Dillion and Kyle McCord leaving hugely successful programs. Why?

Guessing both are getting pushed out. I mean Cam award has st this point like 15 offers of a Million plus $$$
Hard to think OSU and IU aren't 2 of those schools who've offered him that $$

Waco1947 said:

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Dillion and Kyle McCord leaving hugely successful programs. Why?

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Maybe money? If I have someone on my roster already, I'm not likely to give them a raise to match what some desperate program is willing to pay them. It's generally works the same way with the traditional workforce in capitalistic economies, especially if they can be easily (for those programs) replaced.

McCord never seemed like the guy at Ohio St. he wasn't bad but he wasn't scaring anyone. Also Ohio st fabs out there don't love him.

I'm guessing OU is leaning towards their stud prospect Jackson Arnold for next year.

McCord wasn't that impressive and OSU has no problem with having or acquiring another 5 star QB. I'm guessing he was told he's not guaranteed the job next year.

Bc they both want to play at Baylor really bad

This sport has jumped the shark.

This has to be a frustrating time to be a HC. That said the portal makes sure they are earning their millions of dollars per year. It seems though it is getting to a point that football programs need actual staff to do the recruiting and handling portal issues.

Gabriel may want to follow Lebby. He's followed him at his last 2 schools.

Rg6 said:

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I'm guessing OU is leaning towards their stud prospect Jackson Arnold for next year.

McCord wasn't that impressive and OSU has no problem with having or acquiring another 5 star QB. I'm guessing he was told he's not guaranteed the job next year.

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The take on OU is accurate. Either Gabriel was gonna go or he was…. and the 5 star with three years of eligibility is gonna win out.

I'm not sure about these guys in particular, but a lot of college football players come from poor families and genuinely need money to send back home. College football has become a minor league. If you start viewing it like you do the NFL, everything makes more sense

No Quarterback said:

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I'm not sure about these guys in particular, but a lot of college football players come from poor families and genuinely need money to send back home. College football has become a minor league. If you start viewing it like you do the NFL, everything makes more sense

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It does...except the names on the front of the jerseys and being a fan. That part makes less sense.

Krieg said:

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No Quarterback said:

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I'm not sure about these guys in particular, but a lot of college football players come from poor families and genuinely need money to send back home. College football has become a minor league. If you start viewing it like you do the NFL, everything makes more sense

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It does...except the names on the front of the jerseys and being a fan. That part makes less sense.

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That's right. It's an awkward place to be as a fan. Never thought we would be in a place where we are sitting on the edge of our seats waiting for players to announce their recommitment through the school's NIL Twitter account

Rg6 said:

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I'm guessing OU is leaning towards their stud prospect Jackson Arnold for next year.

McCord wasn't that impressive and OSU has no problem with having or acquiring another 5 star QB. I'm guessing he was told he's not guaranteed the job next year.

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Arnold looked pretty bad in his one opportunity to play meaningful minutes. I'd be surprised if they put all their eggs in that basket.

Unless someone offers more money, Gabriel is headed to Miss St with Lebby.

McCord apparently wants $2 to 3 million.

Waco -- The college football of long ago is gone. Any QB, particuarly, with talent is likely to test the market and see if they can improve their current situation.

DanaDane said:

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Unless someone offers more money, Gabriel is headed to Miss St with Lebby.

McCord apparently wants $2 to 3 million.

Waco -- The college football of long ago is gone. Any QB, particuarly, with talent is likely to test the market and see if they can improve their current situation.

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Sort of like head football coaches.....and their assistants.....and their athletic directors.

Think about it....you're a college O-lineman who may or may not have any value as a pro. Somebody offers you $500k for your last year. You already have your degree from the college you signed with originally. Your current college is tapped out at $50k in their version of NIL.

You answer is...........????, heck yes.

......I probably shouldn't said "quarterback" and not O-lineman, but the premise is the same. $$$ talks.

Yep. I don't blame any of them. Very few are gonna make money in the NFL so get what you can get now and have a solid nest egg for starting your career out in whatever field.

We're never going to know everything that happens between Coach and player. Maybe it's the hope of a better fit or maybe it's NIL or maybe Oklahoma isn't that cool?
Heck, I recall a Big12 star quarterback getting the boot after winning the Big12 championship not that long ago.