I haven’t listened or read a lick about college football or this weeks matchups.
From 20,000 feet here is what I know.
X citing previous season results is irrelevant. Anyone who does is missing the narrative of CU
X there are 50 or so new players.
Colorado State is on the forefront of NIL recruiting. I suspect Deion Sanders himself was recruited with the knowledge CU was gonna whip and drive NIL money thus making it unlikely he was gonna get embarrassed on the recruiting front.
CSU has a partnership with Opendorse group licensing company and fans can now purchase apparel with current athlete names on it, which also used to be against NCAA rules.
Through Opendorse NIL opportunities can be as simple as paying a fee for an athlete to record a quick hello video or post on social media.
https://opendorse.com/coloradostate-rams
Let CU’s partnerships and business school focus on your income for you. Collectives insulate Colorado State from improper appearances when recruiting. Deion in your living room making his pitch - I’m sure Sanders team swept the room for recording devices.
NIL is reliant on local businesses, the fan base, the donors, the supporters to create opportunities for student-athletes,” Green and Gold Guard Executive Director John Weber said. “It’s something that the university is actually unable to do by NCAA regulations, so it’s something that has to come outside the university. We’re an independent company. We’re focused on making sure we fill that hole.”
This was a quick find.
Colorado lands All-Big 12 linebacker Josh Chandler-Semedo from transfer portal
From what I see he was up $177k with his deal but it’s always growing.
I imagine Deion prolly has assembled some of the best athletes money can buy on short notice.
I don’t know who is coaching and that would be key.
I can see perhaps taking the points if the line movement supports that. My gut tells me not to fade CU
This program is gonna get popped eventually. It’s the Wild West there.