Make Smith an offer he can't refuse

[SFFloridaFan]

Think about what we would look like if we could steal Smith away from Ohio State.

Make him an offer that would make him the highest paid player in college football.

Team him up with DJ Lagway and go ahead and make our reservations in the playoffs.

 

[drumlin]

Interesting line in an article I read recently ...

In a pure money battle, the Big Ten is better positioned than the SEC and other conferences.

I recommend reading it.
Apparently, there are more resources in the Big 10 schools than the SEC schools - from more TV revenue, more big money donors, and bigger stadiums.
If the current no-rules spending on players continues, expect more CFP titles from Big 10 schools.
OSU bought the 2023 SEC freshman of the year.
Notice that some of the top HS players from the south are now going to Big 10 schools - OSU, Michigan, Oregon - simply because they have more money to spend.
Pay attention to the transfer portal, and I will bet more and more top players from the SEC will be transferring to the Big 10.
Expecting the reverse (Big10->SEC) is not likely to happen, in the current environment.

 

[BD489]

Gotta find 5 million from a rich donor that wants to spend it. We don’t have a Phil knight for our program.

 

[JayM]

I don't think Smith to OSU was all about money, maybe not even mostly about money. They are WRU for sure. They have great QBs. The guy they have for next year (Sayin) is probably as good or better than DJ albeit he hasn't played yet. Academics are a joke so that's a plus for a lot of kids.

 

[Termigator]

I don't think Smith to OSU was all about money, maybe not even mostly about money. They are WRU for sure. They have great QBs. The guy they have for next year (Sayin) is probably as good or better than DJ albeit he hasn't played yet. Academics are a joke so that's a plus for a lot of kids.

Sayin is better? Without playing yet? I'm just sayin, you need to evaluate talent if that is what you really believe.