buckeyemania11 said:

I think the lack of NIL support for non football programs reflects the Athletic Departments relative lack of care for non football programs.

If Michigan had gone a Diebler type route they would not be having the same success.

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buckeyebri said:

The joke is on the NFL. It shows how ridiculous the Pro Bowl is. Just name an All Pro Team per conference and be done with it. If you want to have a Flag Football game as part of SB festivities have some NFL players coach a couple of worthy squads of high schoolers.

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DZ83CK said:

Who cares about fan enthusiasm? Fans are fickle. They will show up when the team starts winning, period.

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otisu said:

Glad someone else understands this. The only way it changes is if donors step up and commit funds to bring in a specific coach.

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OHSportsFan said:

Services may be needed.

For the sister too. Just because.

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DZ83CK said:

That's what they're claiming, that another coach would command greater NIL, but that's a sketchy claim. I don't think the NIL-oriented coaches who were floated as possibilities like May and Calipari ever were seriously considering OSU because they couldn't get the spending commitment that they wanted. Another coaching search now changes nothing other than getting the "whipping boy" Diebler out.

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DZ83CK said:

I don't like how OSU played today, it seemed like most of those guys were just going through the motions. That being said, UM has spent top-tier NIL funds to buy the best defense they could & had gone 20-1 against everyone else in college basketball this season, so a lot of other teams also didn't solve the problem. I don't think today's performance is the barometer for this OSU team - let's see if it's a one-off or becomes a pattern.

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DZ83CK said:

Who cares about fan enthusiasm? Fans are fickle. They will show up when the team starts winning, period.

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scarletngray said:

GO BUCKS! GO USA!

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buckeyemania11 said:

If you aren't going to get high level NIL then you need a coach who can work well enough and actually with the talent he can get. Diebler so far has not shown that he is that guy. The team is constantly all out of whack on the court with no real direction which is a sign of bad coaching.

I think a more inspiring hire would make things easier. We aren't going to get a Calipari but I'm still waiting for you to explain how just handing the job to the assistant of the failed former coach was supposed to draw ANY enthusiasm?

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DZ83CK said:

That's what they're claiming, that another coach would command greater NIL, but that's a sketchy claim. I don't think the NIL-oriented coaches who were floated as possibilities like May and Calipari ever were seriously considering OSU because they couldn't get the spending commitment that they wanted. Another coaching search now changes nothing other than getting the "whipping boy" Diebler out.

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otisu said:

Without a significant increase in available NIL you’re not bringing in a high tier coach and without a high tier coach you’re not getting a significant increase in available NIL. Is that where we’re at?

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In the “dumbest use of money” section:


In the survey of Power Four general managers and staffers, On3 asked if there were any players significantly overpaid in the cycle. Seven responses came back with Texas Tech five-star offensive tackle commit Felix Ojo. Sources have told On3 that Ojo’s three-year deal is expectedto pay an average of $775,000 annually.

“Felix Ojo,” an SEC general manager said. “Texas Tech paid for measurables over tape. Every year, we get hit on high-ranked guys who aren’t good. If Jackson Cantwell actually got $5 million over three years, that’s a big risk

Another SEC general manager told On3, “Ojo is overrated. When I arrived here, we were recruiting him. I put on his tape and immediately took us off him. He stinks.”

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Yeah I’ve even seen Texas Tech fans on their board admit he’s unlikely playable until year three. Which means you have a two year investment worth probably around $5 million in hopes he‘s ready to play in three years. It’s also banking on you having the right OL coach that can get him there. Not close to worth it.

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JCOSU86 said:

Fuck Diebler. Half-assed coach

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NFBuck said:

I'm so apathetic towards the program that I didn't even know they played scUM until I saw the score online.

The AD doesn't want to put effort into the program, why should I care?

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buckeyemania11 said:

I'm not expecting annual national title runs. But I think multiple year tournament droughts are not acceptable. We should be able to at least make the tournament more often than not. The fact that people are ok with potentially 4 tournamentless years before even considering firing Diebler speaks to the low this program has hit.

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GreenwoodBuck said:

Hate to say it but Cupps should be playing more in my opinion. He can shoot, just chooses not to. Wouldn’t be surprised to see White, Cupps, and even Chatman transfer. These kids don’t like riding the pine when the ones on the floor are stinking up the joint. I don’t blame them either. This damn team is nothing but a bunch of dribblers. Yes, that includes Bruce! I see better ball movement in high school.

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