What is up and why the pipe line with Dartmouth and Ivy League it seems lately…are they or have they ever been a hidden pipeline?
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A couple of these transfers are real head scratchers to me. They came from Austin Peay, were inserted directly as starters, and we were told that they could play anywhere.
Did Walden realize that this is a different level and told them to move on? Do they think they’re too good for UTEP?
Walden let a lot of good players walk for his guys to come and go.
Did Walden realize that this is a different level and told them to move on? Do they think they’re too good for UTEP?
Walden let a lot of good players walk for his guys to come and go.
Exactly, we got too much Jackson, over other RB's... For what? Not sure what is going on, but I don't like it. Of course, it could simply be a sign of the times as well. These are suppose to be his "OKG" ummmk!
I don’t have a problem with it. It’s an opportunity for the players. Playing at UTEP allowed those AP players an opportunity to be seen. While Walden is disappointed they won’t be playing for him in 2025, that’s how high level college sports is now.
An opportunity now presents itself for another FCS player to move up and showcase their talents. Why are adults allowed to move jobs freely, but we expect these “kids” and coaches to commit to 4-5 years?
That’s why, recruiting high school guys means absolutely nothing. If they’re good, they’re gone asap.
The OKGs realize here at UTEP TARFU. SNAFU. FUBAR. LMFAO. Things aren't gonna be easy as ABC, 123 so maybe we'll see a lot more go AWOL. Blue bullshit. Orange crap. WEsuckonspecialteams.
Supposed to be there for an education, most are delusional if they think they are going to the NFL.
Who is he? Wasn’t even here long enough to get a pic with the utep uniform 😂
He’s the best back in the conference!! “It’s an honor to be your captain, and wouldn’t have traded the the time with y’all for anything” but don’t wanna be your captain and spend anymore time with u 😂
That is absolutely crazy. You will have 26 year olds playing college football, or basketball.
Imagine that scenario as I am told by Alabama that they will take me in a couple of years as a Freshman, after playing 2 years on a JUCO (essentially a JV team), then I come in and red shirt another year. If I go to BYU, I might as well red shirt and go on a mission for 2 years as well.
This will only help the big schools as they will use JUCO schools with overflow players to build them up and come in as Freshmen. I just don't see how this is good for college football, or specifically for the non Power 5 conferences.
Alabama just started begging for more NIL money today. They’re not going to pay some JUCO to stash players. The guys going to JUCO won’t have the D1 NIL money. Still not desirable for them.
UTEP is gonna have to start competing with JUCOS for kids because they are not gonna want to come waste 2 of their 4 years at a smaller D-1, they can get noticed within 2 years by a big D-1 at a JUCO without using 2 years of eligibility.
Was this the Diego Pavia lawsuit?
Yeah it is definitely a game changer. Why recruit High Schools when you can get a 20-21 year old with 2 years of College and 4 years left.
These High School kids leave after a season or two anyway, now you get to recruit grown men.
Now would be a great time for EPCC to start a program.
Nothing good is happening in college athletics these days.
BYU does that already. They have grown men with families playing against 20 year olds.
It might not just be about the fans or the programs, but it feels like there’s never been a better time to be an athlete.
And to think they could have settled this years ago by giving them $2000 a month and letting them sign autographs or make personal appearances. Now we have this.
For decades, the NCAA has profited from the hard work and talent of student athletes, generating billions in revenue while restricting athletes from earning anything for themselves. Now that these athletes are finally pushing back some are expressing outrage. However, this shift is long overdue, a step toward fairness in a system that has disproportionately benefited institutions while limiting the opportunities of the very individuals who make it all possible.
To be fair though, it wasn’t until the 90s when college sports were big time. I think what’s going on now is outrageous. There needs to be a middle ground or else this model is unsustainable. Eventually fans will stop caring and watching. Then everything resets.
The one percenters of athletes have ruined college athletics for the other 99% who will never turn pro, other than in the professions earned by their college degrees. Are the athletes themselves to blame, or shady agents and influencers who are in the ears of these athletes? The day will come when colleges who can’t afford to pay athletes will dissolve their athletic programs. Who benefits then? The elite and rich colleges will continue on of course. But now the other 99% won’t have opportunities for a scholarship and free ride towards a degree. Who wins at the end? The current system is broken and is only getting worse.
Yes, the reason I mentioned them was because you can redshirt and go on a mission for 2 years. Now add another 2 years of a JUCO to that.
Before you know it high school players are gonna want to get paid.
How about the little Leaguers?? How much does ESPN make from the Little League World Series??
How about the little Leaguers?? How much does ESPN make from the Little League World Series??
I disagree. Fans will never stop watching. Case in point: Dallas Cowboys
I know that I'm probably in the minority here, but I am of the opinion that college athletes have always been "paid." I personally consider a full ride scholarship, with tuition, fees, books, room, and board completely covered, to be rather significant payment, especially given the fact that for some schools this benefit can reach well into six figures.
I do get the original spirit of the NIL: that if some car dealership, restaurant, video game company, etc. wants to use a collegiate athlete to advertise their business, the business should be allowed to, and the athlete should be compensated for it. But the NIL has opened up a huge can of worms that, like Dementia Joe, I worry is going to lead to several of the mid majors not having the resources to compete. If that happens they will have no choice but to drop athletics, which will cut the access to college for countless athletes. That, to me, would be a tragedy.
I do get the original spirit of the NIL: that if some car dealership, restaurant, video game company, etc. wants to use a collegiate athlete to advertise their business, the business should be allowed to, and the athlete should be compensated for it. But the NIL has opened up a huge can of worms that, like Dementia Joe, I worry is going to lead to several of the mid majors not having the resources to compete. If that happens they will have no choice but to drop athletics, which will cut the access to college for countless athletes. That, to me, would be a tragedy.
College Sports are dead. Its all professional sports now.
I think the POV is different. Those players are “pros”. I think people view Jerry paying Dak $50 million different than Texas paying Quin Ewers $2 million.
I agree for the most part. Yes, their scholarship is a tremendous benefit that most of college students do not receive, but most of the football/basketball athletes choose not to really use this benefit.
I think they should be paid, and only because they’re bringing in significant revenue to their school. I do have an issue with the amount most of them are being paid. I think all players on the team should be equal and the amounts should be determined by the conference. Obviously an SEC player would “make” more than one in CUSA.
I would rather the athletes get something similar to a pension after they’re done playing. While long term or great players (Tom Brady, Adrian Peterson, Shaq, Jordan, Tim Hardaway) would forfeit their earnings so it can be given to “less fortunate” athletes.
Hell has frozen over! I actually agree with Fili for once. Little leaguers are being exploited by The Mouse Network. Time for moms and dads to unite and demand they get paid.
I agree...for the most part. I think what you said applies to fb and bb players, and a fortunate gymnast, however most college sports, the non-revenue sports, have largely remained college like.
I agree with both of of the bold statements. What I said from the beginning. Look at the mess now!!
