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I will ALWAYS root for LSU. But today is a terrible day for collegiate athletics.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:14 pm
I’ll still be in Tiger Stadium, I’ll still celebrate when this kid scores a TD or makes a big play. I’ll still enjoy every second of his time on the field. But this is a major blow to college athletics. A young man signed a pro contract, went through OTAs and, while he didn’t play, dressed for a professional pre-season game.
This is no longer amateur athletics. There is no more pride for the school you choose (ala JD1+4). It’s nothing but dollars and how much the schools can pay these kids. Nothing more.
This is no longer amateur athletics. There is no more pride for the school you choose (ala JD1+4). It’s nothing but dollars and how much the schools can pay these kids. Nothing more.
This post was edited on 8/23/26 at 5:41 pm
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Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:16 pm to ibleedprplngld
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I will ALWAYS route for LSU.
route...
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:16 pm to ibleedprplngld
We all know that Kiffin is the coach that will exploit until he can’t exploit no more 
If it benefits us now, then why not?
If it benefits us now, then why not?
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:16 pm to ibleedprplngld
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:17 pm to ibleedprplngld
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route for LSU
Well the GPS will take you somewhere else otherwise. Seems kinda counterproductive not to.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:17 pm to ibleedprplngld
This isn't really just a result of the "5 for 5" ruling. I will always love LSU and CFB but it has been watered down for me with portal and NIL. It was more fun following HS recruiting and roster continuity from year to year. Now, every roster completely turns over every year.
The "5 for 5" prospect actually doesn't bother me that much. I mean, Chambliss basically has the same arrangement, he just never entered the draft.
The "5 for 5" prospect actually doesn't bother me that much. I mean, Chambliss basically has the same arrangement, he just never entered the draft.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:18 pm to ibleedprplngld
Take Nicholson to Tiger Stadium
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:18 pm to ibleedprplngld
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I will ALWAYS route for LSU
That’s not the issue it’s the way home during contraflow that’s the problem.
ETA Matt Mauck and Josh Booty were already pro athletes before playing QB for us. Booty even had a few RBIs in the MLB.
This post was edited on 8/23/26 at 5:21 pm
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:19 pm to ibleedprplngld
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This is no longer amateur athletics
Yeah no shite. Hasn't been for quite a while.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:19 pm to ibleedprplngld
Brother where have you been the last 5 years. This isn’t shite.
We have sophomore players living in mansions and driving $200k+ vehicles. This isn’t shite
We have sophomore players living in mansions and driving $200k+ vehicles. This isn’t shite
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:19 pm to ibleedprplngld
These are the rules. Lsu is playing by them. Geaux Tigers
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:23 pm to ibleedprplngld
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This is no longer amateur athletics.
It hasn't been since NIL became legal... Why are we pretending it still was?
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:25 pm to ibleedprplngld
I wonder if the players will even attend school in the future. Just a minor league team that uses the school’s stadium and facilities.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:29 pm to ibleedprplngld
Agreed, but this is how it is.....and the NCAA had no defense to stop it...
NIL = pay to play
Transfer Portal = free agency
Get used to it!
NIL = pay to play
Transfer Portal = free agency
Get used to it!
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:30 pm to pbro62
Indiana added two players before anyone else
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:31 pm to ibleedprplngld
I agree 100%….they are not amateurs because they are being paid millions of dollars. I don’t like the state of college sports one bit and this year will be my test year to see if I stay interested.
If I am going to follow a professional football team, it likely won’t be a minor league team.
If I am going to follow a professional football team, it likely won’t be a minor league team.
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:31 pm to ibleedprplngld
You're going to love the basketball team then
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:32 pm to ibleedprplngld
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A young man signed a pro contract
Making less than many current LSU players.
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This is no longer amateur athletics
Hasn’t been for a VERY long time
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:33 pm to gumbeaux
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I wonder if the players will even attend school in the future. Just a minor league team that uses the school’s stadium and facilities.
I think I saw that Lanorris Sellers graduated and has no classes
Posted on 8/23/26 at 5:35 pm to ibleedprplngld
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This is no longer amateur athletics.
I’m pretty sure NIL ended this
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