Yep, and it’s a false narrative that last year’s OL sucked. You simply don’t lead the SEC in rushing when your OL sucks. Did they struggle in pass protection against elite defenses? Yes. Name a team that doesn’t. Nico also struggled to read defenses and make quick reads which exacerbated the problem. Not saying the OL was elite but it was absolutely above average. If a guy like Hooker was at the controls last year people would be claiming our OL was elite.
It will but I think it will be incredibly favorable to the schools with the richest boosters who love sports. Basically MLB which I think is pretty bad. I guess we could argue it’s better than favoring who the NCAA lets cheat the most. It’s basically capitalism so I get it but I would prefer we have true amateur sports in college and fully understand that’s a pipe dream. I tend to think people will care less and less as we chase the money. It’s also sad for other sports that are non revenue and it’s going to negatively impact a lot of young athletes. It will favor the few but I just think College sports should be different than professional. I understand that my view is outdated but I truly think this will end poorly. I’m not arguing with you specifically by the way.
I think you are pining for something that never existed, a paneca. It has always been about the money. At its inception College Football was seen as a way to increase the stature of a school and improve enrollment ($). Players have been getting paid and the programs with the money had the advantages. Never in the history of the world has there been a situation where those with money don't have an advantage over those who don't. That's probably why everyone wants it.
