I think we all agree that one (or more) star player making $500k won't fly well with the rest of the team and will have a negative effect on the team chemistry. I think we're a year or less away from seeing every scholarship player at big donor schools getting paid a "minimum wage". Article below says the going rate appears to be in the $50-$100k a player. Collectives are already in place at OU and UT and I would assume many of the SEC blue bloods have them as well.
Interesting quote from an SEC staff member..... “Everything now comes down to how willing are your boosters and how rich are your boosters. You’re pretty much f----- if you don’t have the booster bank.”
I don't see how Iowa State can compete in this environment.
Interesting quote from an SEC staff member..... “Everything now comes down to how willing are your boosters and how rich are your boosters. You’re pretty much f----- if you don’t have the booster bank.”
I don't see how Iowa State can compete in this environment.
NIL, ‘Booster Banks’ and Recruiting Wars: For Some, It Doesn’t Add Up - Sports Illustrated
Stakeholders across college sports are divided over the benefits of NIL and whether opening the door to big money donors is a good thing.
www.si.com