This is actually directed by the state of Ohio. They try to help balance the budget for the in-state MAC schools with a right of first refusal at a healthy rate. UC and CSU have never had enough sense to figure it out.
Yes, exactly. They get at least half back at the gate with those guys. Nevada probably got the full amount back. With Davis especially post band-uh you get nothing.
Davis isn’t that appealing from a payout standpoint because the team is good and the fans do not travel. The playoff caliber programs that get big payouts also sell tickets (Montanas, Dakotas).
Montana is overrated. Weber has taken a step back as a program. PSU is terrible. Idaho looks pretty average. Poly has major roster deficiencies. Not sure what to expect out of NAU and ISU.
Posted this in the other thread but I actually think your initial spring assessment was correct and Clee is the guy. Remember he came from a run first system at Portland Jesuit. First half was ugly but they were backed up and the defense and special teams were no help. There will be some growing pains and he doesn’t have the wheels to be the third down escape artist that Pinnick was but the tools are impressive. As a thrower he looks like a stronger more athletic Denham. Big time arm talent.
Having the benefit of replay I think your spring qb evaluation is going to wind up correct. I was skeptical that a freshman coming from a run first hs offense would be able to operate at a high level out the gate but that second half was extremely impressive and the ball really jumps out of his hand. Also think Eddie K and this version of Gbatu are more dangerous down the field than the crew from last season.