I think TyTy had Kentucky in mind when he decommited, just my opinion
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (Week of May 10th, 2021)
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That’s a different take.
Getting paid by the school is different than being able to earn money outside the school. Soon the Giorgi example will be allowed.
Chin or Jai go Tyty to UK?
Maybe let’s stop using the get off my lawn gif every time we don’t like someone expressing a view that many others have. It’s effing insulting. If y’all want to talk for endless pages about NIL, maybe create a thread for it instead of clogging up the recruiting thread.
With all due respect, it wasn't what he said, but the way he said it. HE was the one who "insulted" those expressing a view about NIL's. I actually think his actual idea about starting a new thread for NIL's (albeit, not calling it "WHO CARES") was a pretty good one.
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There seems to be no shortage of supply of athletes willing to take the deal; play sports get a free education, personal training, etc.
Plus if they don’t play professionally, the experience gained in college athletics is very translatable to the professional world. If I see a resume from someone that played college sports, they immediately stand out. The discipline, time management, grit, etc. required to be in school plus play sports it a great skill set.
Holy crap! A recruiting comment on the recruiting thread!
sacraig
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you glad he didn't say 
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sacraig
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College cheerleaders, since they are not sanctioned by the NCAA, can monetize their Instagram accounts and make 6 figures from it without penalty while still competing and attending school.
NCAA athletes who have done that have been penalized with ineligibility or forced to quit their sport.
It's an antiquated, unfair system. It won't be simple, but change is needed.
sacraig
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So your position is that the US doesn't need or want young individuals with talents that could warrant large paychecks based on the revenue they contribute to generating?
A curious position.
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
I'm guessing it's going to go quiet on here for a few hours while everybody is out searching for Instagram accounts (or in my case, trying to figure out what Instagram is.)
No matter what rules the NCAA applies...athletic departments and boosters will find a way to work around those rules to gain an advantage
Back in the 60's Dick Butkus probably had a job guarding Memorial Stadium for $10 bucks an hour...the going rate. However...UCLA got Lew Alcindor a job that any student could have had....film editor at probably $500-$1000 an hour....the going rate in Hollywood. Advantage-UCLA.
These figures may be off but it's what my aging memory recalls.
Many of us here suffer the insufferable guy without resorting to personal attacks.
sacraig
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That's not at all how research works, but okay.
If a scientific researcher at a university makes a patentable discovery or invention, they actually often do get a substantial portion of the IP rights. Many spin it out into small companies and the students involved often get a stake in that, too. Oh, and those students aren't paying their own way, either. They're generally covered by research assistantships via grant money.
RichBradIllini
- Peoria
This cannot stand! Demand your Loyalty subscription refund.
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No surprise on Storr.
Still have a shot.
Still have a shot.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
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Dang. That stinks. Think we can get him to recommit once we have a full staff in place again?
Yea I do. The important thing is that all the 21s and transfers are staying
SactownIllini
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Noooooooo!!!! Hope he still considers us
sacraig
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It seems unlikely that he would decommit now if he had any intention of coming to Illinois. He's pretty obviously looking for greener pastures.
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