I believe that was for endowed scholarships, not NIL.What happened to that $30 million gift from an "anonymous donor" that was supposed to go directly to athletics (and I presume some of that to NIL money)?
Lamb has gone on record saying TU will be in the top 4 in the league in player compensation. To me, that sounds like we’re willing to pay for talent. Can we offer $1m-$2m per guy? Probably not, but being in the top top 1/4 of the league in player compensation should be able to buy us some decent talent at several positions in need.There are FCS programs paying $100,000 or more, yearly, for D linemen, each.
I’m skeptical TU will ever pay competitive prices for that type of labor cost without significant changes to the structuring of the athletic department and the funding of other sports.
The math just doesn’t add up. $28,500 a roster spot gets you to 3 million. With nothing left over for basketball, soccer, or the girls.Lamb has gone on record saying TU will be in the top 4 in the league in player compensation. To me, that sounds like we’re willing to pay for talent. Can we offer $1m-$2m per guy? Probably not, but being in the top top 1/4 of the league in player compensation should be able to buy us some decent talent at several positions in need.
Wasn’t the $3m earmarked for football only?The math just doesn’t add up. $28,500 a roster spot gets you to 3 million. With nothing left over for basketball, soccer, or the girls.
So… if we’re “top 4 in the AAC” in player compensation (direct quote from Lamb), the majority of the league must be paying their players less. Not sure how fcs schools are paying more for their kickers than the top of the aac.You guys want a Top 25 or Top 10 G5 team. $28500 won’t get you a back up kicker in the FCS.
Huffy is just bitching to bitch. Some people just find stuff to complain about.So… if we’re “top 4 in the AAC” in player compensation (direct quote from Lamb), the majority of the league must be paying their players less. Not sure how fcs schools are paying more for their kickers than the top of the aac.
Grasping.Huffy is just bitching to bitch. Some people just find stuff to complain about.
Spoiler: FCS teams aren't paying more for kickers than the top of the aac...idiotic nonsense being spewed.
So let me get this straight. You’re asserting the following:Grasping.
Teams trying to win in the FCS are paying considerably more than some AAC teams at all positions. IOW teams that aren’t trying to win.
And I presume you are expecting to win.
When kids are turning down TU and signing with the FCS it is almost always because our cash offer is being matched and exceeded. Including backup kickers.
For better or worse, Lamb doesn't seem to hide from high expectations.I don’t know if that’s fair, but I see your point. I think it’s a little naive to think lamb will come in year one and have us competing for a conference championship, but stranger things have happened. Now if we’re in year 2 or 3 and we aren’t competing at a high level while paying what the top do the league is paying then I’ll be in full agreement.
There are X number of schools that pay more NIL than us. It doesn't matter if a small number are FCS schools, it just matters that we're close to the top in our peer group, as long as we're able to get decent talent. I think where the thread has gone whacky is the implication that a significant number of FCS schools have more NIL than we do, which I think is probably false.1. TU isn’t doing what needs to be done to win consistently. If they win, great. If not, must be the AD’s fault.
2. SOME FCS programs, those that are trying to win,
3. See 2
4. SOME. See 1.
5. It’s a non zero number
6. It’s a significant non zero number particularly at the skill position.
Lamb gets a year imo to get adjusted. After year one though if we’re paying top 4 money in the league then the expectation should be to finish top 4 as well.I don’t know if that’s fair, but I see your point. I think it’s a little naive to think lamb will come in year one and have us competing for a conference championship, but stranger things have happened. Now if we’re in year 2 or 3 and we aren’t competing at a high level while paying what the top do the league is paying then I’ll be in full agreement.
I’d rather aim high and miss by a little than aim low and miss by a little.For better or worse, Lamb doesn't seem to hide from high expectations.
Then stop paying.You guys want a Top 25 or Top 10 G5 team. $28500 won’t get you a back up kicker in the FCS.
You should lead with this part. Your argument seems like "food's so expensive, so why buy any? I mean, you'll starve to death but you'll save money."I mean... we won't win...
Confidence is great but there's calling your shot confidence and "we're two programs going in different directions" confidence. I never won't have PTSD about the second.I’d rather aim high and miss by a little than aim low and miss by a little.
Yes and I don’t recommend the latter.Confidence is great but there's calling your shot confidence and "we're two programs going in different directions" confidence. I never won't have PTSD about the second.
Already better than Wilson and Monty with thatFor better or worse, Lamb doesn't seem to hide from high expectations.
Yes , lets fund all sports equally and be mediocre in all. Sounds more like Dickson than Moore.......There are FCS programs paying $100,000 or more, yearly, for D linemen, each.
I’m skeptical TU will ever pay competitive prices for that type of labor cost without significant changes to the structuring of the athletic department and the funding of other sports.
That is my current philosphy on life....forced but current.You should lead with this part. Your argument seems like "food's so expensive, so why buy any? I mean, you'll starve to death but you'll save money."