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Author:  good dolphin [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Jackson State Signs Top Football Recruit
I'm not sure I agree with the national opinion that this shifts the college football paradigm. The kid is a CB and sees the opportunity to be coached by arguably the greatest cover cornerback of all time. Also, Deion is flamboyant, draws a crowd and has connections throughout the NFL, so if he plays well, he is still going to be seen. This isn't going to be true of many other HBCU.

Anyway, I do think the possibility of a mass movement of AA athletes to HBCU schools would be an interesting development. One player in basketball would really be able to make much more of an impact than football. We'll see how this plays out.

Sentiment can only carry you so far. It's tough to pass up the absolute luxury these biggest programs are offering. There is a punter at Oklahoma who vlogs regularly about his day. The dorms are nothing like regular dorms with big, single rooms around a suite and each room having its own bathroom. The athletic facilities are like a playland. Good food whenever you get hungry. Free, first run athletic gear. Those programs also offer post grad opportunities beyond football if you play your cards right.

However, if the choice is between somewhere like a Sun Belt school and HBCU, I can see making the switch.
Author:  This Ends in Antioch [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Jackson State Signs Top Football Recruit
I think you’re burying the lede that the kid got a 7-figure NIL deal from Barstool for making the switch.

…and that Deion does some work for Barstool.
Author:  good dolphin [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:15 am ]
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This Ends in Antioch wrote:
I think you’re burying the lede that the kid got a 7-figure NIL deal from Barstool for making the switch.

…and that Deion does some work for Barstool.


I think that will end up being an unwise investment or at least a loss leader. They will have to invest a tremendous amount of hype into him just to make him semi recognized by big football fans and ultimately a CB doesn't bring in all that much interest. If he's good, they won't throw at him.

Obviously Barstool must be flush with cash.
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:36 am ]
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Did you see his commitment video?

He put Cliff Alexander to shame. He put on one hat then took it off and threw it off to the side on the floor. Then another. And finally put on the JSU hat.
Author:  KDdidit [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:39 am ]
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Perfect move for Deion. He'll get the FSU coach fired, get that job, and the kid will enter the transfer portal and join him.
Author:  This Ends in Antioch [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:41 am ]
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good dolphin wrote:
This Ends in Antioch wrote:
I think you’re burying the lede that the kid got a 7-figure NIL deal from Barstool for making the switch.

…and that Deion does some work for Barstool.


I think that will end up being an unwise investment or at least a loss leader. They will have to invest a tremendous amount of hype into him just to make him semi recognized by big football fans and ultimately a CB doesn't bring in all that much interest. If he's good, they won't throw at him.

Obviously Barstool must be flush with cash.

It’s very weird to me, which is not to say it’s wrong, but it’s just so unfamiliar I don’t know what to make of it.

It would make some sense if it’s a form of compensation for Deion. They’ll push the kid onto their various properties but I don’t know what that really gets anybody, aside from Jackson St. getting more exposure.

That it’s all backed by gaming company money makes it all stranger.
Author:  good dolphin [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:50 am ]
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This Ends in Antioch wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
This Ends in Antioch wrote:
I think you’re burying the lede that the kid got a 7-figure NIL deal from Barstool for making the switch.

…and that Deion does some work for Barstool.


I think that will end up being an unwise investment or at least a loss leader. They will have to invest a tremendous amount of hype into him just to make him semi recognized by big football fans and ultimately a CB doesn't bring in all that much interest. If he's good, they won't throw at him.

Obviously Barstool must be flush with cash.

It’s very weird to me, which is not to say it’s wrong, but it’s just so unfamiliar I don’t know what to make of it.

It would make some sense if it’s a form of compensation for Deion. They’ll push the kid onto their various properties but I don’t know what that really gets anybody, aside from Jackson St. getting more exposure.

That it’s all backed by gaming company money makes it all stranger.


NIL was always going to result in some uncomfortable bedfellows.
Author:  RFDC [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 12:20 pm ]
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KDdidit wrote:
Perfect move for Deion. He'll get the FSU coach fired, get that job, and the kid will enter the transfer portal and join him.

Yeah that seems pretty likely.

I have a hard time seeing Deion as a head coach.
Author:  Regular Reader [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:25 pm ]
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I heard that at year end JSU was close to selling out a 60k stadium and had most games televised to boot. And Deion was on this morning denying any knowledge of a $1.5MM deal.

Not that I believe him.
Author:  Zippy-The-Pinhead [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 5:07 pm ]
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KDdidit wrote:
Perfect move for Deion. He'll get the FSU coach fired, get that job, and the kid will enter the transfer portal and join him.

Yep...and the paradigm shift will quickly be forgotten.
Author:  Warren Newson [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:15 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote:

Anyway, I do think the possibility of a mass movement of AA athletes to HBCU schools would be an interesting development. One player in basketball would really be able to make much more of an impact than football. We'll see how this plays out.



I'm surprised we haven't seen it in basketball. You would think one kid, somewhere, would want to give it a shot. It would generate a lot of attention and he would have a higher profile than just another blue chip recruit at Duke, UNC, Kansas, etc.
Author:  conns7901 [ Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:44 pm ]
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Warren Newson wrote:
good dolphin wrote:

Anyway, I do think the possibility of a mass movement of AA athletes to HBCU schools would be an interesting development. One player in basketball would really be able to make much more of an impact than football. We'll see how this plays out.



I'm surprised we haven't seen it in basketball. You would think one kid, somewhere, would want to give it a shot. It would generate a lot of attention and he would have a higher profile than just another blue chip recruit at Duke, UNC, Kansas, etc.


We did last year with Makur Maker. His season was a complete disaster at Howard and is now playing in Australia.
Author:  Regular Reader [ Fri Dec 17, 2021 2:02 pm ]
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conns7901 wrote:
Warren Newson wrote:
good dolphin wrote:

Anyway, I do think the possibility of a mass movement of AA athletes to HBCU schools would be an interesting development. One player in basketball would really be able to make much more of an impact than football. We'll see how this plays out.



I'm surprised we haven't seen it in basketball. You would think one kid, somewhere, would want to give it a shot. It would generate a lot of attention and he would have a higher profile than just another blue chip recruit at Duke, UNC, Kansas, etc.


We did last year with Makur Maker. His season was a complete disaster at Howard and is now playing in Australia.

I was watching some of the Howard Georgetown game and wondered about him.
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