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Catfanlou_rivals54997

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Let’s say I only have enough discretionary money in my budget to either buy season tickets or contribute to NIL for UK And watch games on TV.
What should a true fan do . Which helps the program more ?
 
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Rupp'sRunt

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Catfanlou said:
Let’s say I only have enough discretionary money in my budget to either buy season tickets or contribute to NIL for UK And watch games on TV.
What should a true fan do . Which helps the program more ?
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If you like to go to games I’d say buy the tickets, but don’t give them any money for NIL. Your drop in the NIL bucket isn’t making or breaking UK athletics spend your money on yourself/your family.
 
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CDC1988

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I think this is the "Catch 22" for a lot of fans. I understand that many folks are opposed to the notion of the fans having to pay the players, but the reality is that in order to attract the top talent in every sport it will be largely dependent on the NIL money for many players.

I've saw multiple posts that state something along the lines of "the money I pay for my ticket or K-Fund is my contribution." This may be the way you feel, but thats not reality, if you want to buy tickets to a winning team. The rules, as they are now, would prevent the University from taking their profits to directly pay players. Any money that is filtered to or through UK Athletics cannot be passed on to the athletes.

Down the road, this could definitely end up as direct payment by the schools to athletes, and at that time it will effectively be professional sports (even though we all know it largely already is). I know for some when that day comes, it may mark the end of your following of College sports; but never the less it is fast approaching and irreversible. It's not a matter of what "you" may or may not want, but a matter of how it is. That is what both Barnhart and the fans have to adjust to, if we are to stay competitive. Especially for other sports, such as football where there are 85+ players to fill a roster.
 
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cathouse_rivals216755

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Catfanlou said:
Let’s say I only have enough discretionary money in my budget to either buy season tickets or contribute to NIL for UK And watch games on TV.
What should a true fan do . Which helps the program more ?
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Your dilemma is just a microcosm of what every big-time donor and Mitch Barnhard is now facing, and that is this.

Does the school get the money, or do the players get the money from donors and fans???

There is only so much money to go around, and every dollar that goes to NIL is just a dollar that MB and the athletic department want or need to keep up with the Jone's in buildings, salaries, funding non-revenue sports, title IX etc., etc.

Only the wealthiest schools with the wealthiest fanbases will be able to compete at the highest level under the current system unless there are changes made to the entire system of what has become a free for all in enticing (buying and paying for) the best available players whether in the transfer portal or recruiting out of high school.

The state of TN just legalized paying NIL to high school student athletes as of yesterday and the best football player in the area has already signed a lucrative NIL deal with a local business.

The schools may actually have to start tapping into their billion-dollar endowment funds to pay for school improvements if they want to stay competitive in athletics and allow all the donor money to go to the players.

MB is fighting for control of something he can no longer control and keep UK competitive with the other SEC schools. He needs to get on board with NIL or get...........
 
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I would live life to fullest. Enjoy my family as much as possible. Seek happiness. Pursue fun. And understand that sports are a simple pastime to be enjoyed as a side interest, not a part of my identity to the point where I can only be happy of all aspects of my favorite team go exactly as I wish. And I would spend my money on good food, good wine, and good times. The program will continue with or without my money.
 
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Zissou87 said:
Every time that word is mentioned, a demon gains it's wings.
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The day BEGOK was born



 
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cathouse said:
Your dilemma is just a microcosm of what every big-time donor and Mitch Barnhard is now facing, and that is this.

Does the school get the money, or do the players get the money from donors and fans???

There is only so much money to go around, and every dollar that goes to NIL is just a dollar that MB and the athletic department want or need to keep up with the Jone's in buildings, salaries, funding non-revenue sports, title IX etc., etc.

Only the wealthiest schools with the wealthiest fanbases will be able to compete at the highest level under the current system unless there are changes made to the entire system of what has become a free for all in enticing (buying and paying for) the best available players whether in the transfer portal or recruiting out of high school.

The state of TN just legalized paying NIL to high school student athletes as of yesterday and the best football player in the area has already signed a lucrative NIL deal with a local business.

The schools may actually have to start tapping into their billion-dollar endowment funds to pay for school improvements if they want to stay competitive in athletics and allow all the donor money to go to the players.

MB is fighting for control of something he can no longer control and keep UK competitive with the other SEC schools. He needs to get on board with NIL or get...........
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Great post. Well done. But don't you think, at some point, the NIL investors are gonna want a return? Even if it's just fan joy and not financial? Aren't those smart investors going to start pushing their money to football? Football is infinityly more popular and generates significantly more money than basketball. So, if your post is accurate, shouldn't that eventually leave basketball far behind football financially?
 
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cathouse_rivals216755

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SemperFiCat said:
Great post. Well done. But don't you think, at some point, the NIL investors are gonna want a return? Even if it's just fan joy and not financial? Aren't those smart investors going to start pushing their money to football? Football is infinityly more popular and generates significantly more money than basketball. So, if your post is accurate, shouldn't that eventually leave basketball far behind football financially?
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Yes on basketball being left behind. Especially in the SEC.....except for UK.

MB and Cal are doing their best to keep basketball at the front of the line for NIL $$$$ which is only going to result in UK FB falling even further behind the top programs in the SEC, unfortunately.

That is the main reason Cal started this basketball vs. football spat. Doing his best to protect his big money donors to the basketball program at the expense of the football program.

I do think that what is going on right now is unsustainable for everyone involved.

First off, the top 4-5 schools can't take ALL the top recruits and pay them outrageous sums of money ( looking at you TN and TA&M).

Even the best funded NIL can't support 85 players on a roster. And at some point, the players not getting paid will stop playing, like UT defense did at USC to prove a point after Hendon Hooker had just received a brand you Mercedes the same week where they got nothing.

I really believe it will eventually settle out and be no different than it's been for the past 50 years. The top teams will buy the top players ( they always have) and the next teir teams will fight over the scraps and hope they can hire a genius coach that can compete with the big money teams.

Time will tell but for darn sure we aren't going backward. MB has got to figure how he wants UK to play and what level he wants to compete at.
 
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Stop spending time on the Rafters. We have about 4-5 new *****-fest threads in the last few days, and we haven't even played the UCLA game yet. Nothing is getting accomplished, it's just more of the same stuff.

The Paddock makes this place look like a dump these days. And The Paddock IS a dump.
 
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UKortho

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blue woman said:
Don't purchase anything that supports/funds UK.

Make um feel it in the pocket---then we can say--

begok IS gone

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Blue Woman- I agree with your sentiment and frequently think about liking your posts. Then I see the stupid *** Begok and keep scrolling. I am being serious here- can’t stand Cal and want him gone. But please, for the love of all things holy, quit posting that Begok nonsense. Cal is done. Everyone will see it soon.
 
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drew_ukfan_rivals

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Watch it on tv and give the money to me. I provide hours of entertainment on this board and I’m not compensated enough for it.

We need a super chat function
 
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