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Should semipro/college players be paid, or allowed to sell their stuff? (NIL and Revenue Sharing)

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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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This is why giving such big money to highly ranked HS lineman is so precarious. The positions that are the hardest to predict and getting some of the most money yet most are complete unknowns for several years. Hence the preference on transfers now
 
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BuckBackHome said:

Oh good. Competing bills.
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A buddy of mine who played for Specht at St. X had a convo with him about this. Specht wanted to be sanctimonious over his viewpoint, though he knew my friend who already had a tough time affording going to St. X also had a PT job. So he was fine with a 16yo working at Burger King or McDonalds, but against a local dealership or restaurant providing similar monetary amounts. Doesn't seem to make any type of sense
 
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pnuts34 said:
A buddy of mine who played for Specht at St. X had a convo with him about this. Specht wanted to be sanctimonious over his viewpoint, though he knew my friend who already had a tough time affording going to St. X also had a PT job. So he was fine with a 16yo working at Burger King or McDonalds, but against a local dealership or restaurant providing similar monetary amounts. Doesn't seem to make any type of sense
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That's where they lose me with their argument. I keep trying to make sense of the logic of their position that a PT job outside of school at the local pizza place is okay, but getting a sponsorship from that same pizza shop is somehow out of control. All I do is just get my simple brain in knots.
 
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BuckBackHome said:
That's where they lose me with their argument. I keep trying to make sense of the logic of their position that a PT job outside of school at the local pizza place is okay, but getting a sponsorship from that same pizza shop is somehow out of control. All I do is just get my simple brain in knots.
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I’m 71 I had a part time job. It’s not the 60s anymore.Let them collect on their NIL. Besides teens don’t feel safe in many situations anymore.
 
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