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Is it just me or has recruiting and excitement totally lost its luster

Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:47 pm
Posted by cbtullis
Atlanta
Member since Apr 2004
6820 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:47 pm
I remember when that first Wednesday in February hit it was such an awesome day for college football
Now with all the early signing and transfer stuff and kids wanting social media attention it seems watered down
Posted by LsuTool
Member since Oct 2009
35822 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:48 pm to
Absolutely it has. It’ll never go back to what it was.
Posted by PenguinPubes
Frozen Tundra
Member since Jan 2018
11712 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:49 pm to
Because majority of the kids will transfer elsewhere. Possibly 2-3 times.
Posted by Swamp Frog x
Member since Nov 2024
810 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:49 pm to
It went away when early signing day started. NIL killed whatever excitement was left. I don’t following recruiting near as much as I did before those.
Posted by jmaclsu
Amite, Louisiana
Member since Dec 2007
934 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:50 pm to
Add - not sure if they will hit the portal without ever contributing

but yes the days of the bayou recruiting bash were magnificent. watching with great anticipation for the LSU fax machine to deliver the joyful news.
Posted by Shaq4prez
The Deaf Dome
Member since Oct 2021
4703 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:51 pm to
I just want us to land good players. I don't care how it happens nor do I care to follow these HS kids roller coaster decisions
Posted by TigerAttorney
Member since Nov 2017
4420 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:52 pm to
NIL has ruined college football. I think the players should get paid but there needs to be a cap. Similar to what you see with rookie contracts in the NFL. But way less
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
4396 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:52 pm to
Not since Bayou Bash st The River Center
Posted by Shooter
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
8669 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 7:55 pm to
It's hard to get excited for a player that might only be here for a year!
Posted by bigberg2000
houston, from chalmette
Member since Sep 2005
70562 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 8:01 pm to
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Not since Bayou Bash st The River Center


While that was ok the GOAT bashes were at the atrium by the Belle or whatever the casino was called at that time.
Posted by Bayou
Boudin, LA
Member since Feb 2005
41482 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 8:01 pm to
Not since Bayou Cash
Posted by oldskule
Down South
Member since Mar 2016
23196 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 8:02 pm to
No more bashes, and they were a blast!
Posted by redfish99
B.R.
Member since Aug 2007
18698 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 8:03 pm to
Where the fuk u been . It’s been catalog shopping and swiping right for 4 years. Pitiful.
Posted by FrontlineTiger
Member since Aug 2024
641 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 8:09 pm to
It is what it is. Kiffin is the best at the new game, portal and nil.
Posted by John Rambeaux
Heauxpe, WA
Member since Oct 2023
537 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 8:24 pm to
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Because majority of the kids will transfer elsewhere. Possibly 2-3 times.



Or they continue to ask for more money during their "exit interview" after every season with their current team.

I'm all for paying players but there needs to be some structure around this and fast. You can't blame these kids for trying to maximize their gains in this extremely small window and very rare situation.

The kids chasing bags are not the problem. The system being set up for them to do that is the problem.
This post was edited on 12/3/25 at 8:25 pm
Posted by TopWaterTiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since May 2006
12014 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 8:26 pm to
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NIL has ruined college football. I think the players should get paid but there needs to be a cap.


Agreed. They have to level the playing field. Something like every player gets a $5,000 monthly stipend. Starters can get up to $10k month.

That gets rid of the old excuse they didn’t have any money and couldn’t work because of ncaa rules. I don’t know any college students making $100k a year.

Then Add scholarships, room and board, etc. all schools become even again and it becomes about the school again.

Get rid of early signing period.

Transfer portal needs limits. 1 time free pass anytime anywhere. 2nd time only if coach leaves or your injured. 3rd time you have to sit out a year like old days.
Posted by SA4LSU
AZ
Member since Sep 2005
4791 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:06 pm to
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Because majority of the kids will transfer elsewhere. Possibly 2-3 times.


If your a top tier player what’s the downside of going in portal every year and going to highest bidder?
Posted by 2Yutes
BR
Member since Oct 2018
2421 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:32 pm to
The decline started when NIL turned Student-Athletes into Money-Athletes. It’s all business now & the kids better avoid a serious injury or posting subpar stats prior to the NFL draft.

College has nothing to do with earning a degree/future anymore.
Posted by Sofaking2
Member since Apr 2023
19407 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:34 pm to
You mean like the old Bayou Bash?
Posted by 80tdtiger
Haughton
Member since May 2015
157 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:39 pm to
I am not for paying players unless it’s the same for all student athletes men and women at your school. If someone does extra duties they can be paid a bit more - like if they organize practice etc. Won’t need any NIL $ and ticket prices can drop to a reasonable level. Coaches salaries would decline as well.

Never gonna happen.
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