I think we can compete in NIL

[Tampa_cat54]

Seen a narrative from certain people on this board that we can't compete in NIL....

Sisk says we might be spending close to $20 Million.

Maybe that's true, maybe it's not, but one thing is clear...

NIL IS NOT AN ISSUE- we are clearly one of the best in the country in NIL, if not THE best.

 

[TM2013]

All those nancies, primarily JFCats, just wanted the attention even tho they were completely clueless.

 

[flacat22]

They could but they won’t. Tells you all you need to know about the doomsayers.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

All those nancies, primarily JFCats, just wanted the attention even tho they were completely clueless.

Don't forget about @bnewt as well.

And @Butters' Dad

 

[chroix]

Lost cause. They’ll just move the goalposts and cry about not getting Ament or Dybantsa.

 

[Aike]

The losers will always have a narrative. “Something changed” will be part of this one. Because they have it all nailed down.

 

[WeWant9]

Yeah, I said in the other thread this should hopefully put to bed the whole UK is lagging far behind in NIL.

At the very least, stop freaking out if we don’t sign the first 10 guys to enter the portal.

 

[9N9]

And don't forget this gem from @NociHTTP 😂😂😂

 

[flacat22]

And don't forget this gem from @NociHTTP 😂😂😂

Simply consider the source, one of if not THE worst, the ignore button on her/him works great!

 

[PopesReignOverCardinals]

There is a difference between overspending for an elite player asking for the moon and spending wisely for the right team mix. UK is trying for the latter.

They are going to let other programs overpay for people like Haggerty. I don't have a problem with that.

 

[Creed Bratton]

 

[ukfan041]

Boosters were clearly out on Cal and prioritizing the NBA, so that is why the money dried up. Its very obvious that they are flexing their muscles this offseason…love to see it!!

 

[Tampa_cat54]

None of them will show up in this thread.

 

[W1LDCAT22]

It is a relief that UK does have this type of funds. I was one who was a little frustrated early on when we kept missing on higher-end talent, and I would voice my concerns saying that we had the funds, so I was puzzled. Numerous people on this board claimed that we DID NOT have that kind of NIL bank, but I just knew that we did. Looking back, it's obvious Pope had a plan, hopefully the correct one. We are a basketball state, so we should always have one of the higher amounts of funds along with our little sister.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

It is a relief that UK does have this type of funds. I was one who was a little frustrated early on when we kept missing on higher-end talent, and I would voice my concerns saying that we had the funds, so I was puzzled. Numerous people on this board claimed that we DID NOT have that kind of NIL bank, but I just knew that we did. Looking back, it's obvious Pope had a plan, hopefully the correct one. We are a basketball state, so we should always have one of the higher amounts of funds along with our little sister.

Money has ALWAYS been there.

Pope wants to build a functioning ROSTER, not just grab the most expensive players imaginable.

For instance, I bet we got Lowe AND Aberdeen for roughly the same price that Donovan Dent cost.

I'd say we won that arrangement.

LOVE this roster.

 

[W1LDCAT22]

Money has ALWAYS been there.

Pope wants to build a functioning ROSTER, not just grab the most expensive players imaginable.

For instance, I bet we got Lowe AND Aberdeen for roughly the same price that Donovan Dent cost.

I'd say we won that arrangement.

LOVE this roster.

Agreed. I think Pope does try to get a lot of these kids a year early. He wants to get a kid that's going to have his breakout this year instead of them already having theirs which in hindsight saves a lot of money. A prime example of this was Oweh.

 

[jwphelps]

Seen a narrative from certain people on this board that we can't compete in NIL....

Sisk says we might be spending close to $20 Million.

Maybe that's true, maybe it's not, but one thing is clear...

NIL IS NOT AN ISSUE- we are clearly one of the best in the country in NIL, if not THE best.

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Last piece I read which was about a month ago, UK was in the top 5 in NIL money, so not sure who besides trolls are saying UK can't compete in NIL.

 

[Smashcat]

 

[UKBB4Ever]

Boosters were clearly out on Cal and prioritizing the NBA, so that is why the money dried up. Its very obvious that they are flexing their muscles this offseason…love to see it!!

They were never out on Cal either. UK has not lost a player because of money. Not under Pope or Cal. It's a non story.

The money never "dried up". Nor will it.

 

[W1LDCAT22]

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Another convenient tweet by Chris. Sorry but I don't like that guy.

 

[bookerfan66]

I did wonder about it because you would hear different numbers but glad we have it.

 

[9N9]

@Tampa_cat54 more comedy Gold!!!

 

[Tampa_cat54]

@Tampa_cat54 more comedy Gold!!!

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Hahah as soon as I saw that, you just knew he'd be committing.

 

[HogFan2012]

Nobody knows how much money a school has in the NIL fund but the school and staff.
Anybody that says a number is just guessing.

Edit you can look at the so called 10M club, do you really think only those schools have at least 10M?

 

[9N9]

@Tampa_cat54 more receipts! Poor guy was ready to jump off the Clays Ferry Bridge after week 1 of the portal opening 😂 @Son_Of_Saul

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

@Tampa_cat54 more receipts! Poor guy was ready to jump off the Clays Ferry Bridge after week 1 of the portal opening 😂 @Son_Of_Saul

Hilarious. You must really be butt hurt about my comment about you starting a silly thread on why the depth wouldn't work within minutes of the Aberdeen commitment. Plus, it's ironic given that you're using my post when UK just added two Final Four rotation pieces in Mo D and Aberdeen. By the way, I'm enjoying this new account of yours. Keep the good threads coming!

 

[9N9]

Hilarious. You must really be butt hurt about my comment about you starting a silly thread on why the depth wouldn't work within minutes of the Aberdeen commitment. Plus, it's ironic given that you're using my post when UK just added two Final Four rotation pieces in Mo D and Aberdeen. By the way, I'm enjoying this new account of yours. Keep the good threads coming!

Patience is a virtue.

 

[FLBBNFAN]

Seen a narrative from certain people on this board that we can't compete in NIL....

Sisk says we might be spending close to $20 Million.

Maybe that's true, maybe it's not, but one thing is clear...

NIL IS NOT AN ISSUE- we are clearly one of the best in the country in NIL, if not THE best.

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Nice to see all the doomsday prophets eat crow. Pope can't recruit, nobody wants to come here, no money blah blah blah. Utter BS and proven as fact now. Shows the boosters and deep pocket folks were sour on Cal not the program.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

In his defense, I mean you did make some of the following remarks without knowing what you were talking about:

I have hope in Pope, but not so much in Kentucky's nil. And without the nil, Pope is going to be limited going forward.

So mighty UK, with its "elite" NIL, couldn't keep up from a financial perspective with SDSU?

I don't trust the UK NIL situation. We're not going to win shizz if we don't overpay for elite portal players.

You haven't been ALL doom and gloom, but you definitely have had a negative slant quite a bit during this portal season and doubted our ability to get dudes at different points.

Pope & Co knew what they were doing, and they have assembled a top-5 roster, and we've got Jeff Goodman of all people saying things like this:

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

@Tampa_cat54 more comedy Gold!!!

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Goof. Ya fired!

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

Do we think the number for Aberdeen is 2.5 mill like some are saying

 

[Supafuzz75]

No idea who he's talking about.. Maybe Mitch Potter? Or Jim Booth? Two of the richest coal guys I know of from Pike Co and Martin Co..

Its gotta be Booth.. He has a business degree from UK..

 

[bnewt]

Don't forget about @bnewt as well.

And @Butters' Dad

You don't have to forget about me, I'm not hiding anywhere. Glad to see uk can compete in the free agency market. Hope they do this well every year

 

[bnewt]

None of them will show up in this thread.

Wrong answer, Mr know it all

 

[TFCats11]

Yeah, I was one of those posters! And when Yaxel, Dent, and others were available, UK wasn’t spending the money! It doesn’t matter if you have $20 or $20 million, if you aren’t spending it, you might as well not have it!

With that said, the ship is righted, and we ride
at dawn now!

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

In his defense, I mean you did make some of the following remarks without knowing what you were talking about:







You haven't been ALL doom and gloom, but you definitely have had a negative slant quite a bit during this portal season and doubted our ability to get dudes at different points.

Pope & Co knew what they were doing, and they have assembled a top-5 roster, and we've got Jeff Goodman of all people saying things like this:

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No one on this message board knew Kentucky's NIL situation until about 3 hours ago. Did you know ahead of everyone else?

I'm glad that I was wrong about how much money they had to work with. The bottom line was that none of us knew.

I've heard numbers that we had around $8 million, then $11 million, but today it came out that we might have closer to $20 million for this portal cycle. Goodman is just now realizing how much money Kentucky had to work with, and he's finding out the same day we are.

 

[bnewt]

Last piece I read which was about a month ago, UK was in the top 5 in NIL money, so not sure who besides trolls are saying UK can't compete in NIL.

Because people raise a ?, they are trolls! Come on get a grip. I don't think anyone knows which school has what amount or what they spend, except that school. I guess you could get the irs records and check....

 

[bnewt]

No one on this message board knew Kentucky's NIL situation until about 3 hours ago. Did you know ahead of everyone else?

I'm glad that I was wrong about how much money they had to work with. The bottom line was that none of us knew.

I've heard numbers that we had around $8 million, then $11 million, but today it came out that we might have closer to $20 million for this portal cycle. Goodman is just now realizing how much money Kentucky had to work with, and he's finding out the same day we are.

Just don't think anyone knows the true amount that uk has, had, or spent, except UK. Just like his recruiting, I hope pope keeps it silent

 

[LmdCat]

Pope has clearly shown us that it isn't just about having money to spend. It is more about spending it wisely. It is clear that Pope is looking for players who fit his system, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

 

[Tampa_cat54]

Just don't think anyone knows the true amount that uk has, had, or spent, except UK. Just like his recruiting, I hope pope keeps it silent

But that's the problem. You went around the board acting like you DID know, spouting negativity about how we "can't compete with our NIL" and saying things like (these are all exact quotes from you):

"They must have an oil well as their NIL fund, while uk's is a dried up mud puddle that they can't even touch"

"disagree, UK can not compete"

"Agree, been saying this for a long time Nil funds are limited and must be used properly"

"Nil will hurt uk. Just not enough money in the state"

"Uk can't compete in the nil market, not enough boosters with large open pockets"

"the days of UK dominating are over, especially with NIL. Some of these other schools can buy titles like Ohio State did, UK does not have that type of $"

"The fans can not deliver a large enough nil to remain on top"

These are just some examples, there are more.

THAT is why you are being called out. You walked around like you knew for sure that we couldn't compete. When you had no clue.

Now that we know for sure that we CAN compete, and actually can DOMINATE the NIL landscape, you back-pedal and try to say "nobody knew for sure", yada yada.