Random thoughts on the BaseVols 2026 season and a thank you

[fryeguy93]

I guess it's up to admin. to step up & put up regarding NIL money. CJE is a proven recruiter.

NIL does not come from the school

 

[Sea Ray]

NIL does not come from the school

How quickly we forget. Absolutely NIL money comes from schools

that would allow schools to share up to $22 million of their annual revenue with athletes.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/41302985/tennessee-ups-season-ticket-prices-10-help-pay-athletes

 

[WallyBalls]

Revenue share and NIL money are not the same thing.

 

[wku vol]

I wonder if the NIL money stays at the top levels of the sport. We have seen that a lot of the interest in the team was tied to Tony. I was shocked at the number of empty seats for SEC games. I wonder if we see the same ebb of interest in the big money folks.

 

[WaywardVol]

How quickly we forget. Absolutely NIL money comes from schools

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/41302985/tennessee-ups-season-ticket-prices-10-help-pay-athletes

Dude, revenue share and NIL are NOT the same thing.

 

[Sea Ray]

Dude, revenue share and NIL are NOT the same thing.

That 10% is going to pay NIL money to athletes

 

[WaywardVol]

That 10% is going to pay NIL money to athletes

10% of what? Revenue share and NIL are NOT the same. Period, end of story

 

[Sea Ray]

NIL does not come from the school

The original question is the above. I am saying that in some cases it does come directly from the school and in fact it's now a major part of the recruiting process

Under the House v. NCAA settlement, Division I schools can directly pay student-athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), ushering in a new era of compensation.

Student-athletes can also start negotiating NIL deals before enrolling at a school, giving them more control and options during the recruiting process.

NIL (Name, Image and Likeness): What You Need to Know

What is NIL and how does it work? This guide explains how high school and college athletes can earn NIL money, with examples and need-to-know rules.

plus.imgacademy.com

 

[iVolSoHard]

I know that the new S&C coach joined late, but I'm interested to see how much the players physically develop before next season. The '22 and '24 teams had some damn monsters on them that really filled out a jersey. I can only think of Chapman and maybe Ford from the most recent team that fit that description.

 

[taylorvol]

I know that the new S&C coach joined late, but I'm interested to see how much the players physically develop before next season. The '22 and '24 teams had some damn monsters on them that really filled out a jersey. I can only think of Chapman and maybe Ford from the most recent team that fit that description.

Add Clark, Wright, Grindlinger, and Lawless to the physically imposing list.

 

[WallyBalls]

Add Clark, Wright, Grindlinger, and Lawless to the physically imposing list.

For a crafty sort of pitcher, Blanco was pretty well put together too. Not a huge guy, but very clearly knew how to take care of himself. Coaches mentioned it several times as did players.

 

[darsinewman]

For a crafty sort of pitcher, Blanco was pretty well put together too. Not a huge guy, but very clearly knew how to take care of himself. Coaches mentioned it several times as did players.

Kid never once missed leg day.

 

[taylorvol]

For a crafty sort of pitcher, Blanco was pretty well put together too. Not a huge guy, but very clearly knew how to take care of himself. Coaches mentioned it several times as did players.

Great call out! Absolutely. He never skipped leg day either. I should have definitely included him.

 

[taylorvol]

Kid never once missed leg day.

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Ha. Just saw this after I posted! Kid was as gutsy as he was strong! Quadzillas!