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We’re still in the Wild West era of NIL and transferring. How many of these guys are chasing NIL money and as opposed to a situation that would allow them to showcase their talents, grow and potentially earn a shot at pro ball (Looking at you Tyrin Smith and your 4 Rec for 32 Yds at Cincinnati).

I get UTEP can’t pay mega money in NIL. But a good coach would go to a player and say “Look, I’ve got X amount of money. But if you go to another school you may make more, but how are they going to use you? Come here, you’ve got the green light. Offense runs through you. You lead this team and that is something you won’t get anywhere else.” Out of those 9k transfers + HS players that has to hold some appeal.
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SisyphusMiner said:
1. Maybe you don't let 18-22 year olds make the rules
2. Maybe you don't let the schools with the deepest pockets make the rules.

Honestly IDK why there is an NCAA anymore. Why bother with the pretense that there is some independent governing body?
Why pretend that these are student athletes?

I'm not just sick of the debacle that is UTEP athletics, I'm sick of what college sports has become. College sports in general is losing my interest.
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Agree. Do away with the pretense. They're minor league players now. Schools that can pay more will get the better players. It is what it is.
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utep2step said:
Yes and no. One thing Mike Price stated was that you build your program by having an open door to the alumni players. OU was really big on this for years as was Texas. Now, they are so competitive they have closed Spring Scrimmages. Washington coach went public saying open spring games are important.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6198630/2025/03/13/washington-huskies-spring-game-jedd-fisch/

Walden is open to alumni and I'm glad to see Wilson being active.
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As if Wilson gives any care about athletics. Give me a break.
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utep2step
SisyphusMiner said:
This all seems weird to me. Is this normal? Do other schools do this?
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Yes and no. One thing Mike Price stated was that you build your program by having an open door to the alumni players. OU was really big on this for years as was Texas. Now, they are so competitive they have closed Spring Scrimmages. Washington coach went public saying open spring games are important.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6198630/2025/03/13/washington-huskies-spring-game-jedd-fisch/

Walden is open to alumni and I'm glad to see Wilson being active.
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