Illinois Football Recruiting Thread
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I just feel awful for Iowa on this one.
Okay, I said what I said, but this is just messed up. Took NIL and doesn't even have to give it back after not playing a single down? Did he even attend a practice?
A more professional model needs to be adaopted where contracts are signed so neither the school nor the athlete can get screwed by the other
blackdog
- Champaign
But also maybe don't pay people before they provide the service you are paying them for?
i hope it never happens to my team, but i think its hilarious it happened to Iowa.
That's gotta put a dent in their future NIL donations
Joel Goodson
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I'm pretty sure Skyy Clark was getting NIL even after he left the team (before he portalled)
The only thing that will save CFB will be a salary cap and contracts. Make a deal with the NFL to make CFB like Canadian Jr Hockey to the NFL.
All contracts 1-3 years
Players can be traded if college still has athlete under contract
Player can jump if they are a "FA"
Bonuses for playing in Bowl/CFP games
Players are eligible as long as they can be enrolled at the school (secretly hoping we get some PhD and JD students suiting up on Saturdays for like 10 years)
Inevitably there will be a players union but gotta let that happen eventually
All contracts 1-3 years
Players can be traded if college still has athlete under contract
Player can jump if they are a "FA"
Bonuses for playing in Bowl/CFP games
Players are eligible as long as they can be enrolled at the school (secretly hoping we get some PhD and JD students suiting up on Saturdays for like 10 years)
Inevitably there will be a players union but gotta let that happen eventually
There are so many things wrong with this post I don't know where to start.
They are not employees, they are students who are making money from 3rd parties. No different than a typical student with a job. The school doesn't pay them, so they don't "own" them or any rights to where they play.
The NFL wants nothing to do with a minor league system. They already have a free system called College Football that is not only viable, but thriving independently.
I have said this before, but you have a point about kids playing in college for longer. I think a kid like Domask would be the perfect example of this. Not NBA material but could make a living playing college basketball. I expect someone to challenge the NCAA limit on years played soon.
MustangWally
- Mayfield
Challenges would range from
"Hey, I'm a full time student. I've used up my eligibility but I still want to play."
To
"Hey, I'm enrolled in one online class. I've used up my eligibility but I still want to play."
NIL is a flat out joke. I get it that kid's make the money for the schools and coaches can just quit whenever and move one. The kids need to be able to have that same freedom but this is beyond ridiculous. And I am a Bama fan. Proctor coming back helps but this is silly and wrong.
Joel Goodson
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I agree. I think Purdue would be willing to pay Edey a lot more money than the NBA. He could play for 20 years in West Lafayette and probably earn $100 mln (or more).
Joel Goodson
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subscribers article, but you'll get the gist:
The saline pipeline is strong
illinidarrin
- from parts unknown
Love it. Trae needs to fill out but he’s a stud
Joel Goodson
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big visit, 4 star ESL DB:
This is good to see. After Hayden, Henderson, and now Priestly, you'd hope to start getting the attention of some of ESLs future top prospects
Another 2027 qb to watch is Jameson Purcell from Maine south. He also has several d1 offers
Joel Goodson
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4 star FL WR, 2025:
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