Transfer Portal and NIL Deals Explained in Detail
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The only question remaining is who picks up the check? For the good ones, you and the portal prospect can go to the bank that the check is being picked up by someone.
That is the new nature, and has been for several years, when it comes t college athletics.
Unless there is some ecclesiastical, legacy or other strong connection, in my opinion, the portal is or will be all about the paycheck.
Softball Snub Not Unexpected
The BYU women’s softball team, despite a 42-10 record and tie for 1st place in the WCC conference, was not selected as an at large team in the recently announced NCAA softball brackets.
The NCAA is very accommodating when they are forced to include the Cougars by the by laws which demand allowing for no Sunday play, but when not forced into accommodation this year, they gladly passed on the headache of trying to fit the Cougars into the schedule with the caveat of Sunday play hanging over their head.
BYU is liked by many, but they are always a logistic nightmare to handle in any tournament action.
It was just easier to miss the fuss and fight and move on without them when not forced to take them as an at large team.
Speaking of Fuss and Fight
Only 7 current Big 12 teams play softball. When Oklahoma and Texas move on, that would make it 6 teams with the addition of BYU.
Based on this, it looks more and more like the WCC.
Of the new schools joining the Big 12, BYU, UCF and Houston all field softball teams.