Absolutely. Wealthy people have big money to throw around but aren't going to be stupid or taken advantage of. You generally don't make big money by making bad financial decisions. Schools throw around huge coaching money but don't have to pay it if the coach leaves. If you were a high roller and were willing to give $8M, or some portion of that, wouldn't you be pissed if that player left a semester later and kept your money? Essentially a 19 year old playing you for a fool. People will shell out big $ but they expect a return on it.
Here's a thought. Texas has already established a "Pancake Factory" program for the offensive line and called out how much it pays. If you believe the chatter it sounds like they are considering $5M+ plus for a top, unproven QB. Why not publicly announce a "Golden Arm" program for $5M? Think you would have at least one great current QB desiring to transfer to Texas and sign a $5M contract, contingent on staying at the school? Especially if they are a great college QB who's game would not likely translate to the NFL (see Tebow, Tim) and won't make much money, if any, in the NFL. I do.
