Volprofch05
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I guess that Dr Dre is a pretty bug USC fan, because Williams got a pretty sweet NIL deal with Beats. Some are saying that it’s worth upwards of $2.5 million.
I’m sure the sure Bama was really hurt by this. What was the reasoning behind it? I read the article, but it never said why his dad wouldn’t let him go.Turns out Caleb Williams’ father is someone we can all admire
Caleb Williams' Dad Wouldn't Let Him Commit To 1 Major Progam
I’m sure the sure Bama was really hurt by this. What was the reasoning behind it? I read the article, but it never said why his dad wouldn’t let him go.
Both Arizona St and Arizona are "why aren't they better" programs. Arizona has finished in the top 25 4 times since 1990, Arizona St 6 times.Downgrade at QB for ASU. Doesn’t ASU have some sanctions headed their way? They knowingly went around Covid rules and actively tried to hide on campus visits during the Spring of 2020. To me, that’s something that can and should be enforced.
I blame the PAC12 in general. For the last 5-10 years they’ve been disinterested. I don’t know if that’s a product of the region or what, but it certainly hasn’t seemed like a priority.Both Arizona St and Arizona are "why aren't they better" programs. Arizona has finished in the top 25 4 times since 1990, Arizona St 6 times.
I think there is definitely disinterest. Is that disinterest because they are bad, or are they bad because there is disinterest?I blame the PAC12 in general. For the last 5-10 years they’ve been disinterested. I don’t know if that’s a product of the region or what, but it certainly hasn’t seemed like a priority.
I really don’t know. I don’t think it makes sense either. Both schools are big schools . Arizona State is huge and has plenty of reasons why a young athletic guy would want to attend the school. Maybe there’s too many other things to do.I think there is definitely disinterest. Is that disinterest because they are bad, or are they bad because there is disinterest?
There doesn't really seem to be a good reason why Arizona or Arizona St couldn't have the success that a school like Utah has had recently. In terms of recruiting they are located next door to SoCal, plus Arizona itself is perfectly decent recruiting territory. That state/region has huge demographic/population trends working in its favor as well.
One thing that would seem to separate Arizona/Arizona St from Utah/Oregon is the leadership (at least within the ADs) at the respective universities. It is remarkable that the guy who replaced Urban at Utah (Kyle Whittingham) is still there. Oregon's HC situation has been in flux since Chip Kelly left, but they had a lot of stability before that (from 1977-2012, they only had 3 different HCs). Of course, it also helps when you have unlimited support from a billionaire booster. Overall, maybe Oregon/Utah's leadership had simply been more competent than Arizona/Arizona St's. Lord knows, as UT fans, we know that makes a difference better than anyone. Arizona and Arizona St have both whiffed on multiple coaching hires.I really don’t know. I don’t think it makes sense either. Both schools are big schools . Arizona State is huge and has plenty of reasons why a young athletic guy would want to attend the school. Maybe there’s too many other things to do.
I feel like Utah is in it’s own special bubble when it comes to the PAC-12. I don’t know that they culturally fit in the league. They have different politics and values than probably every other school and state. They’ve been consistently good since Urban was there and have passionate fans. Utah and Oregon are the only ones I feel like that have fans that really invest in their programs. Probably Oregon State and Wazzu too, but who is going to Pullman? I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Utah and Oregon are the programs that don’t have NFL teams .