Just read that Preston Fox has decided to forgo his last season of football. As a lifelong WVU fan I just wanted to recognize him for his grit, determination and success as a Mountaineer!! He should be an inspiration for the NIL, jump into the portal athletes to rethink the qualities of commitment, loyalty and/or finishing what they start. Adherence to the "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" philosophy has all but disappeared in today's society. Seeking what seems to be the path of least resistance being the easier road to take. We have lost to WV players who have recently left for different reason completely. One for money (can't blame him, hard to argue with the choice, it's the new reality) and the other, I assume to start a new episode in his life. Good luck to both and thanks for your efforts!
We understand that the money is a factor of NIL etc. and that should tell us that the direction of college football is headed in a very precarious direction. The " hundred-dollar handshake", or should we adjust for today's dollars, make that $1000 dollar at least, is now legal. Does anyone out there think that this a good thing for the future of college football or any college athletics? On the current course in 5 years, we will not recognize the game. Remember the PAC 8, then the PAC 10, now the non-existent Pac 12 or now PAC 2 (regression)? Stand bye!!! It is only going to get worse. My guess is we will eventually have a Super 15/20 team league, or the Premier League, like soccer and the rest of us. WVU and other teams that are unable to raise the kind of money to compete will play at the sub-division league.
Hope I'm wrong!
Happy New Year! I Hope!!!
We understand that the money is a factor of NIL etc. and that should tell us that the direction of college football is headed in a very precarious direction. The " hundred-dollar handshake", or should we adjust for today's dollars, make that $1000 dollar at least, is now legal. Does anyone out there think that this a good thing for the future of college football or any college athletics? On the current course in 5 years, we will not recognize the game. Remember the PAC 8, then the PAC 10, now the non-existent Pac 12 or now PAC 2 (regression)? Stand bye!!! It is only going to get worse. My guess is we will eventually have a Super 15/20 team league, or the Premier League, like soccer and the rest of us. WVU and other teams that are unable to raise the kind of money to compete will play at the sub-division league.
Hope I'm wrong!
Happy New Year! I Hope!!!
