Transfer Portal 2023-2024...

[CajunCrimson]

But it's not a free ride. It is abundantly obvious that they provide something which generates value which is fiscally quantifiable.

My kid is not a d1 athlete, but receives considerable "merit based" scholarships to attend college. It's not a gift. They do it because it is in their interest to have people like her feel connected to the institution. Having worked in higher ed for more than a quarter century, I feel extremely confident in saying that someone there could quote you pretty precise fiscal numbers on the ROI that the university is looking at for every dollar of those scholarships. They are choosing to make an investment, and there should be little doubt that someone has run the numbers.

If the universities pay for additional support, they will do so because it benefits the university/program. It is even easier with major sports programs than, say, alumni development, because the realization of the payoff is on a much shorter cycle.

maybe I read your post too quickly, and you have a lot of information in there, but how is it not a free ride academically?

and maybe some of this is semantics. Many people use the words “free ride” to mean they don’t have to pay to attend or participate in something.

 

[Coach D]

lol came to check transfer news and see this thread has gone off the rails.
at least LT is coming, hoping he makes more of an impact here.

 

[twofbyc]

On LO-
He had more tackles his first year - the stat I wanna see for year two is: how many times did he require double teams? How many times did he stuff running lanes/collapse pockets/disrupt plays? I have no idea because I didn’t watch any of their games (not sure those stats are kept anywhere outside of coaching circles); I do know they had one of the better DL’s in the country and he was on it.
I don’t think the number of tackles by an interior DL, by itself, really tells you much.
I trust CNS.

 

[stlimprov]

maybe I read your post too quickly, and you have a lot of information in there, but how is it not a free ride academically?

and maybe some of this is semantics. Many people use the words “free ride” to mean they don’t have to pay to attend or participate in something.

I think our difference here is pretty much just in usage of terms.

But I'd put forth that if there is some exchange of value (and one could certainly argue that everything, on some level, is an exchange of value), then saying that the academics are free is like saying that if I give Subway ten dollars they will give me a free sandwich.

I also think of the saying (often applied to internet things) "if it is free, you are the product."

Or..."Ladies' Night". Establishments choose to waive or discount certain streams of income because they know that doing so likely leads to an environment that directly and beneficially raises other sources of income. They aren't giving out free drinks... they are exchanging drinks for the advertising value of having ladies drinking in their establishment provides.

 

[CoolBreeze]

On LO-
He had more tackles his first year - the stat I wanna see for year two is: how many times did he require double teams? How many times did he stuff running lanes/collapse pockets/disrupt plays? I have no idea because I didn’t watch any of their games (not sure those stats are kept anywhere outside of coaching circles); I do know they had one of the better DL’s in the country and he was on it.
I don’t think the number of tackles by an interior DL, by itself, really tells you much.
I trust CNS.

The fact that he has started since he was a true frosh tells me all I need to know.

 

[Mke4Bama]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1737246692376764439

 

[JustNeedMe81]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1737246692376764439

Let's see where this goes...

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1737246692376764439

Probably the player I want most in the portal. Would be a massive get

 

[Saban4Ever]

Let's see where this goes...

Probably Ole Miss. lol. Kiffin is getting all the good portal guys. I wonder if Texas would be an option. I wonder if Bama would be an option. If not Bama, then he needs to go to a team we won't play. lol

 

[Joefus]

Probably Ole Miss. lol. Kiffin is getting all the good portal guys. I wonder if Texas would be an option. I wonder if Bama would be an option. If not Bama, then he needs to go to a team we won't play. lol

I was thinking ole miss too. Twitter seems to think it’s us. I dunno tho. Something about this kid makes me uneasy. Seems like more trouble than he’s worth. Billingsley vibes

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Guys...... C'mon.

 

[CajunCrimson]

I think our difference here is pretty much just in usage of terms.

But I'd put forth that if there is some exchange of value (and one could certainly argue that everything, on some level, is an exchange of value), then saying that the academics are free is like saying that if I give Subway ten dollars they will give me a free sandwich.

I also think of the saying (often applied to internet things) "if it is free, you are the product."

Or..."Ladies' Night". Establishments choose to waive or discount certain streams of income because they know that doing so likely leads to an environment that directly and beneficially raises other sources of income. They aren't giving out free drinks... they are exchanging drinks for the advertising value of having ladies drinking in their establishment provides.

One of us is overthinking this, and I’m betting that it isn’t me.

if dude “a” has to pay for something. And dude “b” doesn’t. Dude “b” is getting the free ride.

dudes a and b both contribute to the University, one just does it for free.

 

[CrimsonTitles]

Probably the player I want most in the portal. Would be a massive get

Heard we were the favorite a few weeks ago. Hopefully that still stands

 

[Oregon Tide]

Heard we were the favorite a few weeks ago. Hopefully that still stands

As an aside, I always misread your username. You can probably guess what I see.

 

[bamaga]

Heard Stewart floated the idea of transferring a few weeks ago to get a raise and Aggie called his bluff. Now he is in the portal, look for the highest bidder. I would be surprised if he goes to best fit or best chance to develop, unless maybe Texas with Sark . They could supply both.

 

[MemphisBamaDude]

Wonder if he actually knows anything

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1737245673299308785

 

[Ledsteplin]

Probably the player I want most in the portal. Would be a massive get

Imagine a WR room with:
Bond
Benson
Prentice
Law
Hale
Preston
Hamilton
Incoming frosh:
5* Williams
Two 4*s
Then add transfer Stewart.

 

[westide]

Imagine a WR room with:
Bond
Benson
Prentice
Law
Hale
Preston
Hamilton
Incoming frosh:
5* Williams
Two 4*s
Then add transfer Stewart.

A defensive secondary nightmare for opposing teams.

 

[bamaga]

Domani Jackson and Korey Foreman are in the portal from USC. Both were top 5 recruits, i think Bama finished second for both.

 

[Tideflyer]

Heard Stewart floated the idea of transferring a few weeks ago to get a raise and Aggie called his bluff. Now he is in the portal, look for the highest bidder. I would be surprised if he goes to best fit or best chance to develop, unless maybe Texas with Sark . They could supply both.

Hopefully at this early potential career stage he`s got his head screwed on straight enough to consider other factors in addition to early, up front money. But these days.........??