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Message: [QUOTE="nelsonmuntz, post: 4014687, member: 833"] One of the aspects of the NIL which I am struggling to figure out is its impact on which programs can be successful. I think schools that have historically cheated, like the SEC and Big 12, are going to lose a big advantage because now EVERYONE can pay their players. If you are a top hoop recruit, do you think you can get more NIL money in Manhattan, Kansas or Chicago or Milwaukee, or Storrs? If you are a top football recruit, do you want to go to one of the two Alabama schools, or the primary state school that has a bigger alumni base and business presence? Connecticut's GDP is $287 billion. Alabama's is $228 billion. In a world where Auburn and Alabama are in a top conference with schools that are willing to do anything to win, Alabama and Auburn have a huge advantage. Going forward, who knows? Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd may end up making more money than anyone on the Alabama and Auburn football teams. I don't even know how to guess at the impact of NIL on college sports or conference alignments. I do know it is a game changer though. [/QUOTE]