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Justus Terry flip to USC only further validates Kirby Smart’s stance on NIL and recruiting
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Justus Terry flip to USC only further validates Kirby Smart’s stance on NIL and recruiting
ATHENS — After a day like Sunday on the recruiting trail, you can understand why Kirby Smart vented about the frustrations he has when it comes to recruiting, NIL and development.
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If a good offensive prospect wants to sign with USC I get it. Riley produces good offenses. On the other hand, his program is not very good at developing players on defense. Seems like a defensive player is saying, I'm willing to accept not being developed as well for a few more dollars.
"It’s fair to point out as well that you can have a competitive program with a strong development track record, as Georgia does. And if those players still elect to play elsewhere, there’s not exactly a whole lot that can be done."
I believe there are a couple of different possibilities that would explain this action. One is that these 17 year old guys are getting mislead by bad advisors or no advisors at all. This NIL money can be incredibly attractive to someone who hasn't ever had very much (this is a general statement because I am not aware of Mr. Terry or Mr. Gibson's financial situation). Anyone at this age making this kind of decision would benefit from a trusted advisor who can explain the long term benefits in an objective way.
The second possibility is that these young men are clever enough to use the "commitment flip" to sweeten the pot with the original program. There doesn't seem to be any rules that govern this action, so it is plausible that a "commit" could be completely bluffing with this "flip" in order to make the original/primary target (in this case UGA) come back to the negotiating table with a better NIL deal.
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the Terry flip stings a lot, and it's another reminder of how terribly hard it is to hold on to an early commitment. Best wishes to him.
I really don't get it. You have NIL money and you have development. We all know that UGA would do a far better job at development than USC can. That's just a fact. As for NIL money, just how much more can Terry get with USC than at UGA? It couldn't be that much more. Certainly not enough to outweigh the development factor. So there must be another element to Terry's decision (and to those other young men who flip). Maybe it's the excitement of being in Los Angeles versus Athens. Any ideas?
It's all about maturity.....player like Alexander, Lewis, Gibson and Terry are "Culture Killers".......Georgia's success is predicated on TEAM, personal commitment to elite development, personal commitment to placing your TEAM Mates/University above your on, and a personal commitment to WIN not only every game but every practice, and every off season.....I suspect the new NFL coaches hired to revitalize USC's D will meet much frustration as they attempt to mold and heard these Hollywood Hot Cats!
There will never be a "Me First" DGD and that's what wins Champioships!
The second possibility is that these young men are clever enough to use the "commitment flip" to sweeten the pot with the original program. There doesn't seem to be any rules that govern this action, so it is plausible that a "commit" could be completely bluffing with this "flip" in order to make the original/primary target (in this case UGA) come back to the negotiating table with a better NIL deal.
@GoodOlDawg I agree that this is a very good, albeit poor tactic that is probably in play .. is someone who does this of the character to play for Kirby
its interesting that when we are interviewing for a job, the company holds the value until the offer is in writing. Then we negotiate for more. BUT. The “range” is usually still there. With NIL. These 17 year olds appear to hold too much leverage. I would like to see NIL ranges for each star rating- with overlap to account for the various rating organizations.
Guys, I don't think there is one right answer to the question of why some of these guys flip as they do. The reasons are different for every player. But remember, 95% of college football players are not going pro, so the very enticing small window of opportunity to receive compensation from NIL or Collectives certainly plays into their decisions (especially considering the family background of many of these players). And you can't blame them for chasing whatever monies they can get now. So whether the reason(s) is money, recognition, ego, development, the program, or simply a guy following the advice of others, you're going to have more guys turning over and rosters changing now and going forward than ever before. The programs that can manage this the most productively will be the winners in the end. So maybe Kirby's strong belief in development first and foremost will start to change. In fact, I think it may have to.
NExt!
I am of the opinion that if you want to play at UGA you will; if not, UGA is better without you. Wish you well where ever you go. A great number of these players will never graduate and then where are they?
"But remember, 95% of college football players are not going pro, so the very enticing small window of opportunity to receive compensation from NIL or Collectives certainly plays into their decisions"
That's also an argument for choosing the program that will maximize your chances of getting to the NFL. Especially for a player of Terry's baseline talent level, where development or lack thereof can make a huge difference in draft stock.
Brandon Adams throwing shade. Love it.
Riley is a con artist and charlatan. USC is starting to realize it. Their fans already have.
College football has become a sorry state of affairs. One thing that is NEVER mentioned is a six figure education for the 95 percent of players who will not enter the NFL. An education, and it's cost, is not even in the dialog. Money, money, money. The thing is, when you open that Pandora's box, it awakens greed in a way that never would have been an issue otherwise. Sure, there has been cheating through the years, players have been paid, but legitimizing it and encouraging it is another matter. Why isn't an education enough?
@E_Roc...Absolutely, for those 5% of guys who are elite enough to take it to the NFL. BUT, development will only go so far if you aren't a starting player who sees potential playing time ticking away. Do you hang with a program where you are developing & getting better but still the backup or move on to another program where you could be starting? Players can always get better at whichever program they play at. Does it have to be one of the elite programs? Probably not. That depends on the program, the coaches, and the position, and what your ultimate goal is as a player. If you are hoping to get drafted then you've got to have enough playing time under your belt for the NFL scouts to pay attention to you. So, yes, it goes both ways. I just think that development at one particular school might not be as important in this new age of college football when guys need and want to see playing time.
I’m with Brandon. He has a good take on the problem. Also agree that these young men often are getting poor advice or no advice. I mean a young man from Manchester, GA, going to play defense at USC. Not smart. Very shirt-sighted. Playing for your home state team brings a lifetime of benefits after one’s playing days are over.
Those guys will have a lot of fun being run over by the opposing players at Oregon and Ohio State whose coaches actually play defense.