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I am not sure that those beat media guys are saying that. Certainly none of them are confident that NIL is a "big" part of the new UA agreement. They've wondered if it would be, or could be, or maybe it should be. But they aren't hearing anything concrete. I believe Jack when he says it's not...

Not surprising.

I think we agree w/r/t the one big NIL bag. That's a large part of my overall point. I get the sense many are expecting that and it's not going to happen. I have a ton of questions about the reality of any NIL deal with UA or Nike. I would need to see it in action to really believe it. But, if...

ND athletes are already wearing UA right now for their appearances and it's not costing them anything "extra." I guess my point is, what is the value for UA? They are rumored to be taking out a risky loan to pay for an apparel deal that's going to set aside $5 million (or whatever) to pay ND...

Okay, but how does Braden Lenzy (or a comparable football player) help Under Armour's advertising? Additionally, UA advertising isn't worth that much. ND football players don't move the needle nationally. Yes, someone like Sam Hartman might be worth it, but not many others. Business-wise, it...

Nothing about Notre Dame's history suggests NIL is going to be a part of the Under Armour deal. I'm really curious why a few beat writers keep bringing it up. I guess in that way it's intriguing if true, but it goes against so much common sense realities about Notre Dame. Is this football NIL...

For now, Cadillac will be badging the Andretti power unit--likely in a deal with Renault. There have been talks that GM is interested in developing their own power unit from 2027 onward. A lot depends upon if/when Andretti gets his bid accepted. I think GM developing the entire power unit is...

Rising academic senior for 2023-24 football season.

It's Aidan Keanaaina, I assume. Rising senior, played in 1 game, 3 games, and 1 game over the last 3 seasons and tore his ACL last spring. Nowhere near seeing the field.

Yeah, true forgot about that rumor. It's apparently $91 million which if true, yeah he's gone. Big oof for BVB as that was signed less than 2 years ago but I guess that's the gamble you make sometimes.

Maybe, but Haaland will be 22 next summer with 2 years left on his BVB deal. He'll likely cost 2x* as much as Kane. *That is if Tottenham actually negotiate, which may be unlikely.

Aaaand this is exactly what has happened (so far). Any City offer would be a "low-ball" offer for a chairman unwilling to sell. Levy could've taken a $140 million bid (rumored City's highest bid) and added $30 million to it through negotiations, but he had no intention to even start the...

If you're a fan of one of the top 6 or 7 EPL clubs, it's probably not worth it. You'll see 30-32 of the games on NBC or NBCSN. I made a business decision to cancel this off-season since I tended to skip Spurs-Burnley or Spurs-West Brom to spend more time with family. If you're a fan of a team...

Messi had to leave due to La Liga's salary cap (and the league determined to actually enforce it) and not because of FFP.

Ed Woodward resigns from Man U.

Yup, now all 12 teams meeting tonight to discuss disbanding the Super League.

Chelsea has withdrawn from the SL.

UEFA already unveiled a new Champions League with 10(!) group stage games instead of 6 before advancing to the knockout stages. Already looking to make up their money. Bayern and BVB are out of the Super League, as of this morning.

I think relegating the bottom 5 Super League teams and adding in the champions from the Big 5 leagues makes it much, much, much more palatable. If they don't do this, and effectively shut everyone else out, it's a huge mistake. I hate this but this is the only saving grace. EDIT: I've read they...

I'm fairly certain Mourinho will be sacked. His buyout reportedly drops considerably after this season and even further without Champions League and even further still without European football. I'm betting a new manager gives Kane some life to stay. Otherwise, he'd have to make a massive stink...