BYU NIL deal tests competitiveness and walk-on impact
BYU's agreement with Built Brands pays all 123 football players to promote its products, with scholarship players receiving 1000 dollars and walk-ons up to the cost of a year’s tuition. The plan raises questions about NIL rules, competitive advantage, and potential state-law gaps while drawing national attention to BYU’s innovative approach.
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KU football lands 8th 2022 recruit from Texas
Kansas football adds Joey Baker, a Texas offensive lineman from Southlake Carroll, to the 2022 class as the Jayhawks reach eight commits. Baker visited KU recently and spoke highly of the coaches and academics, with engineering interests noted.
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Alliance talk shifts Big 12 fate in power conferences
The Athletic reports Big Ten Pac-12 and ACC may form a voting alliance on major issues like playoff expansion and NCAA governance, potentially sidelining the Big 12. With OU and Texas bound for the SEC, the Big 12 weighs options to buy time or pursue rapid expansion or alliance uptake to avoid extinction. Kansas faces tough choices to maximize value, including selling assets or pursuing strategic moves to stay relevant.
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Kansas coach hints at QB competition balancing act at camp
KU coaches Leipold Zebrowski and Kotelnicki weigh the QB race with Week 1 in mind. They seek a clear starter but may rely on backups if the leader falters. Emphasis on accuracy, decision making, and leading drives while preserving competition.
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