This NIL stuff

[billoliver40]

Apparently half this board knows somebody that knows somebody that knows what NIL money these guys are making.

Oddly enough, no player, no coach, no university, and no official agent has posted actual dollars.

This fascination has turned obsessive for some.

 

[ManitouDan]

I heard it was 8 figures

 

[WildcatsAndBourbon_rivals395121]

I heard it was 8 figures

That’s not going to be sustainable at all

 

[Cole World]

 

[FilsonCat]

I heard it was 8 figures

 

[TucsonCat]

Most people are incapable of admitting they just don't know a thing. But also, they can't just shut up either.

 

[bucsrule8872]

I don’t care how much they get paid, it’s not my money, so I don’t care. I just hope we can field a competitive team and if that means spending seven figures, then I hope they do. I just want to win!

 

[DaDirtyLeb69]

And starting a thread about people talking about what NIL our players are making is just as obsessive as what you’re claiming the other side to be.

 

[bucsrule8872]

And starting a thread about people talking about what NIL our players are making is just as obsessive as what you’re claiming the other side to be.

Love it when people gripe about people griping all the time! LOL!

 

[ukcatz12]

That’s not going to be sustainable at all

I'll believe it when I see it. People said the same thing when Nigel Pack transferred to Miami for $400k a year, and now we're at numbers around ten times that for some kids.

 

[Phil_The_Music2]

I don’t care how much they get paid, it’s not my money, so I don’t care. I just hope we can field a competitive team and if that means spending seven figures, then I hope they do. I just want to win!

If you spend any money on UK sports then it kinda is your money though. Or at least it will be once prices are all increased to support the NIL fund.

 

[jeffky]

Most people are incapable of admitting they just don't know a thing. But also, they can't just shut up either.

Sounds like Matt jones

 

[know1]

Nobody knows anything.

The weird thing is why people are so fixated on the numbers. Especially fake ones.

 

[Slowwalker]

Love it when people gripe about people griping all the time! LOL!

It’s like bitching about traffic while you are sitting in the middle of the highway with thousands of others….

 

[CrimsonCats_rivals]

I'll believe it when I see it. People said the same thing when Nigel Pack transferred to Miami for $400k a year, and now we're at numbers around ten times that for some kids.

I think some of us thought at first that the wealthy donors paying out that money would stop after a year or two of not getting a return on their investment since it seems highly unlikely that an endorsement from most of these players would be sending millions of dollars worth of business their way. That hasn’t been the case though. It seems like seeing their favorite college be good at sports is something a lot of the rich are perfectly fine burning some pocket change (to them) on, so there’s no reason to think it will stop at this point.

 

[TFCat11]

Not a single player anywhere in college (or pros) is making a single cent more than someone is willing to pay them!

The same goes for us and our employers!

Let’s all just move and and watch some fun CBB!

 

[Rick Honcho]

I’m among those who don’t care, and won’t contribute to any NIL endeavors. I choose to contribute annually to an endowment, in part because it’s a long term charitable investment and in part because I think in some small way it might make a meaningful difference. I also choose to believe contributing to NIL is for suckers.

 

[bucsrule8872]

If you spend any money on UK sports then it kinda is your money though. Or at least it will be once prices are all increased to support the NIL fund.

But if I don’t like it, I don’t have to spend money on it. I’m buying a UK shirt because I like it, not because it goes to NIL. And if prices go up because of NIL, I can choose not to buy it.

It’s a free market economy (or as close to it as you will find these days). It’s all about supply and demand. That sets prices. If that bothers you, do not contribute to NIL. Do not buy tickets or merchandise. Do not watch the games on satellite or streaming or whatever. That is your right as a consumer.

 

[Phil_The_Music2]

But if I don’t like it, I don’t have to spend money on it. I’m buying a UK shirt because I like it, not because it goes to NIL. And if prices go up because of NIL, I can choose not to buy it.

It’s a free market economy (or as close to it as you will find these days). It’s all about supply and demand. That sets prices. If that bothers you, do not contribute to NIL. Do not buy tickets or merchandise. Do not watch the games on satellite or streaming or whatever. That is your right as a consumer.

I don't disagree with you at all. I was just stating that it is in some fashion our money that will contribute to all of this. They whole point of the NIL according to its proponents was that the NCAA and TV studios were making all of this money and that, some of that money needed to go to the players. Well, they aren't paying the players a dime and it's essentially going to be the fans who pay for it.

 

[chroix]

Y’all.

 

[WildcatsAndBourbon_rivals395121]

Y’all.

The kid is quick, wiggly, and bouncy but makes bad plays and doesn’t shoot well. He’s also a little flimsy. I don’t see how anybody thinks he contributes $7million dollars worth of basketball skill toward improved chances of winning games.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

The kid is quick, wiggly, and bouncy but makes bad plays and doesn’t shoot well. He’s also a little flimsy. I don’t see how anybody thinks he contributes $7million dollars worth of basketball skill toward improved chances of winning games.

He can shoot the ball. He will be very good but he’s not worth what 2 Cooper Flaggs made.

 

[true-blue1]

Y’all.

 

[UKAlum84]

I'd rather have a team full of hungry, hard working college athletes but instead the nil stuff and what not is creating an "NBA style" culture.

Wonder if the bench warmers are making money?

 

[HogFan2012]

He can shoot the ball. He will be very good but he’s not worth what 2 Cooper Flaggs made.

38%FG
84%FT
34%3pt
Not really a good shooter.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

38%FG
84%FT
34%3pt
Not really a good shooter.

He didn’t take good shots, but I watched his HS career and he can shoot. He has great form. When he gets a full season under his belt I have no doubt he will shoot 38-40% with better selection. He definitely needs to get stronger so he can finish at the rim though. 38% FG overall won’t cut it. A lot of that is Cal letting his guys take 18 footers all the time. Drove us crazy. Either shoot a 3 or take it into the paint.