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@SabreHorn Thoughts Sabre? The 365 rule might work in this case. Oklahoma State football: Mike Gundy says 'contractual scholarships' could solve NCAA transfer portal issues

 

More than four years since its implementation, the NCAA transfer portal still gives Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy pause. Gundy, who enters his 19th season at the helm in Stillwater, made it clear with reporters earlier in the week there's still a Wild West-like element with the portal that he's not fond of, and the emergence of name, image and likeness (NIL) isn't making problems any easier to solve. Gundy, in his spiel, made particular note of the challenges the portal brings with roster management, noting the desire for "contractual scholarships" to curb those issues.

"Well, you got several issues there," Gundy told reporters when asked about potential portal modifications. "One, you have federal lawmakers making decision, not the NCAA, and you know as well as I do — well I don’t know if you do, I read a lot of politics, but lobbyists and things happen for a reason. And that's just the way it is. You're not going to control them. They're going to control you. And until we get contractual scholarships in high school recruiting the portal is never going to settle down. For example, young men should be able to sign a one-, two-, three- or four-year scholarship. That's their choice. Whatever they sign, that's what they're committed to. That's what we're going to now. That's the only way that we are going to have a chance to manage rosters. So, let's just say that at the end of this year I've got 19 guys whose contracts are up. They may be a senior or a freshman. So, if you're a five-star guy, like you're a heavily recruited guy, you might just sign a one-year deal and then say, ‘Well, I'm good enough to sign another one-year deal, or I can leave if I want.'

"So, until they do that, we don't really know who's in and out for that upcoming year. So, it's hard for us to balance our numbers. So, I've suggested (modifications) . I don't know if anybody's listened or cares, but high school kids ought to have an opportunity. So, you want a four-year deal? Sign a four-year deal, but you're bound to that four-year contract unless your head coach says he'll sign off and let you go. And then that puts more pressure on the head coach, but at least it gives a young man a chance to leave if he comes in and says, ‘Coach, I'm not good enough to play here. I want to go to this school.’ I sign off and let him go. Or whatever reason. But that's the only way they're gonna be able to manage numbers in my opinion. That would slow the portal down."

 

I like Gundy...have since "I'm 40!" Not only is he a good coach, he's a very intelligent man (hard saying that about someone from the Land-theives' State, but it's true). At least for the time being I'll defer to his wisdom & experience on the matter.

 

Who is Mikey Williams and who are those CU guys??

 

and the Cavinder twins

 

Gotta like the LSU gymnast getting over 3 mil

 

A little Orakpo for your Friday

 

LC in many regards that’s kind of a sad statistic.

 

It’s interesting how Bronny and Arch are the top two. Might be the top two athletes in terms of lack of need too. Then you got S. Sanders.

A bit of irony about how the world works and people’s perception of it.

 

Someone from the Terry thread musta wrote this…

 

I have no problem with spending more. Big programs SHOULD spend more because the upside is bigger. screw it. Let's be first.

 

So what did they get for the money? To me, a 1-10 ranking doesn't tell the whole story. I put a table together that shows how the total points for the rankings and total number of "stars" matches against the money spent. That story shows that LSU and osu are very efficient. They get a lot from the low amount spent. Then, there is a middle group that spends $6K-$8K per point. And then you have the group that spends way more than they get. Spending for Miami and USC wasn't available to include.

 

Hmmmm...good breakdown, BL. However, I'm not sold on the star ranking system. Nevertheless, good info. Thanks.

 

Wasn't sure where to put this..

 

cnb
That fits here . The comments are amazing too especially from the ones who aren't lucky enough to live here.
Thank you.

 

Heard Bijan might end up in Detroit. I hope not.

 

Dan Campbell seem to actually have the Lions on the right path.

 

Yeah the Lions are definitely going to go defense with their early pick (especially if Anderson falls to that spot) so Bijan makes sense for their mid-round pick. It looks more and more like he's just not going to get to the 20s because too many teams are high on him. If Detroit doesn't take him, I bet Tampa does.

 

Goff or Mayfield. Hopefully, someone with a QB will select Bijan.

 

The Bills would be a great spot.

 

It is good and right to be the "Jones's "

 

5 is good for now, but if the $EC keeps Alabama in the West that means Texas would be 3rd best in the $EC West.