UofL running a $30 million deficit

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I see your point, but moving closer and closer to a system where only SEC and B1G teams schools are relevant and viable greatly weakens the overall appeal of college sports imo.
Agree 100% It would be a 30 team NFL junior league if all the other schools said screw it we can't compete with that money and quit playing them.
 
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JASUN74

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What? All the shoe Companies are kicking in money to help the top rated players to one of their branded schools. They are negotiating directly with the players. Adidas gave players from Overtime Elite funds. they fall under the category of Personal Corporate Endorsements.
Overtime Elite isn’t a University! They cannot buy college team players.
 

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Overtime Elite isn’t a University! They cannot buy college team players.
I read a month or so ago that LSU switched their apparel contract to Adidas and two weeks later eleven football players had signed NIL deals with Adidas.
 

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I read a month or so ago that LSU switched their apparel contract to Adidas and two weeks later eleven football players had signed NIL deals with Adidas.
Yeah but that’s NIL. Not paying for them to go there . I’m no lawyer and don’t really want to get into the rules, but it’s illegal to buy players like that for schools. Kids can get their own deals with their agent. Unless you’re Kentucky it seems.
 

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But they can and do give contracts if a player chooses one of their branded schools.
They can get deals no matter if they’re going to a branded school or any other school. They can’t pay them to go to any certain school though . Not Legally anyway. We all know they get away with under table deals.
 

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You only need to look at both football and basketball records since NIL arrived to see UK is doing something very wrong.
Calipari tanked as soon as NIL started.
Stoops tanked as soon as NIL started.
Pope can’t seem to put together a roster with JMI.
Im so sick of hearing Stein is killing recruiting by signing a few 4 stars. Stein will end up 25-30 in the rankings. That’s not winning ish.
The biggest proof to me our NIL stinks is Calipari is finally recruiting Difference Makers again at Arkansas. His last class here was the first time he had no one drafted. His first class at Arkansas included the National Freshman of the year. All he needed was financial backing. He didn’t get it here.
NIL started July 1, 2021. Mark Stoops first class was 2022 and was one of the UK classes since they’ve been ranked. Mark Stoops failed because he consistently brought awful offensive coordinators and terrible line play. Cal had top 3 classes every year here in the NIL era.
 
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Yeah it’s going to tough for most conferences to compete unless they can somehow find the money. I hate what’s happening now to be honest. It just takes all the love from college athletics for a lot of fans.
All the love goes when it’s not just the elite profiting. Schools, coaches, and administrators making millions was beautiful as long as the boys didn’t get any of it.
 

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They can get deals no matter if they’re going to a branded school or any other school. They can’t pay them to go to any certain school though . Not Legally anyway. We all know they get away with under table deals.
They can say if you go to UK we will give you a contract. Look at Nike and Stokes coming to UK.
 

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All the love goes when it’s not just the elite profiting. Schools, coaches, and administrators making millions was beautiful as long as the boys didn’t get any of it.
I never said or implied that at all !! You think whatever you want, but this is ruining college athletics ! I’m all for kids making some money, but not getting paid better than professional athletes. Five million dollars for a college player is insane. They should be getting around one hundred thousand maximum from the school, Plus room board of course. Now I’m all for them making as many millions as they want from NIL deals, but not from the university, it’s taking everything away from all the other sports and the athletes that play those sports. Greed.
 

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Nike isn’t paying or giving us or any other college money to recruit. Nor is Addis, New Balance or Puma. I don’t know where some are getting that but it’s wrong. I
Of course we make money from them for using their gear and equipment, but not for specific recruits. I could see Oregon getting extra hand shake money from Phil, but not anyone else.
It’s what was reported multiple times. How do you know it’s not accurate?
 

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I never said or implied that at all !! You think whatever you want, but this is ruining college athletics ! I’m all for kids making some money, but not getting paid better than professional athletes. Five million dollars for a college player is insane. They should be getting around one hundred thousand maximum from the school, Plus room board of course. Now I’m all for them making as many millions as they want from NIL deals, but not from the university, it’s taking everything away from all the other sports and the athletes that play those sports. Greed.
Schools cannot directly pay players outside of the rev share pot.
 

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NIL started July 1, 2021. Mark Stoops first class was 2022 and was one of the UK classes since they’ve been ranked. Mark Stoops failed because he consistently brought awful offensive coordinators and terrible line play. Cal had top 3 classes every year here in the NIL era.
Top 3 5* that were small, weak and had no basketball IQ. Boston, TyTy, Edward’s and countless others all 5* flops that others didn’t want. While we watched Kansas and Duke pull in guys built like Bam, Oscar , Randle that we no longer got.
No one sane can look at our steady decline since NIL entered a not see disaster. If you do, you’re trying to prove another agenda because it’s painfully obvious . Complete, and steady collapse of both programs.
 

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It’s what was reported multiple times. How do you know it’s not accurate?
It wasn’t reported by any credible sources that I’ve saw. I would gladly read it though. I saw several people say that here but smiled when they said it. It is what it is my friend. There’s plenty information on the rules online and I’m sure you can find it if you search for it.
 

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I never said or implied that at all !! You think whatever you want, but this is ruining college athletics ! I’m all for kids making some money, but not getting paid better than professional athletes. Five million dollars for a college player is insane. They should be getting around one hundred thousand maximum from the school, Plus room board of course. Now I’m all for them making as many millions as they want from NIL deals, but not from the university, it’s taking everything away from all the other sports and the athletes that play those sports. Greed.
Yes, capitalism for the boys ruins sports for you. The elite are the only ones who should make ungodly amounts of money. You don’t have those same feelings about Elon Musk making unlimited amounts of money in a system that’s rigged in his favor while approximately 67% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and a generation in which 80% may never be able to own a home. But we must regulate how much money the players get. I understand you perfectly.
 

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Yes, capitalism for the boys ruins sports for you. The elite are the only ones who should make ungodly amounts of money. You don’t have those same feelings about Elon Musk making unlimited amounts of money in a system that’s rigged in his favor while approximately 67% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and a generation in which 80% may never be able to own a home. But we must regulate how much money the players get. I understand you perfectly.
Damn, you went for it didn’t you. Anyway, there’s not one F—k I give about anything you think you understand!
 

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It wasn’t reported by any credible sources that I’ve saw. I would gladly read it though. I saw several people say that here but smiled when they said it. It is what it is my friend. There’s plenty information on the rules online and I’m sure you can find it if you search for it.
I know KSR causes a lot of butthurt on here. But they spoke about it as if it were fact multiple times on multiple shows. They have the Biggest local
Sports show in the state and one of the biggest in the country actually. They have full press credentials and Matt is an analyst for ESPN. I’m not sure how much credibility you’re looking for. But let’s not act like this was just reported by the Richmond register.
 

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Yep. Bro thought he cooked.
Bro knows exactly what you simps for the elite are about. This is the best comeback the pathetic cucks of the Epstein class have. You simps only believe in capitalism for the elite, anyone else benefiting makes you meltdown.
 
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Congratulations. Your post shows you know nothing about me lol. Just because I think you’re lame doesn’t mean I worship at the feet of the populist neo-con of the day. I’m anything but a simp for the elite. Definitely not getting into politics here, as if you’d understand any of it beyond what you learned from TikTok influencers. You think anyone’s impressed by your parroting of the same surface level talking points? I’m certainly not. Move along before your next assumption about me proves you even more ignorant.
So far your argument is “Bro thinks he cooked” and “ “you’re parroting surface level TikTok talking points”. I can believe there’s no substance behind someone like you.
 

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Bro knows exactly what you simps for the elite are about. This is the best comeback the pathetic cucks of the Epstein class have. You simps only believe in capitalism for the elite, anyone else benefiting makes you meltdown.
Again, not one F—k do I give about anything you think you know. Why don’t you call mommy upstairs and cry to her. Maybe she’ll give you a big hug. Whinny asss MFer!
 

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Again, not one F—k do I give about anything you think you know. Why don’t you call mommy upstairs and cry to her. Maybe she’ll give you a big hug. Whinny asss MFer!
You literally cried about players getting paid. It’s hilarious how fake you are. I don’t need you to care to speak the truth.
 
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