Only a handful of fans—maybe three—are voicing concerns about this decision on X. I think that speaks volumes.

There’s a significant amount of money going out. Can someone help clarify where the incoming revenue is expected to come from?

“… free marketing.”

Trust me, they are paying through the nose for all the “free” marketing.

Will Sacramento State have to pay the $1 million exit fee to the Big Sky Conference?

I read your post too fast, and given the new landscape, I read that as "bought a ton of transfer the year before."

I’m not a betting man, but I think you might have something here!

The exit fee for the Big Sky Conference is $1 million, while the entrance fee for FBS is $5 million. They have also begun some stadium renovations for basic upgrades, such as bathrooms and concessions, nothing fancy, which cost around $5 million. Additionally, I estimate that they’ve invested about $2-3 million into NIL. This totals approximately $15 million. That’s a significant amount, so they will NEED to generate a lot of revenue to justify these expenses.

Wow! What a recruiting class!

Right back at ya! :100:

It seems we hold differing perspectives #GoAgs

Let’s totally copy Peloton’s pandemic playbook—aka the SACST strategy: build fancy stuff, hire big names, and act like you’re winning… before actually winning. Bet on endless demand, scaled like crazy, and end up with a trophy case full of debt, PR fumbles, and a leadership team calling audibles. Moral of the story: don’t build a dynasty on vibes alone.

8-4 would be a disaster not a disappointment, as would 9-3 or 10-2

Check my post from about 10 hours ago. I mentioned the same thing, and it’s quite mind-boggling.

I see a challenge in asking a player who received, for example, $100,000, to give up some of that money to pay for school if scholarships are not available. Unfortunately, that request is unlikely to be well received.

Additionally, it's crucial for these athletes to work with a knowledgeable tax advisor to help navigate their taxes. NIL earnings are typically reported on a 1099-NEC form, which means athletes must pay regular income taxes and a 15.3% self-employment tax.
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