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[Lil_Train]

Take someone like Cowing as an example. Would he have been drafted earlier or later if he had stayed at UTEP? His stats at Arizona were comparable, but maybe the appeal was more than just numbers. It could be about experiencing the highest level of college football. Winning three games in CUSA doesn’t exactly offer that.

Exactly. Plus, in Cowing's case he got to be closer to his child. Of course, he was also compensated very well by transferring over to Arizona. See the number below (if accurate):

How much is Jacob Cowing NIL deal worth?

As of 2023, Jacob Cowing NIL deal worth is around $483K. Get more information on Jacob Cowing's brand endorsements, college football career and much more on Sportskeeda.

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If Westmoreland gets anywhere near this amount, in my opinion, the decision is an absolute no brainer.

 

[FiliUTEP]

Exactly. Plus, in Cowing's case he got to be closer to his child. Of course, he was also compensated very well by transferring over to Arizona. See the number below (if accurate):

How much is Jacob Cowing NIL deal worth?

As of 2023, Jacob Cowing NIL deal worth is around $483K. Get more information on Jacob Cowing's brand endorsements, college football career and much more on Sportskeeda.

www.sportskeeda.com

If Westmoreland gets anywhere near this amount, in my opinion, the decision is an absolute no brainer.

What can Utep offer?

 

[Lil_Train]

What can Utep offer?

For sure not that amount. The P4 schools will now have $20M plus from revenue sharing to pay the players, which doesn't even account for money earned via NIL. For UTEP, my guess is that for very selective players, $50k is the high end. My understanding is that Tyrin Smith got about that amount to "play" in 4 games for UTEP, prior to self redshirting. Some BB players get more, but not by much.

 

[KaneFan29]

I wonder if he could have the same impact in a bigger conference?

If he’s not with us, he’s against us!

As others have said, if he wants to go to a bigger school and experience that, can’t fault him. Can’t expect All-CUSA players to remain playing in front of 10,000 fans on Wednesday nights.

 

[MineroFanatico]

Take someone like Cowing as an example. Would he have been drafted earlier or later if he had stayed at UTEP? His stats at Arizona were comparable, but maybe the appeal was more than just numbers. It could be about experiencing the highest level of college football. Winning three games in CUSA doesn’t exactly offer that.

All good points