'20 TX RB Zachary Evans

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InVOLuntary said:
Nothing wrong with wanting to cash in on your hard work but making it your sole focus or at least one of the main factors, is when it can become a problem.
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When you are looking to accept a new job, do you ask about current salary and future earning potential?
 
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MarcoVol said:
Why are you so butthurt over this kid?

He never committed to UT and then changed his mind. He explored his options.
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I am not butthurt at all about the kid. Review my msgs never wanted him then and not now.....I don't care for liars and handlers pumping up this crap about UTK not anteing up the pot to get him. We are in a much better place than we were a year after Fulmer left. We don't need the distraction.....Nor do we need some stating we didn't offer a good enough NIL Deal when in fact we never offered him a NIL deal at all. It is a matter of principle, that simple
 
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MarcoVol said:
When you are looking to accept a new job, do you ask about current salary and future earning potential?
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Sure but this isn't a job. And to be honest the school isn't supposed to have any discussions about money. It's on the player to seek out those earning possibilities. If the focus of the recuit is to squeeze whatever dime they can, I'm questioning whether their focus is on becoming the best player they can be.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
Sure but this isn't a job. And to be honest the school isn't supposed to have any discussions about money. It's on the player to seek out those earning possibilities. If the focus of the recuit is to squeeze whatever dime they can, I'm questioning whether their focus is on becoming the best player they can be.
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You don’t think being a D1 collegiate athlete is a job? Ever tried it?

And yes while the spirit of NIL requires the players to seek their own opps, they’ve likely been pitched NIL deals from other schools and assume that’s how the game is played.
 
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MarcoVol said:
You don’t think being a D1 collegiate athlete is a job? Ever tried it?

And yes while the spirit of NIL requires the players to seek their own opps, they’ve likely been pitched NIL deals from other schools and assume that’s how the game is played.
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I was and my current job is much more difficult. That's easy to say because I loved playing baseball more than being infantry.
 
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MarcoVol said:
You don’t think being a D1 collegiate athlete is a job? Ever tried it?

And yes while the spirit of NIL requires the players to seek their own opps, they’ve likely been pitched NIL deals from other schools and assume that’s how the game is played.
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It's not a job. If it were a job they'd be taxed on the $100,000 of dollars for their education, room and board, and all the other benefits they get.

I'm sure other schools are abusing it. Does that me you advocate abusing it as well? The NCAA is already announced investigations into several programs.

I'm all for players making money, independent of the school. I'm also for players going to the NFL right out of high-school.

This NIL is ruining college football. It will never be the same. The schools with the most money will be the ones that get a the best players. Unlike the NFL, there is no salary cap. Enjoy.
 
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MarcoVol said:
You don’t think being a D1 collegiate athlete is a job? Ever tried it?

And yes while the spirit of NIL requires the players to seek their own opps, they’ve likely been pitched NIL deals from other schools and assume that’s how the game is played.
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Well you need to get over it, Evidently we didn't pitch him and said thanks but no thanks to his requests. The Coaching Staff moved on, but others on this Board want you to believe that UT offered and he turned us down of which the truth is that we never offered. He was trying to sucker us into a bidding war and we politely said No Thanks and instead of walking away he flipped the script...This is the reality of NIL without CAPS
 
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InVOLuntary said:
It's not a job. If it were a job they'd be taxed on the $100,000 of dollars for their education, room and board, and all the other benefits they get.

I'm sure other schools are abusing it. Does that me you advocate abusing it as well? The NCAA is already announced investigations into several programs.

I'm all for players making money, independent of the school. I'm also for players going to the NFL right out of high-school.

This NIL is ruining college football. It will never be the same. The schools with the most money will be the ones that get a the best players. Unlike the NFL, there is no salary cap. Enjoy.
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I’m very much pro-player, I admit. Saying it’s not a job is absurd. You clearly have no clue what it’s like.
 
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Sudden Impact said:
Well you need to get over it, Evidently we didn't pitch him and said thanks but no thanks to his requests. The Coaching Staff moved on, but others on this Board want you to believe that UT offered and he turned us down of which the truth is that we never offered. He was trying to sucker us into a bidding war and we politely said No Thanks and instead of walking away he flipped the script...This is the reality of NIL without CAPS
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I don’t care at all that we didn’t get Evans, or didn’t try ir whatever. I just don’t understand the people who are mad at a kid for using his talent to earn money.
 
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InVOLuntary said:
Sure but this isn't a job. And to be honest the school isn't supposed to have any discussions about money. It's on the player to seek out those earning possibilities. If the focus of the recuit is to squeeze whatever dime they can, I'm questioning whether their focus is on becoming the best player they can be.
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And if they will give their all for Tennessee.
 
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AppStVol said:
Agree with a lot of what you said here about his why but…

Contract is not a straight apples to apples 1.1 vs 1.8. It’s the 5% guaranteed annual increase plus the “up to $300K” in annual incentives. He will be on an escalating base over $2 mill after a few years.

He also has a rolling 5, meaning his contract automatically renews each year to a 5 year deal and UT will always owe him 4 years of salary upon separation, due immediately. That’s essentially over an $8 mill buyout minimum by the time this relationship has the chance to sour likely closer to $10 mill.

Not sure what type of coin you are pulling down or how you define generational wealth, but I could have all I ever want and leave a nibble for future grandchildren.
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I don’t consider it generational wealth compared to what he was getting paid. Sure, it’s generational wealth if you just say $10 million. But he already had a base line at a school that loved him. He was set there. There is also more than just money for guys like him. Like I said, he wanted the challenge and bigger brand.
 
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