I guess recruits are done being subtle about NIL

[HuskyNan]

 

[cancontent]

Whether this is in relation to NIL or trying to imply that she "makes it rain", I don't know, but it's tacky either way. In my circles, most people associate that device with something else. Why Auburn would use it for a recruits photo shoot is beyond me.

 

[Basingstoke]

Whether this is in relation to NIL or trying to imply that she "makes it rain", I don't know, but it's tacky either way. In my circles, most people associate that device with something else. Why Auburn would use it for a recruits photo shoot is beyond me.

I have a feeling that opposing arenas will not forget the photo this season...

 

[cancontent]

I have a feeling that opposing arenas will not forget the photo this season...

Ugh. Considering she's a 2027 recruit, I would hope that this wouldn't be used as something for fans to use as trolling material.

 

[typhaon]

Ugh. Considering she's a 2027 recruit, I would hope that this wouldn't be used as something for fans to use as trolling material.

Not sure that matters. Life lessons can be learned at many ages. But, easily corrected by putting up a different picture and a message about how maybe the last one wasn't exactly the image she wanted to convey. Got caught up in the moment, etc..

If this is her/family's creation - that's crazy to me. If this is an Auburn basketball creation - also crazy to me, but I've seen some from other schools that have left me scratching my head, as in - "that's really the image the school wants to put out there?"

 

[cancontent]

Not sure that matters. Life lessons can be learned at many ages. But, easily corrected by putting up a different picture and a message about how maybe the last one wasn't exactly the image she wanted to convey. Got caught up in the moment, etc..

If this is her/family's creation - that's crazy to me. If this is an Auburn basketball creation - also crazy to me, but I've seen some from other schools that have left me scratching my head, as in - "that's really the image the school wants to put out there?"

I agree on your second paragraph, but not clear on your first one.

My response was in regards to another poster talking about the possibility of the pic being used in opposing arenas by fans this season. That's what has me going "ugh".

 

[typhaon]

I agree on your second paragraph, but not clear on your first one.

My response was in regards to another poster talking about the possibility of the pic being used in opposing arenas by fans this season. That's what has me going "ugh".

I thought you were implying her age (I assume she's 16 or 17) should shield her from criticism. I disagree on that. Of course, there are always those that take things too far. It's not that serious. But, I think she can and should prepare to hear about it from opposing fans in her coming high school games and probably online. They wouldn't be wrong for that and her age doesn't prevent her from learning a life lesson.

 

[oldhusky]

If a player promotes a "show me the money" mindset, they will encourage some schools to pursue them, and others to cross them off their list of players of interest. Similarly if schools want to promote they are willing to buy players, and make their school one that players interested mostly in the money are attracted to, they can do that too.

That doesn't mean they should, however, because putting the dollars front and center is IMO a bad look for both players and schools, and neither benefits in the long run with that kind of a reputation.

It is of course an important part of the mix now, but it can be pursued with a little more class, as part of the mix, not the main or only factor. Even the players for which NIL is hugely important, should look at not just 4 year earnings potential. How you develop as a team player, in a great program, with a huge following can affect your earnings potential after college. Career earnings and your 4 year take could wind up being quite different depending on where you go.

 

[cancontent]

I thought you were implying her age (I assume she's 16 or 17) should shield her from criticism. I disagree on that. Of course, there are always those that take things too far. It's not that serious. But, I think she can and should prepare to hear about it from opposing fans in her coming high school games and probably online. They wouldn't be wrong for that and her age doesn't prevent her from learning a life lesson.

No. I'm all for accountability for one's actions wherever it's humanly feasible.

 

[Vowelguy]

Similarly if schools want to promote they are willing to buy players, and make their school one that players interested mostly in the money are attracted to, they can do that too.

EVERY school is willing to buy players. Don’t fool yourself to think otherwise.

Or said differently, every school understands that it needs $$$ to get players.

Some schools (eg UConn) may be able to argue that they provide a large enthusiastic fan base that will get them attention for endorsements. Thereby mitigating some direct payments.

 

[TRest]

EVERY school is willing to buy players. Don’t fool yourself to think otherwise.

Or said differently, every school understands that it needs $$$ to get players.

Some schools (eg UConn) may be able to argue that they provide a large enthusiastic fan base that will get them attention for endorsements. Thereby mitigating some direct payments.

I guess I would argue you’re not getting national endorsements at Auburn over UConn.