re: The criticism of Brian Kelly is interesting

Posted on 5/8/24 at 12:16 pm to 195bc

Posted by SidewalkTiger

Midwest, USA

Member since Dec 2019

53491 posts

Posted on 5/8/24 at 12:16 pm to 195bc

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Seriously, are you 12 years old? Do I really need to explain it to you? I will, even if you're a troll.

A vast majority of the top recruits - both high school and transfer - are presently expecting financial compensation. If Kelly is dumb enough to publicly state they're not buying players, then there are a ton of players that won't even consider making a recruiting visit to LSU, which, if you're not buying players, provides LSU's best selling points (facilities, tradition, fan support). I can see recruits giving up some compensation for other benefits and/or a great playing environment. But you have to get them to campus first and then hope, when you make lower financial offer, the kid says, "You know what, I really like what I saw at LSU. I'll go play there for less money because it looks like a great place to play football." But Kelly isn't even giving himself a chance to make an impression before the financial negotiation takes place.

That's how.

He didn't say they won't pay players, he said he doesn't want players who are basing their entire decision on money.