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Oh the irony. If Aguilar is better, just think of the deal Tennessee got.

Yes. It continues a trend of positionless basketball. Every guy needs to be able to rebound, switch on defense, handle the ball, shoot, etc.

No clue. There are lots of websites that speculate on this sort of things, but these NIL contracts are not generally available to the public. It just depends on how much info the agent, player or collective let leak out. In fairness, Fran had a pretty good class coming in next year and a lot...

Yep. The last report I saw was that several schools were interested, but for a million per year. I suspect he might have haggled it a bit above that to close the deal, but that is over a 50% cut for next season as to what he would have gotten in Tennessee, and he still had more upside left on...

He landed at UCLA as predicted. I have not seen solid reporting on what he got paid, but he definitely overplayed things with the Vols and is paying a financial price. Also, UCLA has a starting QB already, so I wonder if that kid now bounces. I would.

He isn't good enough to play at the next level. I don't blame the kid. He has two years to earn more money than most college kids make in their first five years of a real job. That said, man, how much does a backup QB make in this sort of environment?

Every school has donors. I suspect you are going to see really good teams get bought and put together in some weird places. Houston is just the start. Also, while I don't love Florida, the weather is Tampa is pretty great.

I believe the starting five is already in the 9 schollie players we have committed. From here, I suspect we look for depth, projects, and affordable pieces. I am fairly blown away at what appears to be some pretty aggressive NIL spending by Iowa. It seems that the money guys were there all...

I share many of your concerns. I don't think anyone wants to go back to these kids being true amatures again. College football and MBB create a lot of wealth, and the kids should get a piece of that action. We just need rules and guardrails in place so that there is some level of equality...

This is a big get. The kid has the frame and experience. Of course, he will have a big step up in competition, but I like adding competition at the LT position. LT has been mediocre since Jackson graduated, IMHO. The whole line needs to play better if the offense is going to be dangerous...

Feels like a lean Iowa, but only if the money is roughly the same. I cannot imagine how the money has changed what these coaches have to do to put together a roster. No wonder so many good coaches hung up the whistle.

Feels like it will come down to fit and money. But, mostly money I suspect.

Well said

Its about the money. To be clear, I don't fault the kid for seeking as much money as he could get. That is what the system is right now. Pros do it all the time and these kids are now, for all intents and purposes, pros. But, when you skip practice, show up late, and put yourself ahead of...

If this kid ends up at UCLA what a joke. He will go from 100,000 fans at a home game, to his parents and the cheerleaders watching him play in an empty bowl.

I applaud Tennessee's coach for not being held hostage by one star player. I guess hold outs are the next unfortunate change to college football. :( I love that Tennessee sent him packing rather than give into a Me First player. Interesting, listening to ESPN this morning, they reported that...

I am too lazy to look this up, but didn't we end up winning that game?

And if I remember right Iowa paid for the repairs, so I guess it was all good. I cannot think of another situation where the road team stormed the field or the court. Anyone?

Generally had a winning record. Usually top half of the conference. Brought in some NBA level talent and a Wooden award winner. But, just could not generate any momentum in the tournament. He will do well at Penn as there will be no expectation of a tournament run, but he will win a lot. I...

The ref not T'ing Fran up for the stare down was the most restraint I have ever seen any ref have in any sport. You dip your head after a strike call in MLB and you get run.