For me, with NIL and the P4 schools becoming pro sports, I care about LB winning the BW conference and anything above that is icing on the cake. $$$ has ruined amateur athletics. In the judge's decision from last night, how can mid-majors pay former athletes from years ago and still have a budget that can compete in the P4 Div 1.
The sad news is that NIL is now in high school sports with Mater Dei signing a 7 figure NIL contract a few months ago. What's next, 11-year-old AYSO soccer players and NJB youth basketball players get paid for games? No more oranges and fruit juice for AYSO. They'll be going home with a $20 spot in their hands. The club players will get a $50.