08-12-2021, 08:52 PM
Re BostonCard's observation that the new NIL rules put an end to scholarship limits, is there anything to stop a school from sponsoring it's own "walk-ons"? Wearing the jersey represents his endorsement of the school. Sure, it could get expensive for the college, but if it's a way to get a few extra defensive lineman in a particularly good recruiting year for that position, it would be a smart investment.
Seriously, though, the way that BYU circumvented scholarship limits stands to have a much greater impact on basketball than football, as in basketball one or two extra recruits can have a tremendous impact. Stands to redefine the term, "preferred walk-on."
Add me to the chorus of those who believe that as the NIL changes play out in ever-more blatant ways, Stanford will decide the situation is simply too corrupt to abide.
Seriously, though, the way that BYU circumvented scholarship limits stands to have a much greater impact on basketball than football, as in basketball one or two extra recruits can have a tremendous impact. Stands to redefine the term, "preferred walk-on."
Add me to the chorus of those who believe that as the NIL changes play out in ever-more blatant ways, Stanford will decide the situation is simply too corrupt to abide.