re: How long until major college football is just openly a minor league?

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How long until major college football is just openly a minor league?

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Don’t change anything. No minor league system needed. The players have to be students but can make money through NIL. And if some oil tycoon in Texas wants to use the system to buy a roster, so be it. The richest schools with the most resources that have been winning are going to keep winning, with or without NIL and the portal.

The only issue is that you guys are going to have to get over the prior illusion that any of the players, coaches, analysts, etc., are at Bama, LSU, Ohio State (or wherever) to charge down the guns for the school they attend or work for.

Every difference maker at the football facility is there to make money and/or advance their career. The school is only a tool or vehicle.

I don’t think the fans are bothered by players making money. They just want the players, whether they are broke or millionaires, to love the school like they do. Well, they don’t, so get over it. No one loves a fricking school as much as they do money and the opportunity to improve their quality of life, potentially for decades and for their descendants for generations.

It’s Tommy Touchdown’s job to make the most of his opportunities and ensure he’s in a good place in 30 years because none of the fans are going to be helping out with the bills if he’s broke. “Hey, nice touchdown catch against Florida in 2005” isn’t doing much for Tyrone Prothro and his lost NFL career.

Do what’s best for YOU! The fans aren’t cheering for you anyway. They’re cheering for the uniform.