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Should be a good time to unleash Brock Vice

NM Bowl is fine, but I'd really rather play a MWC team instead of TXSt. Again, the optics aren't favorable for NT when playing TXSt.: Win, and "Eh, you're supposed to beat them". Lose, and "Upstart TXSt. has passed NT by!!".

The Gender Neutral Bowl vs. bowl eligible San Jose State ?

Somebody felt strong enough about the impact of the Portal/NIL, that they created an X account and are calling people out.

With us, there's always the chance it'll be a newly created bowl. In Garland. Against the 4th place team from The MEAC. Sponsored by Brint Ryan.

I hope many more players get denied payments! It's past time to end this farce called NIL. Instead there needs to be signed, negotiated labor contracts between schools and players. Similar to the NFL. You can't break your contract and play somewhere else (for any reason), unless a negotiated release or traded for compensation from the receiving school.

A loss would be the Low Point of the season thus far. Someone had to say it

Not defending the NCAA....but how would that call go? "What?! Oh little buddy, I'm sorry. This is what you wanted. Go be a free agent now and get that bag somewhere else! Don't let them take advantage of you! Why are you calling us? What do you want us to do? We don't really have anything to do with college football anymore. ESPN runs it. Or, maybe momma can help you. Have her call the school. Btw, have you declared a major yet? How is school going? Learning anything?" They seem to want all the upside and none of the risk and shocker....coaches and alumni running these NIL collectives are taking advantage of them. (death, taxes and this result were guaranteed because college football is a filthy business) You want the wild wild west, people are gonna get shot. (figuratively) NCAA: "Figure it out kiddos..."

I don't know which is more sad, the fact that you're right or the fact that you've spent so much time on this board to know exactly how we'll react.

Certainly didn’t mean to tip you over Coffee, but even before I could drive and was mowing lawns, I had a business arrangement with my customers. I mow—You pay. I never got stiffed. You’re exactly right. They’re kids. But they want to participate in an adult world and get paid and they’re not qualified.

You're talking about people with a deeper knowledge of CFB. Of course it wouldn't surprise them. I'm talking about casuals & everyone else.

No one would think that. Everyone predicted TXST to be better than UNT this year.

Very clever and creative

That's what happens when you move to WV and realize you don't really like roasted 'possum, roadkill stew, and fried raccoon nuggets.

If you get the opportunity to play at somewhere like OU I can’t say I blame them for leaving Denton lol. Being a very average football program is a hard sell to keep kids home

Ahh yes, the good ole' Garland Classic.

One of the things that came out from the kid at UNLV is NIL deals CANNOT be in writing until after students enroll.

I think it's safe to say the problem at UAB is not the assistant coaches.

Correct. Or Rice would be the dominant AAC team.

I'm not saying Arnold is better than CM, I just find it funny some are pointing to this season as evidence CM is better. When Chandler Morris committed here, most on this board pointed to his injuries and being benched by TCU to say he'd flop here. If Chandler Morris leaves UNT, who's to say Arnold can't come in and revive his career with our offense? Morris was very good this year but struggled against the better competiton. Arnold struggled against SEC competiton this year. He still finished with about 1800 yards of offense, 15 total TDs, and 3 interceptions including 131 rushing yards against Alabama. I think he'd do very well at UNT.

I want the New Mexico Bowl so just get us there. I want some 10,000 Waves and Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, luminario decorations on top of the hotels for the holidays, powder snow, roaring fireplaces and holiday craft cocktails. Throw in some green chile, lobo hoops if they are in town, and bang we have a destination bowl. GMG

I thought they already got a stipend?

lemme stop ya right there.

AI Overview Can college coaches or schools offer NIL? No, college coaches or schools themselves cannot directly "offer" NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) money to athletes; the NCAA rules prevent them from paying players directly, meaning they cannot use NIL as a recruitment tool by offering cash incentives to potential recruits. Key points about NIL and college coaches/schools: No direct payment: Schools cannot provide athletes with money as compensation for their athletic abilities. Facilitation allowed: However, schools and coaches can now facilitate NIL deals by connecting athletes with potential sponsors or businesses that want to utilize their name, image, and likeness. State laws vary: Regulations around NIL can differ by state, so specific rules regarding coach involvement might vary.

SMU is 11-1 and playing in a Power 4/3/2 conference championship game in just two days. Yet their fans are hanging out this week with us. Does anyone find that utterly bizarre? If UNT was 11-1 and playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff this weekend I wouldn't even remember that SMU exists.

That ozempic stuff is the real deal

Interesting to read through again.

I think a guy that would have torn it up, in Cassity's system.....would have been Mazin Richards. He was so good his junior year, then Caponi and the new system.....turned him into a non-entity.

Growing up in Denton I can say our long standing tradition of sucking in football is why kids with options often overlook North Texas.

You're in charge with coming up with our secret handshake. A suggestion: How 'bout two talon claws shaking hands?

Ozympic is a hell of a drug. It made my neighbor go blind though. Gotta be careful with that.

Looks like New Mexico is where we’ll end up. Other than the game, I had a great time in Albuquerque last time.

If they respect Caponi and want to follow him, then so be it. I’m not bashing them for that. All I know is what was here wasn’t working. If they want to continue down that route we’ve seen for two miserable years, I’m sure we can fill the void they’ve left easily.

Agreed! I’m just glad it’s 2-loss and 3-loss teams arguing instead of undefeated teams, so it’s at least better in that regard.

Coach Wilson publicly said he didn’t use NIL for recruiting which is technically correct. He did not use NIL dollars to recruit HS players, however he absolutely promised NIL money to incoming transfers and also to keep current players from transferring out. I know this because my friend's son plays for Tulsa and he was told by his son multiple times throughout the seasons that coach says the NIL dollars are coming but they're delayed. Not a good look for Coach Wilson. The players and parents have every right to be pissed. It's false promising.

Are these players not getting anything in writing?

Very sad situation. And they have like a billion endowment so its not like they don't have the money.

Rick

you weren't kidding. I was a little shocked after clicking the link out of curiosity.

For real. The few people I know who are on it have lost tons of weight and fast.

Like this:

Should fit that hybrid DE/LB role. Hopefully Zhaiylen Scott stays because I think he’s a perfect fit as well. Better fit in Cassity’s front than he was in Caponi’s

The pre-game fan event will be the night before across the street at Metzler’s

Our bowl game location The team will be staying at the motel next to it

Sorry...I couldn't resist.

You’re the poster child—as a fan, as a school—that is wrong with the current college football world. Congrats, trust fund kid. Your world seems so easy and fun to those of us who have worked our entire lives and support an Alma Mater that has no ability to compete in the current landscape. Yall can simply buy away our players and coaches. Thats garbage. Enjoy your team and your season. Seriously, never thought CFB would create a system ever again that your type of program could ascend in. You did it.