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Message: [QUOTE="uconndogs, post: 4638861, member: 57"] This was entirely predictable with the transfer portal and NIL. I don't begrudge these kids moving to places where they have a chance to get on the field and making some money. I think it could have been done in a much more controlled manner with the best interest of all the athletes in mind. But, that horse left the barn a long time ago once the money involved got to the level it is now. I would argue that many 18-20 year-old kids are not prepared for this. A lot will run to the portal the first time they are challenged for playing time. As for NIL, those that will command significant money will have the sharks after them and if they don't have good support systems we all know what can happen. The leaders of college athletics have nobody to blame but themselves for this. It became ALL about winning at ANY cost. This is not in the best interest of many of the athletes. Doesn't matter now, we are where we are........ [/QUOTE]