Is that the driver?

Is that the driver?
by doolinbanjos (2021-08-12 11:11:06)

In reply to: It's also unsustainble. posted by irish2x

The classic SEC/SMU/UM model for illegally paying players was reliance on a rich booster who made it their hobby. They derived some sort of personal value out of it (through access to players, coaches, etc.), but never had a monetary ROI.

Now can't they just do the same thing, but without being secretive about it (and getting a tax deduction)? I'll grant that pure corporate sponsorships will find an equilibrium based on economics, but the booster game is now completely legitimate. That's what gives this the potential to be extremely dirty, in my opinion.

Replies:

Exactly. - Domer84 2021-08-12 14:35:21
- yeah, just giving out 100 grand to all the recruits - jt 2021-08-12 17:30:02
Good point. - irish2x 2021-08-12 13:21:00
Unless that booster was giving you money - jt 2021-08-12 12:06:42
What about casinos and sports betting operations? - NDFanSince81 2021-08-12 12:05:24
- the schools (absent any sort of NCAA leadership) set - jt 2021-08-12 12:07:16
  - Correct - StetsonDan 2021-08-12 12:43:46
    - I think the key is "some schools" * - DBCooper 2021-08-12 14:29:27