re: Texas insiders eventually expect to land James Simon after this weekend's visit

It's because they know that if it's all about the money they can drop the biggest bag.
But LSU has the in state talent to keep them in the race pretty much every year,so no worries.
Eventually this whole NIL thing is going to be more controlled and have restrictions and limitations on these insane amounts you hear about.
When that happens it will be more about the culture, representing your state, and results produced on the field.
And whenever this occurs it will bring some pride back to college football.