Let'sGoZips94

After seeing the video, this is the least shocking result.

Bingo. There's so much focus on the money that's spent, but the actual issues occur with the free movement and lack of compensation for schools that have their players plucked. Until someone with the power has the moral cajones to put aside personal financial gain and fix the fundamental flaws with the transfer portal, the money will continue to be spent at absurd rates. However, that rarely translates to any sort of guarantees. The Guardians have the lowest payroll in baseball and just took 2/3 from the Billionaire Dodgers - the actual Billionaire Dodgers, not just what Senderoff sees in his nightmares. System, culture, and coaching are the most important components. Always have been, always will be.

Depends on who the coach is.

Interesting. I don't know if I'd blame that guy for spreading the rumor. I don't think he's the one that started it cause I heard the same thing from a couple other people (except the Europe part).

I think the only way I could see that mattering is if they have an opinion on how Groce was treated by Nemer/the admin at the end, but they were probably going to follow Groce anyways.

Not sure where Nemer was or if this has any effect on the players, but I also heard that he was not at the QF/SF games. Have not confirmed that, nor do I know exactly what effect it has had. Interesting that Ford seems so excited about the job and donations are allegedly hot despite a potential rift in alignment.

The direct University fund.

The issue is nobody is going to do a damn thing until they can figure out how to not limit their financial gain with the much needed structure.

The admin needs to make sure they stay out of Wentz's way. Embrace what he wants to do because it obviously yields results.

Wouldn't mind him.

I like that he left the door open to return to Akron. The system is broken with the Wild West, lawless Portal environment right now, but I don't fault the players for capitalizing on the $$$ out there right now. What Eric is doing is the prudent thing to do. Here's to hoping he decides Akron is his best option, although I would not be surprised if he follows Groce.

Pretty crazy that all of the FTRC gear is as affordable if not more affordable than most Akron gear and is typically better quality. Plus, the Fear the Roo logo has always been a favorite of mine.

They were $30 + shipping. Didn't someone say they had over 1000 orders? That's $12k+ based on your cost-per-hat number. Not too shabby.

Bummed about that. He was a disaster for them.

Don't fully disagree but Perry is very talented. Showed a lot of promise. I do wonder if he could be a target of ours. Same high school as Nate Johnson.

Big blow for Miami OH. Elmer and the Euro are the only key pieces left.

Another one from OU.

Wonder if this could be a Portal target. Played for Dustin's brother, looks like he plays defense AND can shoot.

Now he can get with an organization that gifts a crap about him.

The irony I was referencing had to do with the increased NIL pool and their AD saying right after the press conference that they don't want anyone who is after the NIL money.

Charleston wasn't open at the beginning of this. He was allegedly offered the USF job. Wouldn't surprise me if he got word that Mack was their backup plan, let them go in that direction unless they met an absurd asking price, and went Charleston.

Ironic since the CofC AD gave a fiery interview after the press conference and said that anybody who is chasing rhe money isn't welcome at CofC. There were reports that Utah and I believe NC State also gave John a call. Not sure how serious they were but there was interest. Fact of the matter is, John wanted Charleston. Their AD stating they didn't interview anyone else proves he knew John was a guarantee. Outside of discussing the alignment of our own administration, his decision isn't worth dissecting/wasting time on.