UW and NIL...a solid article

[Bosler]

Pay to Play: University of Wyoming's Battle to Remain Division I In an NIL World

 

[J-Bone]

Excellent article. Hits on a lot of good points. Unfortunately, it paints a serious challenge to UW and a dark picture, generally.

Personally, this resonated: They just were like, 'I'm not sure who I'm giving this money to. I don't feel comfortable with it.'"

I've worked hard for my money since they day I turned 16 and put myself through college at UW working multiple jobs at times. It's difficult for me to open up my checkbook to contribute to student athletes knowing they're receiving more benefits than I got around that age. I understand they work hard for it, but it's a mental hurdle for me. I'm sure it is for others, too.

On a side note, how lucky are we to have a guy like Coach Wicks?

 

[Bear Claw]

The article references a future we are all expecting. A split between the haves and the have nots. I personally hope this happens sooner rather than later. NIL is a misnomer. It’s PSC-professional sports contracts. The best players will go to where they can make the most money. Let the SEC and Big 10 poach teams from the big markets and let’s sort out the rest. So what, if Wyoming is in the second or third tier? At least there is a chance to become competitive. I just wish we had an AD that could lead us in a new direction.

 

[ragtimejoe1]

The split will change things but nil will still probably be a component. I notice in all of these, three's no mention of actual amounts or targets just "we don't have enough". It's important because if people give their money and reach UW goals, then there needs to be accountability if success isn't achieved. For me personally, the lack of transparency in all of this makes me most hesitant. Why the secrecy?

I like the resort fee. Zone Jackson Hole with several additional fees to fund uw and uw athletics. Additional $5 voluntary contribution for all hunting licenses. A new UW Athletic Success specialty plate. WYO tourism board sponsorship. State funds for endowed accounts, etc. Our leverage is we're the only university in the state.

 

[Brew_Poke]

The split will change things but nil will still probably be a component. I notice in all of these, three's no mention of actual amounts or targets just "we don't have enough". It's important because if people give their money and reach UW goals, then there needs to be accountability if success isn't achieved. For me personally, the lack of transparency in all of this makes me most hesitant. Why the secrecy?

I like the resort fee. Zone Jackson Hole with several additional fees to fund uw and uw athletics. Additional $5 voluntary contribution for all hunting licenses. A new UW Athletic Success specialty plate. WYO tourism board sponsorship. State funds for endowed accounts, etc. Our leverage is we're the only university in the state.

Thousand dollar surcharge on out of state big game licenses. Three hundred dollars for fishing.