Longhorn News/Discussion (Non-Recruiting)

[dssl]

I have a friend in the media who covers the Razorbacks. He sent this link to me, asking me if this was true. He has doubts.

I swear I never once even heard this kid's name associated with Texas. Anybody know different?

https://www.bestofarkansassports.co...rns-down-nil-offer-texas-football-coach-says/

My guess is this is totally BS. The guy is 6'6" and the #761 2025 recruit, and 231 lbs. Definitely doesn't fit the mold of smaller crazy fast guys that Sark likes. Maybe Texas could see him as a tight end prospect.

If the story is true(big if), it's hard to imagine that the staff is going to lose any sleep over it.

Antonio Jordan, Arkansas Razorbacks, Wide Receiver

Also plays basketball. Competed in track and field in junior high. ----- 2023: As a junior, earned Arkansas Activities Association 4A all-state recognition....

247sports.com

 

[shotime73]

I have a friend in the media who covers the Razorbacks. He sent this link to me, asking me if this was true. He has doubts.

I swear I never once even heard this kid's name associated with Texas. Anybody know different?

https://www.bestofarkansassports.co...rns-down-nil-offer-texas-football-coach-says/

 

[DMAC]

I have a friend in the media who covers the Razorbacks. He sent this link to me, asking me if this was true. He has doubts.

I swear I never once even heard this kid's name associated with Texas. Anybody know different?

https://www.bestofarkansassports.co...rns-down-nil-offer-texas-football-coach-says/

Yea not buying it

 

[PTA]

I had the chance to buy this story or tacos. I chose tacos.

 

[63_Texas_1]

I have a friend in the media who covers the Razorbacks. He sent this link to me, asking me if this was true. He has doubts.

I swear I never once even heard this kid's name associated with Texas. Anybody know different?

https://www.bestofarkansassports.co...rns-down-nil-offer-texas-football-coach-says/

That story should be on display at "Ripley's Believe it or Not."

 

[Baron]

I saw this on another board. Credit to Hookemhorns88 @ smoaky.com

Offensively minded coaches are their own worst enemy. Since they have been anointed as creative play callers it seems that they insist on how clever they can be with the intricacies of their plays thus requiring masterful execution by all players for success versus just lining up and doing something simple that has worked to get to that point.

This is Sark this year.

 

[DMAC]

I saw this on another board. Credit to Hookemhorns88 @ smoaky.com

Offensively minded coaches are their own worst enemy. Since they have been anointed as creative play callers it seems that they insist on how clever they can be with the intricacies of their plays thus requiring masterful execution by all players for success versus just lining up and doing something simple that has worked to get to that point.

This is Sark this year.

https://athlonsports.com/college/texas-longhorns/steve-sarkisian-reveals-texas-offense-tries-to-break-twitter

 

[Rotty22]

Thats funny. I've never heard of Musk paying amateurs.

I would encourage you to NOT bring politics to this board. It's simply not necessary.

Yeah, my bad. It just reminded me of other current events. Pay for play doesn't have anything to do with amateurs. It's used to sway influence. Here's a million, come be on my team.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Pay for play doesn't have anything to do with amateurs. It's used to sway influence. Here's a million, come be on my team.

Sure it does. These kids come straight out of high school, and many are still 18 years old when they play their first season (or redshirt).

If you started paying a kid after he's proved something, anything, then go ahead pay the value. But straight outta high school, they just haven't. It's all just potential and a lot of hope.

"Here's a million, come be on my team" is going to destroy college football. And for an organization (NCAA) which strived to create more parity, this swings it the opposite direction very quickly. I'd say 3/4s of the NCAA schools are now irrelevent. They play in bowls that players opt out of, even while collecting NIL money. And then no one cares about the bowl they play in because the hotshot star isn't suiting out.

 

[Drb522]

Sure it does. These kids come straight out of high school, and many are still 18 years old when they play their first season (or redshirt).

If you started paying a kid after he's proved something, anything, then go ahead pay the value. But straight outta high school, they just haven't. It's all just potential and a lot of hope.

"Here's a million, come be on my team" is going to destroy college football. And for an organization (NCAA) which strived to create more parity, this swings it the opposite direction very quickly. I'd say 3/4s of the NCAA schools are now irrelevent. They play in bowls that players opt out of, even while collecting NIL money. And then no one cares about the bowl they play in because the hotshot star isn't suiting out.

Exactly what’s happening now. How can one cash in on their collegiate NIL without playing a single collegiate snap? I understanding recruiting and the * rankings, but I also see the busts. High school talent doesn’t guarantee collegiate talent. First Nil “contract” should come after they’ve played.

 

[dssl]

Exactly what’s happening now. How can one cash in on their collegiate NIL without playing a single collegiate snap? I understanding recruiting and the * rankings, but I also see the busts. High school talent doesn’t guarantee collegiate talent. First Nil “contract” should come after they’ve played.

It's a simple supply and demand thing, if multiple schools are interested then the the market value is determined. I don't blame the players at all for trying to get paid. Obviously money shouldn't be the only factor, but it's important.

Smart coaches like Sark will not only look at their success in high school, but will also consider character and how well they believe the player will fit the culture of hard work and strong team cohesion. With due diligence they will get more hits then misses.

 

[Drb522]

It's a simple supply and demand thing, if multiple schools are interested then the the market value is determined. I don't blame the players at all for trying to get paid. Obviously money shouldn't be the only factor, but it's important.

Smart coaches like Sark will not only look at their success in high school, but will also consider character and how well they believe the player will fit the culture of hard work and strong team cohesion. With due diligence they will get more hits then misses.

I understand the supply/demand thing, but nil wasn’t made for recruiting bonuses.

 

[dssl]

I understand the supply/demand thing, but nil wasn’t made for recruiting bonuses.

NIL was mostly forced by the courts. Theoretically it's not supposed to be a pay for play, but at this point that is exactly what it is.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Exactly what’s happening now. How can one cash in on their collegiate NIL without playing a single collegiate snap? I understanding recruiting and the * rankings, but I also see the busts. High school talent doesn’t guarantee collegiate talent. First Nil “contract” should come after they’ve played.

5-star Edorian McCollough

 

[Drb522]

NIL was mostly forced by the courts. Theoretically it's not supposed to be a pay for play, but at this point that is exactly what it is.

It’s a recruiting tool now. “We’ll give you $1million of NIL money if you sign with us”.

 

[BWilk55]

It’s a recruiting tool now. “We’ll give you $1million of NIL money if you sign with us”.

I saw a proposal today that Deloitte consulting would determine if an NIL deal was "fair market value" and if not, it would be disallowed. Voided deals could be appealed.

If executed properly, this could bring some sense back to the process. That is a big IF though.

 

[dssl]

It’s a recruiting tool now. “We’ll give you $1million of NIL money if you sign with us”.

It's more then a recruiting tool. If a current player isn't compensated appropriately then they can portal. This is a bigger issue for star players at schools without much NIL money.

 

[oldhorn2]

Exactly what’s happening now. How can one cash in on their collegiate NIL without playing a single collegiate snap? I understanding recruiting and the * rankings, but I also see the busts. High school talent doesn’t guarantee collegiate talent. First Nil “contract” should come after they’ve played.

Bill Bradley came to Texas in 1965 as the Nations top recruit. How highly was he valued?....well.....he was on the cover of Sports Illustrated before he ever played a game at Texas. Can you imagine the NIL hype he would have gotten?

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Two Texas athletic programs are now billion-dollar brands​

The business of college football is booming in the Lone Star State, elevating athletic programs to billion-dollar status.​

https://www.chron.com/sports/colleg...mnuCaDp0QxlMgrcYng_aem_-Qnd_wpqiI4XBH1keaBFxA

 

[Sirhornsalot]

ON DECEMBER 6, 1941...
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...the University of Texas Longhorns football team was warming up before a game against Oregon. The Longhorns went 8-1-1 that season, with this last game a 71-7 win at home before a crown of 27,000.
The very next day, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.