Longhorn News/Discussion (Non-Recruiting)

[Rotty22]

I agree with everything you wrote except:
"Now, the issue is football players are clearly being reimbursed via endorsements at values way above market value..." I understand what you meant. Most of us gasped at what was alleged by Tech. However, market value is based on what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are willing to accept. As long as Tech offers what was alleged (post up above) and what Michigan offered (8 figures), that will drive market value. That in itself defines market value. [Personally I wouldn't pay that much even I had Elon Musk's money ]

As I posted before: Those poor college athletes being taken advantage of is a shame (sarcasm).

Yep. Pay for play is at play in college football these days. It's lovely. It's done in politics, Musk. Capitalism at it's finest.

 

[Rotty22]

 

[63_Texas_1]

Yep. Pay for play is at play in college football these days. It's lovely. It's done in politics, Musk. Capitalism at it's finest.

I was attempting humor when I mentioned Elon Musk. I didn't intend to imply any politics nor for this thread to detour into a political swipe. Had I known it would have lead to a political swipe, I would have selected another name to make a point that I wouldn't pay that much for a high school player. I suggest any more references about politics be posted on the political page.

 

[DMAC]

Ouch
"Texas going to the chip if they start Arch Manning, if they dont....Oregon."

 

[Rotty22]

I was attempting humor when I mentioned Elon Musk. I didn't intend to imply any politics nor for this thread to detour into a political swipe. Had I known it would have lead to a political swipe, I would have selected another name to make a point that I wouldn't pay that much for a high school player. I suggest any more references about politics be posted on the political page.

You may have been attempting humor but there is a lot of truth in "Pay for Play" in college football. It's a beautiful thing.

 

[dssl]

Good news on Cam Williams injury!!!

Knee injury sustained by Texas RT Cam Williams is ‘not as serious as we thought’

The MRI that Williams underwent on Saturday was precautionary.

www.burntorangenation.com

 

[General Hooker]

Good news on Cam Williams injury!!!

Knee injury sustained by Texas RT Cam Williams is ‘not as serious as we thought’

The MRI that Williams underwent on Saturday was precautionary.

www.burntorangenation.com

Cam was playing maybe his best game of the year before the injury. Hopefully he is able to pick up where he left off when he comes back.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

You may have been attempting humor but there is a lot of truth in "Pay for Play" in college football. It's a beautiful thing.

I fail to see the beauty. Instead, I smell the stench of death.

College football is supposed to be the proving ground for the NFL. You do well in college football, you'll make millions in the NFL.

These kids come straight out of high school, having proved jack shit, and get handed cash and benefits which reward them almost totally on potential.

It's all about the money. And that's really sad. Because it used to be about so much more.

 

[dssl]

FWIW, After the loss to TX, Clemson should still be ranked, making them the only currently ranked team TX has beaten this year. This obviously doesn't matter, but it's an interesting fact.

 

[dssl]

Steve Sarkisian Media Availability

Dec. 23, 2024 I Hear from Head Coach Steve Sarkisian from opening week Peach Bowl media availability

watch.longhornnetwork.com

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[Baron]

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Damn, you probably need a shower after diving into that mess.

 

[lshorn79]

Nice article about Michael Taaffe.

From walk-on to CFP standout, Michael Taaffe has keyed Texas' turnaround on defense

Walk-ons could become a thing of the past, but the Longhorns might not be in the playoff without theirs.

www.espn.com

 

[Baron]

 

[shotime73]

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Anyone got popcorn and a soda after reading this????

 

[tejasrulz]

Well deserved for this young man!

 

[tejasrulz]

I was attempting humor when I mentioned Elon Musk. I didn't intend to imply any politics nor for this thread to detour into a political swipe. Had I known it would have lead to a political swipe, I would have selected another name to make a point that I wouldn't pay that much for a high school player. I suggest any more references about politics be posted on the political page.

You did nothing wrong sir.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Yep. Pay for play is at play in college football these days. It's lovely. It's done in politics, Musk. Capitalism at it's finest.

Thats funny. I've never heard of Musk paying amateurs.

I would encourage you to NOT bring politics to this board. It's simply not necessary.

 

[Kmed]

Ha! Ou sucks!!!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I have a friend in the media who covers the Razorbacks. He sent this link to me, asking me if this was true. He has doubts.

I swear I never once even heard this kid's name associated with Texas. Anybody know different?

https://www.bestofarkansassports.co...rns-down-nil-offer-texas-football-coach-says/