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I quoted the wrong post. He stated that musicians, teachers and commuters were takers…I was curious about commuters.

Enrollment doesn't determine whether a school is big in football.

some on GMG that gave those of us who were anti-NIL and anti-portal a hard time. Interested to know if there is a single person who is pro-NIL and pro-portal in their current states? (other than players, agents, and SMU fans of course)

i'm both, so I don't know

https://www.si.com/college/texas/football/texas-longhorns-kicker-mason-shipley-transfer-portal-texas-state

Shoot, I'd argue that while I'm waiting for another pro contract, I want to work towards my degree and to do so, I need the athletic scholarship and since I still have eligibility, I should be allowed to get a scholarship and with that am entitled to NIL money. After all, this is all so the kids can earn their bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, right?

I thought Utah State was a reach for the PAC and their expansion. Small market. I think the PAC panicked and invited them in haste.

With so many of our girls hitting the portal this year, could this possibly be the reason? She did recruit Hardaway and some of the others that are leaving. Tez Dumars, who was on her staff at UNT is going to GCU as well.

Sad that we’re even discussing this. More sad that we can probably revive this thread in a year or two and see that @GMG_Dallas was prophetic.

Lawyers would argue that they have "NIL agents" not Professional agents, lol. Schools and players seem to be challenging all the rules now (about income), and courts are sympathetic. So, perhaps there will be a time soon when a school or player tests the re-signing of an athlete back to college in the same sport. They could argue he was trying to earn a career, but it didn't happen yet, and while waiting for another chance wants to continue his college sport eligibility. Some court would probably side with the athlete.

If it makes y'all feel any better, I work with a Baylor and Alabama grad who both refuse to donate to NIL. Obviously both schools have more than enough donors to make-up for the few who won't but there are fans of big programs who are over the NIL stuff, especially donating when they already paid their tuition to said schools.

Forfeiture of Eligibility: Once a player is considered a professional in a specific sport, they lose their eligibility to compete in that sport at the college level. Here's the thing, the NCAA considers a player a professional once they receive money for their athletic abilities. Once NIL moves in house, this summer I believe, it'll be hard for the NCAA to win the argument that a school isn't paying a player for their athletic abilities. I believe there's enough as is for somebody to win that argument in court since NIL collectives are school specific and they're even signing contracts now. Once somebody takes it to court and wins, pro players will be coming back to college to collect on NIL deals greater than their pro deals.

Nice sweep. Pitching is looking better and it shows in the results. Now let's take down Texas Tech again.

I heard Youmans say on the broadcast that Bearclaw and Simon were the first players we've had win back-to-back conference POTW awards since 2005. I think Conley made an argument to be the third consecutive. I think she ended up with 2 HR and 8 RBI this series.

Hahaha (not laughing at you @NT80, I appreciate the information you provided.) “Signing with a Professional Agent.” Don’t many (most?) of these guys have agents? ””Forfeiture of Eligibility.” Can someone name another non-professional job that pays millions? Nevermind, I forgot they’re being paid for their “Name, Image, and License.” College football and basketball are two of the biggest shams going. I bet a Trey Lance, or a thousand other guys, could take it to court and make a case that they were losing money by not being allowed to play amateur (hahaha) football.

Great 7-3 win. Skylar goes the distance. Our team has now had 18 comeback wins......2nd most in Div. 1 softball (behind Auburn) 33-14.......15-6 in league play. Three home games next weekend against USF. If you ever go to a game....meeting the parents of the players....is an added bonus.

Right now that can't happen. I don't see that rule ever changing....otherwise Power programs could just offer all the new Pro football players that get cut at the end of NFL training camps but still have 2-3 years of college eligibility left. But right now you can go from pro to college in a different sport = as Aune did. Here are the current rules: ............................................................................. No, a professional athlete cannot return to play the same sport in college if they have signed with a professional sports agent with the intent to obtain a professional contract in that sport, according to the NCAA. Once a player is officially considered a professional in a specific sport, they forfeit any remaining college eligibility for that particular sport. However, they may still be eligible to play another sport in college if they have remaining eligibility and that sport is not the one they played professionally. Signing with a Professional Agent: The key factor that triggers the loss of college eligibility is signing with a professional sports agent to pursue a professional contract. Forfeiture of Eligibility: Once a player is considered a professional in a specific sport, they lose their eligibility to compete in that sport at the college level. Different Sport Eligibility: A professional athlete can still be eligible to play another sport in college if they still have remaining eligibility and the new sport is different from the one they played professionally. For example, a former minor league baseball player could still play college football.

Hope life is treating you well and that any mental health issues have been/are being treated. Best of luck in all your future endeavors.

Trey Lance is a perfect example. If he reads GMG, he’s probably already made a call to Tennessee🤣🤣🤣

Aune went pro in baseball though. The rule has been you forfeit your eligibility in a given sport once you go pro in that specific sport. I'm envisioning a situation where a player goes from pro to college in the same sport. Take Trey Lance for instance who hasn't done well as an NFL QB but was great at North Dakota State. I'm sure some college programs would love to have him and could probably pay him more than his NFL contract plus he's still only 24. I believe his 1 year deal with chargers has $1.5 million guaranteed but a potential value of $6.2 million. How many college QBs are getting more guaranteed for less potential games?

I'll concede that the review at 1st was close but the runner going to second definitely left the path.

Kind of feel bad for Savage there. Some BS calls loaded up the bases and UAB ends up taking advantage.

Yes

Great win....glad I was there. Team is so fun to watch. Let's get the sweep!

UNT wins Game 2, 5-4! Fell behind 3-0 - UAB scored a run in the second, third, and fourth innings. Then we came back with four in the bottom of the fourth, highlighted by a two-run blast by Conley to center. Anneca gave up a solo shot in the top half of the sixth as UAB drew even, but a double by Ausha Moore in the sixth set up a game-winning SAC fly from Taylor Platt. Kayleigh Smith pitched flawlessly after the home run and collected the W. Rylee Nicholson closed the game out with a stellar diving catch in center. Second game starting shortly!