Bash Riprock
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Whatever you say…either you take a return comparison compliment or you don’t. I don’t care
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Way too defensive. You complimented IU on their purchase. I simply returned the compliment about ND doing same with Love and noticed both team have a similar approach to total NIL football investment in 2025. Nothing negative from my end. I’m going to assume you were sincere with your original post about a good purchase.
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That’s fine. Their decision is the only one that matters. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t risk. Now this “guarantee” they have put in place reduces the risk for sure.
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No debate. Not sure what your driving? Yes, IU spent money on Mendoza. Yes, ND spent money on Love. Both made great investments. Both spent about the same level of total NIL football money in 2025 which is way below schools like Texas A&M. Guessing they will have to spend more in the future to compete.
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If you compare him to QB’s. Where was his ranking for RB’s? Credit ND…great return for their investment. When one researches NIL football budgets for ND and IU, shows very similar.
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Until they let it slip away.
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I hear you about the flexibility desire, but they have accept the risk that comes with it. It’s about the $$ too… always.
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It’s not bait man!! Again, 2nd fav college team. But ND took funds over joining a conference. That decision bit them this year. People can play victim all they want…but ND did have control and made some choices, and they took the $$. My guess is there will be changes in the future. How soon? Anyone’s guess.
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Tough ending for Army. Thought they had the upset. Congrats Navy winning the CIC. Way more important than any bowl game. Special tradition!!
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Will see more…
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But they chose $$ years ago and decided to stand alone. Followed a weaker half in, half out ACC path. Risk caught up with them.
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Because of what happened this year. They can’t schedule all they want. Teams play tough enough schedules in their own conferences. It will get tougher for ND and their SOS will continue to struggle. Challenging Gordon Gecko, greed isn’t always good.
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As was Love with ND. $1.6M this year not a bad investment either.
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Flippin’ love the first pic!!! Teammates for life!!
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Great Adidas ad.
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Read that Fernando finished first in every region. Wasn’t close. Way to go Fernando!! Wonder if accurate??
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If the ND admin believe that and are willing to share revenues, they should be motivated to join a conference
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Hey Finebaum!! Go get us some towels and some water!!
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Because of the current controversy. During regular season, especially winning non significant games….not as much. Declining TV ratings are an important metric. That’s why they have to get some bigger games. Remember, not a hater, but kinda get it…
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The path of least resistance did work in 2024. They played one ranked team during the regular last year #22 Army. But they only lost 1 game last year…this year they lost 2 with very little margin. Had they lost 2 games in 2024 with that very weak schedule, they most likely don’t make it either. They are a single team with an unshared NBC contract. That is a huge advantage. (Dollars, exposure, recruiting)
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It’s a forum in Indiana and there is controversy. Probably not the same attention on a forum in Alabama, Florida, Utah, Cali, Carolina’s, Texas, etc??
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Your ACC example kind of proves the point…ND was half in half of a conference they feel is the path of least resistance. That strategy bit them this year.
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I don’t care if they don’t join a conference. I don’t think it’s right s single team has a contract with a major TV network. But don’t complain when you don’t get the quality of wins needed because your schedule is lacking, you lose your two best quality games on your schedule and you are left outside looking in.
