Caver60

Wanted to discuss this for a better understanding of the implications for Texas athletics but football in particular. NIL in its current form has been a huge "win" for Texas. I'd like to understand better what the landscape looks like after House, and if the competitive advantages that Texas has seen with NIL will continue after the settlement. I'm less interested in how this affects other schools than in specifically how it will affect Texas. The basics as I understand them: Colleges can share revenue with athletes (capped at $21M) Schools can engage directly with athletes on NIL deals (previously, schools could not do this) Some sort of NIL enforcement agency comes into play Roster size may change Scholarship limits may change Title IX is still in effect across all athletics There may be back pay for current and former athletes Immediate questions: Where does the $21M come from? Is this for each university to figure out? Texas and other wealthy schools might pull that from athletic departments alone. Other schools would have to pull from their general budgets to hand out that much money to athletes. Some schools simply won't have any money to hand out at all. Schools can negotiate NIL deals with athletes. Cool. What happens to existing collectives? NIL enforcement. Will this be the NCAA? Is this their try to get back in on the action and remain relevant? I've enjoyed living in a world these past few years where traditional bag men have been marginalized. Love it that Texas athletics can bring immense resources of its donor base to bear on the success of athletes and teams that we all follow. How would this settlement (if it stands) change this new world that we are living successfully in? I know it's not clear yet, but I'd like to hear thoughts. And if there is something like this pinned somewhere, my apologies and link me to it. Hook 'Em

My dad played football at Dartmouth in the 1960s. At the time, they were the Indians. They changed very early on as far as that argument goes, in the 1970s.

I have respect for OU's historical commitment to winning championships. That commitment transcends beating Texas. I have no respect for A&M, because historically they were only committed to beating Texas. This is why moving to the SEC was good for them. It's been jarring and satisfying to see them revert to their old ways now that big brother is home, and I welcome their small-mindedness fully. It's what will keep them exactly where they are.

Man, that will be impressive to watch. My son plays D1 baseball. I can’t imagine what playing two sports at that level would be like. Seems like pitching would be the better route for him in terms of getting arm rest during football, but then again both pitching and hitting benefit from work during the fall to be ready for spring.

Earl Campbell when I was too young to appreciate much about football. He made being a fan easy. Britt Hager when I was older and understood more. Watching him gut it out against A&M in those days, with 20 tackles in a game or more, was something. The #60 was magic and made me want to learn more about past Texas players.

Really hope that there isn't enough disappointment in our fan base to make another Simms situation. That Chris hasn't really been back to the 40 speaks volumes and is one of the travesties of my time watching Texas football. Quinn can be frustrating to watch, no doubt. Even Sark gets pissed at his choices during games. Sark can be frustrating to watch at times, too. When Quinn Ewers is operating in rhythm and making quicker reads, he is special to watch. He can freaking sling it. He is a helluva competitor. I'm excited about the next chapter, too. But wow, Quinn did more than his share to bring Texas back. Lifetime Longhorn. No matter how old you are, this dude was a top 10 all-time QB at the University of by God Texas. That's saying something.

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