"you launch such weakly camouflaged shots at our current HC."
OBVIOUSLY YOU DIDN'T READ ALL MY POST. I'VE SAID, AGAIN AND AGAIN, THAT I LIKE NEAL BROWN AND HOPE HE DOES WELL AT MY ALMA MATER. BUT THAT I CONSIDER IT NOT WISE TO COMPLAIN WHILE ADMITTING HE CAN'T PROVE IT. EVERYONE IN AMERICA IS INNOCENT TILL PROVEN GUILTY. EVEN COACHES.
I dont think a man like Neal Brown would have made that public comment without very strong circumstantial/hearsay evidence. Also, he didnt say any specific names or programs, it was a general statement that he personally feels tampering is happening now more then even, now players can leave at the drop of a hat. That players are contacted by programs who mention they will offer if they get in the portal. I dont believe that is a illogical assumption, considering cheating in recruiting is as old as the game itself, and now even more-so now players can be a 1st string CB, in a pass happy league, on the #1 Defense in the Big12, and leave for a school with no previous connections, esp a school/program/booster members historically known for cheating with recruiting.
I dont think its whining to state the obvious, an obvious flaw in the new system, one thats impossible to mitigate. A flaw which magnifies an already corrupt system. If you think booster members, program associates/support staff, booster associates, and/or direct staff members are not trying to find every possible edge possible, by any means possible, with so much at stake, that is not a logical thought process.
PAYING PLAYERS:
I support player rights, and I do think they should be paid for their likeness, ex: when its used in a video game, but these should be a fee video game providers have to pay the NCAA, then they pay ALL players equally who are listed in the game, an equal amount to each school, and equal amount to each player, so no specific program can leverage it recruiting, by saying "Our players get more from xyz".... Whatever is allocated from "Likeness revenues" is spread evenly between D1 / P5 programs. Video games, jersey sales, etc. Otherwise a booster of lets say Auburn, could purchase 10,000 jerseys of a single player. Its justa form of money laundering, like when Obama's "got a book deal and sold million copies on the first day", or the Clintons "$500K for a 15min Goldman Sachs speech"., OR the Clintons $500 Million Russian donation to the Clinton Foundation directly after approving to sale a vast amount of our Uranium(That my grandfather mined).. Or Dick Cheney destroying Iraq so his contruction company would get all the contracts to rebuild it.. Or when a Senators daughter gets a free MBA and job as a CEO of the states largest pharm company.. Or when Senator gets a large political donation, then starts a consulting company, transfers the funds to the consulting company so they will then have access without need for documented spending..Or when a congresswoman marries her political consultant then pays his firm millions of her campaign donations. Nothing more then back-channel payoffs and money laundering.
TRANSFER:
Players should be allowed to transfer, HOWEVER still required to sit 1 year, BUT without losing their redshirt. That is a win/win.
1. Players get to transfer
2. Players get an extra year of free education, training, resources, etc.
3. Does not introduce unregulated free agency into NCAAF.
That is the most logical solution, that said probably makes to much sense for the NCAA. There are some logical, fair, & balanced solutions where you can find a path to provide players additional support without jeopardizing the reasons why we all love collegiate sports. It just requires strength, insight, and a pinch of I dont give a shit about political/partisan BS Im gonna protect the sanctity of the sport at all costs..
Neal Brown "speaking truth to power", (a phrase often used by the logically impaired) is a far cry from whining. I believe hes simply stating an obvious unmitigated disaster of a uninsightful policy that could very well ruin NCAAF. Eventually, fans will no longer follow recruiting, players, or give a shit. Why make an investment, when they can be back-channeled short money bribed after they have exploited time, resources, & mentoring/teaching to hone their craft simply for a gold Rolex..
Eventually, and we've already seen the beginnings, people will not follow the program as closely, or allow themselves to be emotionally invested. Ultimately reducing program boosters/donors, player support post athletic career, and student athlete support. Its a long term monetary loss not being factored in by players whos chasing the short money. Do you think Auburn fans will remember or support D Miller for the rest of his life? 10 years from now, he'll just be that guy who played a year, if they recall at all. While we would have supported him throughout all of his life's ventures. Its immediately taking a blow torch to your established following & network, all of which can be monetized in various ways, as long as they have a brain. We have to keep in mind, these are kids, who come from a very poor family, neighborhood, with certain attractions within their culture. You offer a $40K Gold Rolex to a 4 star CB, and I bet they seriously consider transferring, not all, but many would...
Thats why portal & transfer rules need to be a certain way to mitigate the negative effects or paths for unethical actors, and as long as jobs, wins, & millions of $$ are on the line, there will always be those who could give a shit about rules or ethics..
Neal Brown stated the obvious, human nature is habitual & predictive, and it has been since the dawn of time for those with a brain. Anyone who thinks the new transfer rule has not increased back-channel tactics are mentally impaired, selectively ignorant, or are fans of the programs most responsible/benefiting and choose to look the other way because........ human nature
