[teejers1]

Are y'all claiming Stanford isn't joining the move to pro college sports, basing your position on what you think should happen, or what you think Stanford wants?

It's hard for me to imagine Stanford, with its ginormous athletic department, willing to walk away from the massive dollars football can generate to fund them. 

Has anyone heard or read directly from Stanford brass who the university feels about these matters?

No.  No inside skinny at all.  Just my gut take on how I think Stanford University will view disparately compensated athletes wearing the Cardinal uniform - i.e., not consistent with the mission of the university.  And yes, that's my personal take, certainly.

Last point: I agree with the poster (here or on the Rivals site) who noted that Silicon Valley is just oozing gobs of money, and Stanford alums or affiliates or even just sports fans could put together some "NIL program" that would compensate Stanford student-athletes competitively with those at "factory schools."  And you know what?  I would oppose that, too.

Guess it's a good thing I'm not the one making the sports-related decisions for the university . . .

[teejers1]

Are y'all claiming Stanford isn't joining the move to pro college sports, basing your position on what you think should happen, or what you think Stanford wants?

It's hard for me to imagine Stanford, with its ginormous athletic department, willing to walk away from the massive dollars football can generate to fund them. 

Has anyone heard or read directly from Stanford brass who the university feels about these matters?

No.  No inside skinny at all.  Just my gut take on how I think Stanford University will view disparately compensated athletes wearing the Cardinal uniform - i.e., not consistent with the mission of the university.  And yes, that's my personal take, certainly.

Last point: I agree with the poster (here or on the Rivals site) who noted that Silicon Valley is just oozing gobs of money, and Stanford alums or affiliates or even just sports fans could put together some "NIL program" that would compensate Stanford student-athletes competitively with those at "factory schools."  And you know what?  I would oppose that, too.

Guess it's a good thing I'm not the one making the sports-related decisions for the university . . .