So if the college football players at the Top 50-75 programs

So if the college football players at the Top 50-75 programs
by Irishdog80 (2023-03-24 15:28:09)

In reply to: Sounds like the free market to me. posted by smithwick

get 40-50% of the revenue, what happens to the funding for all other "loss leader sports that have previously received funding from the varying success of the football program?

In order to compete with the other programs, the ND "four year commitment" would have to be gone. Add in the issues ND has with transfers admissions and the Fighting Irish would suffer against their soon to be former peers in college football.

I agree that players should be able to be free agents.

And be careful what you wish for applies to bidding wars for college athletes. The result would be a dwindling supply of viable opponents...no one wants to watch a team of superstars play an objectively bad team. If it happens, the 50-75 will become 25-35 viable programs that mirrors the NFL. I also doubt that most college administrations would agree to 40% revenue sharing so there is that issue too.

Replies:

I'm sorry to hear about those loss leader sports - jt 2023-03-24 17:16:55
If the Univeristy values these items why can they fund them? - wpkirish 2023-03-24 16:36:24
- The answer, run correctly, is NIL. At most programs, - Irishdog80 2023-03-24 17:31:39
  - the answer is most certainly not NIL - jt 2023-03-24 17:45:35
    - We essentially agree. NIL is a tough nut to crack but is a - Irishdog80 2023-03-24 19:20:32
  - I think a football player avg wage of $407,000 is fair & - MrE 2023-03-24 17:34:35
    - Are you also aware NFL Practice Squad guys earn on average - Irishdog80 2023-03-24 20:44:50
      - my number is light as it only gives players 40% of revenue - MrE 2023-03-24 22:36:23
        I truly thought you were just kidding around. What sort - Irishdog80 2023-03-25 12:29:39
        other industries: MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL * - MrE 2023-03-25 14:58:22
        18 yr old adults? CFB = $6B industry (the top 60 teams). - MrE 2023-03-25 14:39:56
        The most sensible step is to have the NCAA lift it's 3 year - Irishdog80 2023-03-26 00:49:47
        step 1: re-distribute the wealth to the players. But I - MrE 2023-03-26 10:52:14
    - For who? The NFL rookie minimum is $750,000 and you - Irishdog80 2023-03-24 19:23:43
      - sure it is. 50/50 rev share just like NHL, MLB, NFL, MLB - MrE 2023-03-24 22:39:01
        What should D2, D3 & NAIA football programs pay players? * - Irishdog80 2023-03-25 12:37:04
        50% of revenues, or maintain status quo. or...who cares? - MrE 2023-03-25 14:59:44
        Revenues vary by program. A 50/50 split for some would put - Irishdog80 2023-03-25 12:35:39