01-08-2023, 08:20 AM
More insight into the J. Michael Strudivant situation.
Apparently, his personal trainer is acting as his agent, and started talks with other schools before he even entered the portal, which is suppose to be "illegal" per NCAA "rules."
This is why I DGAF and find no reason to be especially bothered by Michigan supposedly breaking NCAA rules. The NCAA effectively has unregulated year-to-year free agency for all athletes right now. Even worse, the money to acquire the talent isn't even coming form the schools. It's coming from outside donors who aren't suppose to be talking with the coaches about the players being acquired or the money they are getting. It's conceivable a college team coaching staff doesn't choose a single player on their team - so donors buy the roster - the way the market for college athletes has evolved.
I don't see how this is sustainable.
Apparently, his personal trainer is acting as his agent, and started talks with other schools before he even entered the portal, which is suppose to be "illegal" per NCAA "rules."
This is why I DGAF and find no reason to be especially bothered by Michigan supposedly breaking NCAA rules. The NCAA effectively has unregulated year-to-year free agency for all athletes right now. Even worse, the money to acquire the talent isn't even coming form the schools. It's coming from outside donors who aren't suppose to be talking with the coaches about the players being acquired or the money they are getting. It's conceivable a college team coaching staff doesn't choose a single player on their team - so donors buy the roster - the way the market for college athletes has evolved.
I don't see how this is sustainable.