I’m with you on the overall take about NIL. It’s ruining/changing college sports. But again, Ute fans loved it when Ken Garff showed up with new Dodge Rams.
And I will say, it is a bit disorienting for BYU fans who are used to our AD being SO cheap–like famously cheap–to suddenly have endless resources (and btw it isn’t just Ryan, it’s several uber-wealthy families that are suddenly hyper-engaged).
We’ve just been at such a disadvantage to Utah for a decade + (not to mention the Olympic updates to RES), that it does feel good to be on equal footing again.
Regarding basketball for you all…I wish I had words of encouragement, but…I do not. Bill Self said he thought the conference champion would have 5-7 losses in conference. That’s wild.