Pretty sure that there’s a difference between the number of scholarship players on the roster vs. the number of scholarships.Then I assume a medical retirement does not count under the 85 cap
Pretty sure that there’s a difference between the number of scholarship players on the roster vs. the number of scholarships.Then I assume a medical retirement does not count under the 85 cap
I was a coach and one of the best players I coached was complete F*** up.It's just kind of funny to hear him say - "no hats, no hoodies, no earrings..." I like it. But how would that have gone over on college Deion Sanders?
Less likely to get caught on animal hair than zippers.Still in fashion in Lincoln.
I can't judge the firmness of a handshake in a videoIf you have the time, I HIGHLY recommend going on 24/7, MaxPreps, Hudl, etc and doing some "comparison shopping" between the vids of players we had committed and players who are now interested in us. Even to an unsophisticated football fan the differences are glaring.
I'm looking forward to Prime personally financing the OL NIL until Shedeur goes to the NFL.Just got through the Chase Bisontis film. He is the choosen one. The golden child. The one true Unicorn.
#1 MUST HAVE.
This. It doesn't count. Neither do the "they essentially got cut from the team, but the school is keeping them on a scholarship" scholarships.I think they can, as I remember hearing that was a tactic some of the big programs have used, but maybe it just doesn’t count against the 85 limit?
Honestly, I don't really have an issue with cutting players from scholarship. Academic scholarships get taken if you don't maintain grades, so why should athletic scholarships be guaranteed for 4 years? If a player doesn't live up to HS production or talent level and isn't even a ST contributor, then take your credits earned over 2-3 years (let's be honest, most of the kids we're talking about wouldn't be cut until after their 2nd or 3rd season) and either become a normal, tuition paying student at the university, or find another university/program to give you a scholarship to finish out your degree. I really don't have a problem with that.This. It doesn't count. Neither do the "they essentially got cut from the team, but the school is keeping them on a scholarship" scholarships.
Reality check time. Prime is Prime, but the almighty dollar is going to be a problem for us, because it's a problem for everyone:
Reality check time. Prime is Prime, but the almighty dollar is going to be a problem for us, because it's a problem for everyone:
Zilinskas needs to be told to move on. If he gets to stay it's likely so that Prime keeps good relations with Logan/CC and nothing more.From what I've gathered, and what is listed at 24/7, this is where we stand with 2023.
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Most of these have been mentioned here, I just wanted to get a list up. If I've missed any, or any have been posted on Twitter, I can quickly update.
Academics feels like it is more within the students power rather than how ****ty the football program is...Honestly, I don't really have an issue with cutting players from scholarship. Academic scholarships get taken if you don't maintain grades, so why should athletic scholarships be guaranteed for 4 years? If a player doesn't live up to HS production or talent level and isn't even a ST contributor, then take your credits earned over 2-3 years (let's be honest, most of the kids we're talking about wouldn't be cut until after their 2nd or 3rd season) and either become a normal, tuition paying student at the university, or find another university/program to give you a scholarship to finish out your degree. I really don't have a problem with that.
Yup. Don't need to land um all. Just like coaching salaries, we won't be able to match, but if we can be competitive enough, other factors (Boulder, Prime, NFL, Village Coffee Shop, etc.) might be enough to land serious talent.Yeah, the blue bloods are still going to get and keep their dudes that get offered that kind of money, no doubt. I have a feeling there are many other blue chip prospects who aren't getting that kind of offer, though, and will receive Prime's "NFL not NIL" pitch and take it to heart.
I think the difference is that academic scholarships aren't lost if a freshman comes in with better test scores and then gets better grades than you or if your academic advisor recruits a transfer student from Cal that is smarter than you.Honestly, I don't really have an issue with cutting players from scholarship. Academic scholarships get taken if you don't maintain grades, so why should athletic scholarships be guaranteed for 4 years? If a player doesn't live up to HS production or talent level and isn't even a ST contributor, then take your credits earned over 2-3 years (let's be honest, most of the kids we're talking about wouldn't be cut until after their 2nd or 3rd season) and either become a normal, tuition paying student at the university, or find another university/program to give you a scholarship to finish out your degree. I really don't have a problem with that.
Why should they be guaranteed for four years? Because that was the deal that the school made when the player committed. If an academic scholarship was guaranteed with no performance strings, you'd have to honor that too.Honestly, I don't really have an issue with cutting players from scholarship. Academic scholarships get taken if you don't maintain grades, so why should athletic scholarships be guaranteed for 4 years? If a player doesn't live up to HS production or talent level and isn't even a ST contributor, then take your credits earned over 2-3 years (let's be honest, most of the kids we're talking about wouldn't be cut until after their 2nd or 3rd season) and either become a normal, tuition paying student at the university, or find another university/program to give you a scholarship to finish out your degree. I really don't have a problem with that.
There should probably be a review board or performance evaluation process, but how is it any different from a real life job where not hitting metrics as a sales person gets you canned, or going to work for Google and not being able to keep up with other minds around you gets you let go?Academics feels like it is more within the students power rather than how ****ty the football program is...
Because there are alot more variables. However, if a player had measurable criteria to evaluate their performance that wouldn't be a terrible ideaThere should probably be a review board or performance evaluation process, but how is it any different from a real life job where not hitting metrics as a sales person gets you canned, or going to work for Google and not being able to keep up with other minds around you gets you let go?
There should probably be a review board or performance evaluation process, but how is it any different from a real life job where not hitting metrics as a sales person gets you canned, or going to work for Google and not being able to keep up with other minds around you gets you let go?
I think you know that I have been preaching this about him since he was on our radar. This is a FAR too overlooked quality about him. He is a real one (as the kids will say). Don't get lost in the flash that is Prime Time. Deion Sanders is a LEGIT business man, mentor, football coach....HOF'er...all wrapped in the one of the greatest sports personas of our life time. How so many people across this country didn't see this, or are shocked by what he is doing, still blows my mind.Recruiting for most schools is identifying lots of talent and selling them only the best case scenario. Player NIL deals aren’t getting paid. Promises from coaches go unfulfilled.
When the player feels duped and that there are other opportunities available, the portal provides a lifeline.
One thing I love about Prime is his brutal honesty. When he was at JSU and asked if he’d consider and/or leave a P5 opportunity, he stated unequivocally that he would both consider and leave for the right opportunity. He tells the players the unvarnished truth. Expectations are crystal clear.
Eh, CFB is big business for the schools and a job for the players now. I get athletic scholarship standards aren't in the hands of the player as much as academic scholarships are for a student, but comparing it to business is relevant, IMO. If a program isn't up to snuff, the players can bail for greener pastures and leave the program in the lurch ala Rice, Blackmon, Gonzo, Perry, Broussard, Stanley, etc last year. If a player isn't up to snuff, it's time for that player to move on.this thread is way off track…you are throwing out some comical non sequiturs, but not like any of us here are the ones making these decisions, so agree to disagree
So should the players also be bound to a University for 4 years because that's the deal they signed? It's a circular argument that is trying to blend the feelings of protecting the players from the amateur days of the sport with rules of the professional days of the sport now.Why should they be guaranteed for four years? Because that was the deal that the school made when the player committed. If an academic scholarship was guaranteed with no performance strings, you'd have to honor that too.
There’s prime then there’s this