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[Lobot]

On a related note, Governor DeWine signed an executive order permitting colleges to directly pay student athletes. The order does forbid the universities from using state funds for NIL.

I wonder if this means Cincy Reigns gets dragged in house under the AD.

[London 'Cat]

This just got announced. I haven't parsed through it yet .

https://gobearcats.com/news/2024/11/...l-manager.aspx

On a related note, Governor DeWine signed an executive order permitting colleges to directly pay student athletes. The order does forbid the universities from using state funds for NIL.

[GoBearcats31]

Tommy Tuberville is still such a clown. Pushing for a national NIL law, doesn’t like players breaking contracts … also he uses Indiana — who is thriving this year with many mid-major transfers — as an example of what’s wrong with college football today. https://x.com/danwetzel/status/18589...A2NHZ_hNyS2mFg

[Lobot]

This just got announced. I haven't parsed through it yet .

https://gobearcats.com/news/2024/11/19/cincinnati-announces-partnership-with-teamworks-general-manager.aspx

[Lobot]

Allen's reason is not NIL-related. It's playing time. He's the #4 RB after transferring from NC State. He apparently expected to be the top dog at RB.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports...ities%E2%80%99

Bad information on my part from Twitter. Go figure...

Here's a good rundown for Athletic subscribers re: the QB ($)

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/579...v-redshirting/

[swilsonsp4]

Hold onto your hats. The starting UNLV RB just entered the portal for the same reason.

Allen's reason is not NIL-related. It's playing time. He's the #4 RB after transferring from NC State. He apparently expected to be the top dog at RB.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/unlv/unlv-football/unlv-running-back-leaving-program-over-on-field-opportunities-3176937/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=section_row&utm_source=sports_golf_shriners-open&utm_term=UNLV%20running%20back%20leaving%20program%20over%20%E2%80%98on-field%20opportunities%E2%80%99

[Lobot]

Hold onto your hats. The starting UNLV RB just entered the portal for the same reason.

[Lobot]

More is coming on out on this and it sounds like his agent made a huge mistake in that the $100,000 he was promised from an assistant coach for his client transferring to UNLV was never in writing.

[red_n_black_attack]

How long before we see contract holdouts in college? That's basically what this is in addition to breach of contract by UNLV, allegedly.

Isn't that essentially what recruiting and the transfer portal is doing? However, where I see this becoming a huge issue is a backup gets thrust into extended play due to injury to a starter, and he performs so well in 2-3 games that he further hurts the team by sitting out to keep his redhirt.

My two cents, basketball and football have it backwards. You should be able to maintain basketball redshirt if you play 4 games instead of lose it for one minute in one game. Conversely, 4 games is too many for football. I'd say if you appear in more than 4 or 10 minutes with limit of two games, i.e. 2 or 5 minutes per game, then maintain redshirt.

QB Matthew Sluka to exit UNLV, says 'representations' not upheld

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ere-not-upheld


Matthew Sluka, the starting quarterback for undefeated UNLV, announced Tuesday night on social media he will not play in any more games this season.

Sluka said he will instead use his redshirt year.

"I committed to UNLV based on certain representations that were made to me, which were not upheld after I enrolled," Sluka posted on X. "Despite discussions, it became clear that these commitments would not be fulfilled in the future. I wish my teammates the best of luck this season and hope for the continued success of the program."

I did my part and the money wasn't delivered.

[Lobot]

How long before we see contract holdouts in college? That's basically what this is in addition to breach of contract by UNLV, allegedly.

[GoBearcats31]

QB Matthew Sluka to exit UNLV, says 'representations' not upheld

https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...ere-not-upheld


Matthew Sluka, the starting quarterback for undefeated UNLV, announced Tuesday night on social media he will not play in any more games this season.

Sluka said he will instead use his redshirt year.

"I committed to UNLV based on certain representations that were made to me, which were not upheld after I enrolled," Sluka posted on X. "Despite discussions, it became clear that these commitments would not be fulfilled in the future. I wish my teammates the best of luck this season and hope for the continued success of the program."

[red_n_black_attack]

NIL isn't so much a fiasco as some players have to realize they don't have the marketing power as players with more experience, accomplishments, or in higher profile positions. A reserve offensive lineman making a six figure NIL is what is wrong with the process. It reeks of pay-4-play which isn't allowed nor should it be. Some players have more value or draw selling merchandise, signing sessions, or promoting a product. A ten percent increase in tickets with proceeds to go directly to players should be cause for an NCAA investigation. You don't raise money for NIL, they is either a market or there isn't.

[Lobot]

I’ll say again. It’s getting harder and harder to care.

Without completely going off here, I'll just say college sports is now a business in reality and businesses are going to pass expenses onto the consumer at every opportunity to maintain profit margin. (and solvency)

[longtimefan]

I’ll say again. It’s getting harder and harder to care.

[GoBearcats31]

Adrian Wojnarowski retires from ESPN, joins St. Bonaventure
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/41313868/adrian-wojnarowski-retires-espn-joins-st-bonaventure

ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski has agreed to become the general manager of the men's basketball program at St. Bonaventure, he told ESPN.
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The GM role has become more common in college basketball in recent years, as the transfer portal has made wholesale roster turnover an inherent part of the sport. The role includes Name Image and Likeness allocation, recruiting and supporting successful Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt.