OT: Duke is suing their QB for contract violations

[newell138]

Didn't see this posted but this will be fun. Looks like he signed a contract through DEC 2026 and is portal bound

Duke University sues QB Darian Mensah to keep him with football program - On3

 

[rcube1994]

$4,000,000 doesn't go as far as it used to. Man needs to eat.

 

[Caliknight]

Went from $4MM to $6.5MM. Yea, see you in court.

 

[Knight Shift]

Why stop at $6.5 M. Oregon or LSU could offer even more.
Does anybody remember contracts?

 

[Caliknight]

They weren't offering more or he would have gone there. That's the point.

 

[MADHAT1]

Worked for Washington when their QB planned to hit the portal
>The University of Washington has filed a lawsuit to prevent star quarterbacThe University of Washington has filed a lawsuit to prevent star quarterback Demond Williams Jr. from entering the transfer portal. . from entering the transfer portal. <
https://www.athleticbusiness.com/op...tar-quarterback-from-entering-transfer-portal<
the result
>“After thoughtful reflection with my family, I am excited to announce that I will continue my football journey at the University of Washington,” Williams Jr. wrote in an Instagram post. “I am fully committed and focused on contributing to what we are building.”<

https://www.dailyuw.com/article/what-just-happened-a-48-hour-timeline-of-demond-williams-jr-s-transfer-portal-saga-20260111

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

Worked for Washington when their QB planned to hit the portal
>The University of Washington has filed a lawsuit to prevent star quarterbacThe University of Washington has filed a lawsuit to prevent star quarterback Demond Williams Jr. from entering the transfer portal. . from entering the transfer portal. <
https://www.athleticbusiness.com/op...tar-quarterback-from-entering-transfer-portal<
the result
>“After thoughtful reflection with my family, I am excited to announce that I will continue my football journey at the University of Washington,” Williams Jr. wrote in an Instagram post. “I am fully committed and focused on contributing to what we are building.”<

https://www.dailyuw.com/article/what-just-happened-a-48-hour-timeline-of-demond-williams-jr-s-transfer-portal-saga-20260111

That statement is hilariously dishonest.

 

[bac2therac]

Just some cash for sandwiches they said

 

[Retired711]

Worked for Washington when their QB planned to hit the portal
>The University of Washington has filed a lawsuit to prevent star quarterbacThe University of Washington has filed a lawsuit to prevent star quarterback Demond Williams Jr. from entering the transfer portal. . from entering the transfer portal. <
https://www.athleticbusiness.com/op...tar-quarterback-from-entering-transfer-portal<
the result
>“After thoughtful reflection with my family, I am excited to announce that I will continue my football journey at the University of Washington,” Williams Jr. wrote in an Instagram post. “I am fully committed and focused on contributing to what we are building.”<

https://www.dailyuw.com/article/what-just-happened-a-48-hour-timeline-of-demond-williams-jr-s-transfer-portal-saga-20260111

What we don't know is whether U. Washington crossed his palm with some additional green pieces of paper to get him to agree to stay on board. While his legal position may have been weak, the last thing U. Washington would want is protracted litigation over this.

 

[MADHAT1]

What we don't know is whether U. Washington crossed his palm with some additional green pieces of paper to get him to agree to stay on board. While his legal position may have been weak, the last thing U. Washington would want is protracted litigation over this.

I was wondering something like that with Miami and the Duke QB,
An under the table deal that doubles what Duke claims is theirs no matter where he plays , by having a booster pay his parents NIL money

 

[RUgal]

I was wondering something like that with Miami and the Duke QB,
An under the table deal that doubles what Duke claims is theirs no matter where he plays , by having a booster pay his parents NIL money

Or his sister. This SI article suggests some rumored numbers for Mensah. It was written before the lawsuit but if Duke won’t let Miami pay his NIL, and since they’re already rumored to be recruiting his sister, they could always put the money in her name (assuming she can break her contact with Oregon).

Mensah’s Lucrative Destination Might Be Set After Leaving Duke

The Duke football program is now dealing with what is probably the worst possible scenario that could have played out for the Blue Devils this offseason. Just h

www.si.com

 

[-RUFAN4LIFE-]

Does anybody remember contracts?

Schools jump conferences even though they are contractually tied to a conference.
Coaches leave for more money even though they are under contract.
Players - YOU MUST HONOR YOUR CONTRACT.

Can't blame the players when the "adults" haven't done it.

 

[-RUFAN4LIFE-]

Worked for Washington when their QB planned to hit the portal
>The University of Washington has filed a lawsuit to prevent star quarterbacThe University of Washington has filed a lawsuit to prevent star quarterback Demond Williams Jr. from entering the transfer portal. . from entering the transfer portal. <
https://www.athleticbusiness.com/op...tar-quarterback-from-entering-transfer-portal<
the result
>“After thoughtful reflection with my family, I am excited to announce that I will continue my football journey at the University of Washington,” Williams Jr. wrote in an Instagram post. “I am fully committed and focused on contributing to what we are building.”<

https://www.dailyuw.com/article/what-just-happened-a-48-hour-timeline-of-demond-williams-jr-s-transfer-portal-saga-20260111

Why did Duke enter him into the transfer portal only to sue later to stop him from entering the transfer portal?

 

[Knight Shift]

Schools jump conferences even though they are contractually tied to a conference.
Coaches leave for more money even though they are under contract.
Players - YOU MUST HONOR YOUR CONTRACT.

Can't blame the players when the "adults" haven't done it.

Three wrongs don't make a right.

And you overlooked that when coaches leave, they are required to abide by the terms of their contract, for example, paying a buyout amount.

Same thing sir schools with grant of rights.

Totally different scenarios. Or mayne not. Contract clauses may still be enforced.

 

[-RUFAN4LIFE-]

Three wrongs don't make a right.

And you overlooked that when coaches leave, they are required to abide by the terms of their contract, for example, paying a buyout amount.

Same thing sir schools with grant of rights.

Totally different scenarios. Or mayne not. Contract clauses may still be enforced.

Then impose transfer fees like they have in the soccer leagues.

 

[RUTGERS95]

kid will lose this