Aren’t we already at a competitive disadvantage? The G5 or whatever it is already has a significant advantage. Like I said, I am a dinosaur who appreciated “student athletes”. The guys going to three and four different schools chasing NIL $ aren’t doing it to receive a college degree. I wish I knew what the answer is, but the current state of affairs is untenable for the majority of schools.
I agree. Wish the MWC would follow suit. Get back to college athletics. The Big 10 and SEC left everyone behind already so it doesn’t matter; let them have their own professional league.
I meant at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the conference.
Exactly, and the time to do it is right now (actually it was like 10 years ago) so you aren't stuck with paying all these player "back wages". The most sensible decision is to "opt out" for all of these schools that are being "relegated" to the MWC. You'd start by saving the $1.8 million they are about to keep in the budget this year. If the leadership at UW and in the state had been paying attention they never should have done the $80 million in upgrades to the football stadium or the $60 million for the new pool. Would have saved the tax payers and the state so much money. We are throwing money away like crazy to lose basketball games at San Jose State.
If the trend continues that 30-40 number will dwindle to 15-20 as these programs cannabalize each other into a spending oblivion. Unless some sort of salary cap or oversight regulation is put in place.
Only thing this is doing is making Burman rich. $551k a year.
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You should change “assume” to “hope” they’ll keep it in the budget. Right now if you’re keeping up with the legislature, it appears they’d rather kill the university altogether. I just hold out hope that Crum’s voice advocates enough for UW and he can swing a few of them because he does understand the importance of the university and its athletic programs. I think we all know that the term student athlete is a farce. They’re athletes first nowadays and they’re in college to get paid. Maybe not what some like, but that’s a fact. Hopefully some of them complete a degree and have something to fall back on, but it’s no longer the priority. It all works hand in hand. If the teams are good, and get some national recognition, enrollment often increases. Bringing in more money to the state and to the town of Laramie. Gotta pay the good players so you can be good. Crazy cycle but it’s the world of college athletics. That’s why so many schools operate in the red.
Maybe for p4 football and a small percentage of g6 players. Also maybe for bball to an extent. However, the vast majority of athletes in college are truly student athletes.
**Edit-these categories are my attempt to break this down into coherent categories...probably lot's of exceptions**
