@hoosiers94 That'd be nice. He's gonna get a BAAAG! We think we overpaid on some guys, I shudder to think what Kentucky is offering him, right now.
@hoosiers94 That'd be nice. He's gonna get a BAAAG! We think we overpaid on some guys, I shudder to think what Kentucky is offering him, right now.
I just hope Louisville doesn't get him. They've loaded up .. they add him and they have to be on the short list for a title run.
@hoosiers94 No clue what's real, but I saw an X post reporting 8 million is a possibility for a total package.
And I agree... putting him with Bidunga at LVille, wouldn't be ideal for everyone else.
Kentucky will set a very, very high number, I'm sure. If Louisville still has money to land him... crazy to think how expensive their roster would be. Kelsey better do something special with it.
Has been reported the Louisville athletic program projects a $30 million recurring annual deficit. The Louisville president, Gerry Bradley and the board of trustees stated operating funds will no longer be used of offset athletic department deficits.
Wonder what kind of revenue source Kelsey obtained to go after a player like Momcilovic.
Collegiate players should be paid but somebody or something must put a degree of sanity into the process.
@bigmike At some point it'll stop making sense, to everyone, not just us...most importantly to the ones writing the checks. Not sure when or how that happens, and there's enough money in the college sports world, that I don't think we've even come close to seeing the ceiling on all this. But there will be a limit, at some point.
A couple of things need to happen, in my opinion.
1. These Rev Share and NIL monies need to have contracts tied to them.
2. NCAA needs to include some common sense transfer rules again, along with their 5 for 5 rule.
@bigmike At some point it'll stop making sense, to everyone, not just us...most importantly to the ones writing the checks. Not sure when or how that happens, and there's enough money in the college sports world, that I don't think we've even come close to seeing the ceiling on all this. But there will be a limit, at some point.
A couple of things need to happen, in my opinion.
1. These Rev Share and NIL monies need to have contracts tied to them.
2. NCAA needs to include some common sense transfer rules again, along with their 5 for 5 rule
what completely gets lost in all of this is the term "student athlete" it's very confusing I personally don't care about them even attending classes but it does create confusion as to what they are to the University at this point And the fact that Mendoza never went to a class in person Just seems weird to me is what it is and it's not going back to what it was it's just bizarre to me
@hoosiers94 I'm one of those weird outliers. I don't like what has become of the collegiate game in regards to the extinction of the student athlete. There was a time when academics meant something as part of the student-athlete experience. Not all that long ago, a player that performed poorly in high school academics would they go on to a two year or a four year school that would accept them. Today if someone has super athletic ability they can get into any school in the country. Foreign players can get accepted into the leading universities despite academic background as long as they can play.
Fernando Mendoza exhibited the characteristics of a student athlete. In 3 years he received his BBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California. At Indiana, he was taking on-line courses for an MBA. Per his LinkedIn page, Fernando plans to complete the degree December 2026. Whether Fernando completes the MBA is something I don't know but seeing what he has accomplished during his young life, I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually earns that MBA.
@hoosiers94 I'm one of those weird outliers. I don't like what has become of the collegiate game in regards to the extinction of the student athlete. There was a time when academics meant something as part of the student-athlete experience. Not all that long ago, a player that performed poorly in high school academics would they go on to a two year or a four year school that would accept them. Today if someone has super athletic ability they can get into any school in the country. Foreign players can get accepted into the leading universities despite academic background as long as they can play.
Fernando Mendoza exhibited the characteristics of a student athlete. In 3 years he received his BBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California. At Indiana, he was taking on-line courses for an MBA. Per his LinkedIn page, Fernando plans to complete the degree December 2026. Whether Fernando completes the MBA is something I don't know but seeing what he has accomplished during his young life, I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually earns that MBA.
Im not questioning Fernando's accomplishments nor his participation in classes etc. I just think it's weird that all his classes were online while he lived in Bloomington and played football. It's just not even close to the collegiate experience we all have been a part of.. yes all athletes were in a different world compared to most of us. I had Cheaney in 2 classes his Senior year. He went 4 times. The first day and the day of each exam. That's it. So I know it's always been different for them. But did Mendoza or others even meet a professor in person , another student in their class or even walk through campus. It's just seems weird. That's all.. not judging is what it is.
@hoosiers94 I've posted a lot about this in the past. All involved are wasting such an incredible opportunity for these kids to utilize all these world class resources, at these universities. The vast majority of these kids will never make money off playing sports after their time in college, so those kids are literally wasting free resources to position themselves better for life after college. The small group of elite level athletes, that are truly just there until they're ready to make the jump to professional sports... those athletes are like walking economies of their own. Why wouldn't everyone, NCAA, the schools, agents, the families, the athletes themselves, want to maximize their time in college in every way possible? So many classes, professors, etc... that could help them... Finance, Marketing, Public Speaking, Nutrition, Leadership... Jordan and LeBron aren't billionaires from their playing contracts. Those guys probably aren't great examples of athletes that used college resources well, obviously LeBron didn't go at all... but their ultra wealthy now from things other than their playing abilities. Those things are generally things that colleges can help build and improve.
Anyway... agree with you... Its a weird dynamic to have guys enrolled at universities, that really don't have to do anything classwork wise.
Sorry, but this is pretty close to being an 'old man yelling at clouds' post. Education modalities have changed. People all over the world, at all levels of education now take online courses and benefit greatly from them. Kelley has the #1 online MBA in the world, five-years running. People LEARN in these online classes. Is it different? Yes, 100%. Does it align better with today's college generation and the way they've grown up than what you and I experienced (I don't know your age, but you're not Gen A)? I'd say it absolutely does, though maybe not for everyone. It's just different. Different doesn't mean worse. The suggestion that because a lot more classes are online now means they aren't beneficial is just wrong.@hoosiers94 I've posted a lot about this in the past. All involved are wasting such an incredible opportunity for these kids to utilize all these world class resources, at these universities. The vast majority of these kids will never make money off playing sports after their time in college, so those kids are literally wasting free resources to position themselves better for life after college. The small group of elite level athletes, that are truly just there until they're ready to make the jump to professional sports... those athletes are like walking economies of their own. Why wouldn't everyone, NCAA, the schools, agents, the families, the athletes themselves, want to maximize their time in college in every way possible? So many classes, professors, etc... that could help them... Finance, Marketing, Public Speaking, Nutrition, Leadership... Jordan and LeBron aren't billionaires from their playing contracts. Those guys probably aren't great examples of athletes that used college resources well, obviously LeBron didn't go at all... but their ultra wealthy now from things other than their playing abilities. Those things are generally things that colleges can help build and improve.
Anyway... agree with you... Its a weird dynamic to have guys enrolled at universities, that really don't have to do anything classwork wise.
@iunorth Your post talking about the school days with Cal Cheaney triggered an earlier time when my wife to be and I were going to IU. One morning I see her walking up 3rd Street with a disgusted upset look on her face. Before I can utter a word she blurts out, I got absolutely nothing out of that class. Got in 5 minutes late and had to sit in the only available seat right behind Kent Benson. That guy without a doubt has the biggest head in the world. Couldn't see anything the math professor wrote on the board.
Me being the sensitive guy that I am had a good laugh.
Your post nailed the reality and commonsense approach that should be taken. Personally, I am somewhat disgusted with the university leadership that has failed in large part dealing with the collegiate athletes. The presidents, deans, and faculty may well be powerless with the NCAA but they have a responsibility to help make a positive impact on students which includes the student-athlete.@hoosiers94 I've posted a lot about this in the past. All involved are wasting such an incredible opportunity for these kids to utilize all these world class resources, at these universities. The vast majority of these kids will never make money off playing sports after their time in college, so those kids are literally wasting free resources to position themselves better for life after college. The small group of elite level athletes, that are truly just there until they're ready to make the jump to professional sports... those athletes are like walking economies of their own. Why wouldn't everyone, NCAA, the schools, agents, the families, the athletes themselves, want to maximize their time in college in every way possible? So many classes, professors, etc... that could help them... Finance, Marketing, Public Speaking, Nutrition, Leadership... Jordan and LeBron aren't billionaires from their playing contracts. Those guys probably aren't great examples of athletes that used college resources well, obviously LeBron didn't go at all... but their ultra wealthy now from things other than their playing abilities. Those things are generally things that colleges can help build and improve.
Anyway... agree with you... Its a weird dynamic to have guys enrolled at universities, that really don't have to do anything classwork wise.
Sorry, but this is pretty close to being an 'old man yelling at clouds' post. Education modalities have changed. People all over the world, at all levels of education now take online courses and benefit greatly from them. Kelley has the #1 online MBA in the world, five-years running. People LEARN in these online classes. Is it different? Yes, 100%. Does it align better with today's college generation and the way they've grown up than what you and I experienced (I don't know your age, but you're not Gen A)? I'd say it absolutely does, though maybe not for everyone. It's just different. Different doesn't mean worse. The suggestion that because a lot more classes are online now means they aren't beneficial is just wrong.@hoosiers94 I've posted a lot about this in the past. All involved are wasting such an incredible opportunity for these kids to utilize all these world class resources, at these universities. The vast majority of these kids will never make money off playing sports after their time in college, so those kids are literally wasting free resources to position themselves better for life after college. The small group of elite level athletes, that are truly just there until they're ready to make the jump to professional sports... those athletes are like walking economies of their own. Why wouldn't everyone, NCAA, the schools, agents, the families, the athletes themselves, want to maximize their time in college in every way possible? So many classes, professors, etc... that could help them... Finance, Marketing, Public Speaking, Nutrition, Leadership... Jordan and LeBron aren't billionaires from their playing contracts. Those guys probably aren't great examples of athletes that used college resources well, obviously LeBron didn't go at all... but their ultra wealthy now from things other than their playing abilities. Those things are generally things that colleges can help build and improve.
Anyway... agree with you... Its a weird dynamic to have guys enrolled at universities, that really don't have to do anything classwork wise.
typical you ... I said nothing of it being wrong. I said it was weird. I said it is what it is. I said I didn't like it. But I didn't say it was wrong.