UM Opts in to House Settlement

[get'em_griz]

I'd say it's been "pay to play" for a loooonggggg time for a handful of programs that could do it - it's just now out in the open and now "everyone" has the opportunity to do it.

It still pisses me off that we got screwed for "paying a couple of players" with hot dogs 12 years ago...

 

[5280Griz]

Montana athletics changes course, opts into House settlement as new era of NCAA begins

Montana athletic director Kent Haslam confirmed UM's plans and said a late change to the settlement structure regarding roster limits is what swayed the Grizzlies.

www.montanasports.com

Good article here explaining why we reversed course and what it all means.

I am glad that UM considered their current student athletes in their decision.

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

I am glad that UM considered their current student athletes in their decision.

They were doing that all along.

 

[5280Griz]

They were doing that all along.

While other programs like MSU were not and now they are going to be hamstrung by a smaller roster than NDSU and UM.

 

[GriznMN]

It still pisses me off that we got screwed for "paying a couple of players" with hot dogs 12 years ago...

There are quite a few fans of programs that feel the same way.

 

[GriznMN]

Montana athletics changes course, opts into House settlement as new era of NCAA begins

Montana athletic director Kent Haslam confirmed UM's plans and said a late change to the settlement structure regarding roster limits is what swayed the Grizzlies.

www.montanasports.com

Good article here explaining why we reversed course and what it all means.

The Griz played this beautifully. Can't wait until September! Let's go!!

 

[HelenaHandBasket]

I am pretty excited for the Ole's patch on the sponsored practice jerseys.

 

[Hoops watcher]

It still pisses me off that we got screwed for "paying a couple of players" with hot dogs 12 years ago...

I get that the NCAA is sort of a necessary evil, but the utter hypocrisy and self righteous posturing in cases like that involving small fish is enough to make your blood boil.

 

[Griz til I die]

I am pretty excited for the Ole's patch on the sponsored practice jerseys.

Just as long as it’s practice jersey only that’s fine by me.

 

[alabamagrizzly]

Just as long as it’s practice jersey only that’s fine by me.

Coming to football stadium near you soon.

 

[Griz til I die]

Why Montana Grizzlies opted into House settlement, what's next in rev-share era

Athletic director Kent Haslam breaks down why Montana opted into the House settlement and what the next steps are for the Grizzlies in the revenue-sharing era.

t.co

Great article!

 

[Berkeley_Griz]

I personally have liked that the FCS has felt more like the old college football recently and have become more of an FCS and less of an FBS fan as a result.

Ditto. While I'll still watch non major FBS, for the major programs I'm watching less and replacing more with the NFL.

If I'm going to watch professional football I might was well just watch the NFL.

This is where I'm at as well.

 

[mthoopsfan]

The article shows things are very complicated and will be a mess for the coming years. Montana’s strong program, historical and recent success, large attendance and good revenue, and support should keep UM up near the top of FCS.

 

[mthoopsfan]

I now watch mainly FCS, the top of FBS, and some NFL. Lost interest in non-top FBS. I like having the top 16 of FCS playoffs on tv.

 

[5280Griz]

I now watch mainly FCS, the top of FBS, and some NFL. Lost interest in non-top FBS. I like having the top 16 of FCS playoffs on tv.

I’ll watch Montana, maybe a top fbs matchup or Big Sky or Missouri Valley and the NFL. The Dakota teams are always fun to watch when they play against each other.

 

[SoldierGriz]

Service Academies remain pure...no NIL or pay-for-play...

Pick one of them to watch and cheer for in FBS. Most games televised on CBS Sportsnetwork. Fun to watch.

 

[TheAverageBear]

I now watch mainly FCS, the top of FBS, and some NFL. Lost interest in non-top FBS. I like having the top 16 of FCS playoffs on tv.

I am like you... have gotten away from watching P4... I watch Big Sky and D2 RMAC football for college along with some MWC. Streaming allows you to catch up on games that one might have missed.

 

[TheAverageBear]

So a question I also have regarding the opt in. Akem did a quick minute long vid on the DSA. But didn't go into anything deep. I would assume that a DSA can always be upgraded to a roster spot.

So if a frosh is listed as a DSA... can he stay on the team until he graduates college... as a DSA? If he leaves, I get that he can go to another college and still be considered a DSA. So another question... Can the new school go over the roster limit to take the DSA? (so basically allow for walk on)

Guess the question is will there be a bunch of DSA's floating around for the next few years?

 

[5280Griz]

Service Academies remain pure...no NIL or pay-for-play...

Pick one of them to watch and cheer for in FBS. Most games televised on CBS Sportsnetwork. Fun to watch.

The Air Force which has a base in Great Falls is a great team to follow. Their stadium has beautiful mountain views like Missoula. I have seen Montana basketball play at Air Force and it would be awesome for a Montana at Air Force football game to happen but it does not seem likely.

 

[alabamagrizzly]

I now watch mainly FCS, the top of FBS, and some NFL. Lost interest in non-top FBS. I like having the top 16 of FCS playoffs on tv.

I watch any and all kinds of football. It’s easy if you don’t worry about the other stuff.