Adidas announces a plan to offer NIL network, offering 50,000 student athletes deals for endorsements. Thoughts?
- How would this work? Many schools (including CU) have long term deals with Nike. Your telling me CU is still going to get Nike dollars with athletes wearing Adidas gear? Won't happen (40%, 47 Votes)
- I just like the idea of Nike being undercut a little in the sports marketing world. Perhaps it will cut down on the millions being pumped into the Oregon program, courtesy of the Ducks' competitors (36%, 42 Votes)
- I like the concept. This was what NIL was supposed to be about. Instead of paying coaches to wear shoes with brand names, the money should go to the student athletes generating the revenue (24%, 29 Votes)
Start Date: March 24, 2022 @ 4:37 pm
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Would you "subscribe" to a CU NIL Collective ($10 - $500/month) in exchange for autographs, apparel, meet-and-greets, etc.?
- Maybe. In a sense, it's not much different than contributing to the Buff Club or buying season tickets. I'd have to see what it would cost (and/or what I could get) before deciding to participate (43%, 88 Votes)
- No. I'm opposed to paying players, and I don't like the direction college football is heading. If this is the only way for CU to be competitive in college football in the 2020's, count me out (30%, 62 Votes)
- Yes! I understand that this is the way of the world going forward, and if it helps CU to retain current players and attract new ones, then I am in (get it done, Buff Club!) (27%, 55 Votes)
Start Date: March 23, 2022 @ 4:33 pm
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CU receives a commitment from a 6'7", 315-pound offensive tackle, Naquil Betrand. Thoughts?
- Betrand: "I am respectful when you are respectful to me. On the field, (I am) disrespectful. Show no mercy. I am a dog" - I like him for that quote alone (45%, 96 Votes)
- One Power Five offer, and not yet even rated by the services. I suppose he will be yet another three-star recruit with a weak offer sheet. Lather, rinse, repeat - CU coaches need to step up their game (28%, 59 Votes)
- Impressed. A high school player of that size who is nimble and has offers literally from coast-to-coast. Welcome to the Black-and-Gold, Mr. Betran! (27%, 56 Votes)
Start Date: March 22, 2022 @ 4:32 pm
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How would you rate your level of concern over the offensive line roster heading into spring camp?
- High. If, objectively, the results from last season show that CU had one of the worst offenses in the nation, there is a great deal of work to be done (61%, 135 Votes)
- Medium. Hopefully, there will be a new addition or two from the Transfer Portal, but there are some good building blocks here. I'm cautiously optimistic a strong unit will come together by fall (30%, 68 Votes)
- Low. The Buffs had a high school coach teaching their offensive line last year, and that issue has been resolved. Kyle DeVan is a solid coach, and he has a good group to work with - just watch! (9%, 20 Votes)
Start Date: March 21, 2022 @ 4:52 pm
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Which factoid about senior Brady Russell do you find the most interesting?
- That Russell is excited about the new offense under Mike Sanford, as there is a "rhyme and a reason" for everything the new offensive staff is doing (74%, 118 Votes)
- That when Russell got to CU, the tight ends had a pinkie high five, with the sign language "i" symbolizing the irrelevance of the tight end room (18%, 29 Votes)
- That Russell was a walk-on, yet was named the Offensive Scout team Player of the Year as a true freshman, showing his dedication to help the team (8%, 13 Votes)
Start Date: March 20, 2022 @ 4:44 pm
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Stuart:
I like the question about SS’s negative coverage. Personally, I think the see-saw coverage is mostly about “stirring the pot” and/or getting clicks. SS is this year’s draft soap opera–a love/hate fest For one negative story there is a more positive one. Some stories are just hit jobs (anonymous NFL assistant/exec), others just cover every minutia of his life. Yesterday, Kiper has him still going early.
SS is an intriguing draftee warranting discussion, however the extensive overall coverage on every detail for one QB prospect seems over the top. NFL teams have their draft boards, needs, and evaluations and they make decisions based upon that. I’ll be glad when SS and TH are picked today and the focus will be on our team.
The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!
‘SkoBuffs!! Drub the Nubs.
Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.
Did Coach Hagan just let the cat out of the bag regarding Colorado’s starting QB?
Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂