There’s enough history to suggest that throwing money at coaches and now players doesn’t guarantee better results. Texas is a perfect example, as is A&M and others.
They both recruit top level talent, and their coaches make more money. But, it hasn’t helped them build a better program.
Coaches will now be under more pressure to produce at a higher level. Players will, as well. I’m not sure paying players 50k a year is going to be a game changer in every case. Money brings more temptations and opportunities to get lazy and into trouble. What effect will it have on other players who do not have NIL money? How will they perform? Will jealousy and resentment become a divisive factor within the team?
I know that I’ll be rooting for teams that have sold their souls to gain fair advantages to fail. Watching Texas and A$M fall below expectations is almost as much fun as watching OSU exceed expectations. A 500 season in the SEC may be the best they can hope for. Big money donors will not like that, and will be less patient to endure mediocre results.
They both recruit top level talent, and their coaches make more money. But, it hasn’t helped them build a better program.
Coaches will now be under more pressure to produce at a higher level. Players will, as well. I’m not sure paying players 50k a year is going to be a game changer in every case. Money brings more temptations and opportunities to get lazy and into trouble. What effect will it have on other players who do not have NIL money? How will they perform? Will jealousy and resentment become a divisive factor within the team?
I know that I’ll be rooting for teams that have sold their souls to gain fair advantages to fail. Watching Texas and A$M fall below expectations is almost as much fun as watching OSU exceed expectations. A 500 season in the SEC may be the best they can hope for. Big money donors will not like that, and will be less patient to endure mediocre results.
