rentalman said:

The potential idea that I have heard bounced around on TV lately is starting the season earlier so that the season ends early enough to have the Portal Open after the Season with enough time for the players to choose a new school and enroll for the Spring Semester. That would require starting the Season in early August.

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They could just go back to 10 games- oh,wait- that might result in less money. The main problem is the ease of movement with no compensation for the school and no penalty for the athlete. That’s because there aren’t contracts. I’m not worried about lawsuits, since after all, a deal is a deal and both parties have to abide by it.

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The potential idea that I have heard bounced around on TV lately is starting the season earlier so that the season ends early enough to have the Portal Open after the Season with enough time for the players to choose a new school and enroll for the Spring Semester. That would require starting the Season in early August.

nccardfan said:

I agree that based on her skillset Berry should be getting more PT. But I also think she kind of goes off script to do her own thing. IMO, Walz is trying to find out what combination of players is the most productive on the court.

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Oh, I think all of the Fr and Sophs are still learning and growing. Overall, I think people expect instant success with new players. Often, newbies need time - they are all not Asia Durr. Cortnee Walton didn’t start to make a real impact until her Jr year (just one example). I think our young 4/5s will need time to develop. Guards tend to be more athletic and I think their game translates easier to college play.

In Jeff's PC yesterday he was asked about TE Mark Redmon. His biggest compliment he paid Redmon was he said that Redmon's blocking was a big part of the success in the running game. The TE's ability to block is important to Jeff. So Skinner better bulk up or he may not see much playing time next year either.

Rollem Cards said:

In an effort to expose the absurd by being absurd……

Why not get players (agents) to pay the SCHOOL for ALLOWING them the OPPORTUNITY to come and AUDITION for the NBA?

If the schools quit paying them, and they don’t come to school and play for free exposure …..how do they make the BIG money later? NBA will sign them I’m sure, but for MILLIONS less than if they had NCAA exposure. Their leverage would be gone.

In the end, the players need schools a LOT more than schools “need” them. Schools survived a hundred years (or more) before these mega millions TV deals. They will survive after.

And the players? Play for an education, or

There’s always truck driving school.

Absurd for sure. But…why not? 🤷🏻‍♂️

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I like it. Fight fire with fire to get it to burn itself out. Novel idea!

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I like his potential and his familiarity with the offense...now hit the weight room, bulk up some or change him to WR positiion and roll the dice.

A bird in hand is worth two in the bush sort of thing so to say..

I truly hope you are right CardFirst, if for no other reason than to preserve intercollegiate sports as we know it.

It looks like to me that Courts & Judges have jumped in front of the NCAA, rendering the schools ineffective in making the necessary changes. When the lawyers representing the student athletes filed the suit initially, the NCAA failed to aggressively mount an effective challenge, and could not make the case as to just how rewarding college scholarships, room and board were to those in school. It never argued how discriminating it would be to those teammates who would not be equally compensated to those playing a skill position. Losing that argument set the precedent that will be difficult to overcome.

After witnessing our own UL Legal Representation and the BoT performance over the last 15 years mishandling internal issues, I remain convinced the Universities and Colleges are woefully inadequate in terms of competing with those legal minds who are rewarded based on winning.

The TV captured a brief glimpse of just how dysfunctional Miami’s football team is, when it showed the two players exchanging blows on the sidelines and oblivious coaches doing nothing. Cristobal had an incredible array of talent on the roster, but underachieved. As long as Ward was on the field, it was possible that Miami could out score most opponents, but despite the exceptional athleticism, the staff could not figure out how to defend on that side.

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If the court rules that Hamilton was essentially a representative of the collective there will be all sorts of lawsuits involving coaches.

I agree that based on her skillset Berry should be getting more PT. But I also think she kind of goes off script to do her own thing. IMO, Walz is trying to find out what combination of players is the most productive on the court.

Cardiac Red said:

Regardless of why, he isn't getting many minutes, the question was why...and as you said,with a shortened bench not playing him is hurting us..

You're trying to argue it both ways..

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Not trying to argue anything. Just saying we have 5 guys averaging over 30 mins a game and through the course of the conference schedule, guys are either going to wear down or end up getting in foul trouble. With Ibe only average less than 4 mins a game we need Rooths to contribute more as we are thin in the front court. Hopefully, Traore gets back to game shape but until he does I think Rooths could be a big key as to how well we do in conference play.

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CardsFirst said:

Miami did not take Ward out early. Ward played just long enough to break a D1 record and opted out after half time. He didn’t want to play anymore.

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Like I said.

Let ME break a record, get MY name on the wall…..and screw everybody else.

Turd.

The only way I see this ending if the NCAA requires the portal to be restricted to only a period in the summer. And that is done collectively through contracts and all NCAA schools are required to have student athletes under contract. And in those contracts it should stipulate that the season will be played in whole and the season includes bowl games. Other than contract some kid will sue to get what they want. And if it’s not required by all NCAA schools it won’t work.

Rollem Cards said:

CUES won by 17 as a -18.5

Miami took Ward out early 3rd. Why play him at all? 🤷‍♂

But mostly sucked

NCST just got a HUGE referee phuk up in their favor to probably beat ECU. ECU got majorly reemed and had a go ahead TD taken away with about 2 minutes to go

I still hate the acc.

OMG….ECU just had an 86 yd TD run with 1:33 left. Should win.

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Miami did not take Ward out early. Ward played just long enough to break a D1 record and opted out after half time. He didn’t want to play anymore.