.5 to endorse my clothing brand. Is that a thing that can actually happen now?

I don't think anyone knows where this thing can go. It's gonna be a wild ride though

 

[johnfnkelly]

I think the universities will come up with a way to seize the NIL money their top players are making and redistribute it among the rest.

Sure, if they want to p*ss off the players that are bringing in the dough.

 

[butchna]

Over the years, somehow the ball just got lost in the shuffle but it didn't bother me.
Mickey Mantle and Johnny Unitas were my sports hero's when I grew up. When I had a chance to meet one of my idols, Mickey Mantle, I was on cloud nine. I thought he was the greatest ball player in the world and there he was----sh^t faced. He lived here in Dallas and was a member of Prestonwood Country Club. Some of the guys I play golf with were members there and they have tons of stories about his antics . I would not want to go through life being a drunk.

Hung out at Jaxx on Midway at Beltline also. Arrived in DFW before he got his transplant.

 

[drvenner]

My freshman year at UT, there was a “summer job fair” and I got a job at Cedar Point in Ohio. The Eagles played a concert in Johnson City that summer. A friend and I worked all day Friday then drove to my folks’ house in Kingsport Friday night. The concert was Saturday evening. We left immediately after the concert so we were back at work Sunday morning. Concert was absolutely worth it!

When did you work at Cedar Point.? I went every summer from around 1976 through 1982, Really good amusement park and quite the long haul to Johnson City, for sure.

 

[Christian Lowe]

How long will it be before College teams uniforms start looking like a NASCAR ? Its just a matter of time you know, bowl game jersey's already kinda look that way so it's just something else that's going to happen.

People have warned of this happening for what seems like decades, or at least ever since European Soccer started doing it. Hasn’t happened yet. Those 2x2” patches on NBA jerseys is as close as we’ve gotten

 

[drvenner]

Thank you @Freak for capital J in Jackcrevol.

You don't know jack.