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Pursuant to the House settlement, next season's ceiling on direct payments to athletes is $21.5M. At least 80%, $17.2M, will go to the football program, which accounts for over 80% of the Athletic Department's annual revenue. As disclosed by Yahoo in the above post, $10M was the minimum spent by successful programs. If direct payments correlate to what a given sport earns in gross revenue, 20% in the case of men's basketball, the remaining $4.3M would go to Altman's team. I do not believe the Moneyball sports receive all of the direct payment money. If this is the case, boosters would need to raise approximately $8M to assemble a men's basketball winning roster. After buying the talent, you have to hope that the new players gel and everyone stays healthy. The shortfall in roster money for men's basketball illustrates today's college sports conundrum: Where will the money come from to pay for sports that are not in the black? Other than football and men's basketball, in 2024, the only profitable program in the Big Ten was the Minnesota men's hockey team. The historic Big Ten schools have living alumni that dwarfs the number of living Oregon alumni. And every school has well-heeled alumni who care about athletics and write big checks. Many programs have a football stadium close to double the size of Autzen Stadium. Football teams play seven or more home games. (In 2027, instead of another lay-up out of conference game in Autzen, OBD is playing at Baylor, playing only six home games. This is a B1G money mistake.) Compared to the Pac-12, football and basketball in the Big Ten are an in-conference grind, travel, and competition-wise. You will not win a basketball championship in the B1G on the cheap. With far bigger athletics budgets than Oregon, how many Big Ten schools are competing for football and basketball championships every season? Not many. Are the Ducks boosters interested and invested enough in Oregon men's basketball to fund NIL deals sufficient to buy championship Football and men's basketball rosters? And where will the money come from to support non-revenue sports? A businessman, Tony Petitti, comes up with a 24-team football playoff format modified to not include automatic qualifying teams. Tony supports increasing the NCAA basketball tournament field. The man is vilified by many who want athletes to be paid but have no idea how to raise the additional money necessary to pay for the Moneyball sports rosters and to also field non-revenue teams. Vilified by people bemoaning the destruction of tradition that, if you are paying attention, has been destroyed by the capitalization and evolution of college sports. It's time to stop the fiction. Athletes being paid directly are employees. Accordingly, athletes can form a union(s) and negotiate with 'management' to rein in the costs of college sports. Expanded playoff fields in football and men's basketball should happen ASAP. The House settlement was another attempt to keep the NCAA in place. The settlement was stupid, ridiculously expensive, and many programs never intended to follow the terms of the settlement. In today's college sports, can Oregon field Moneyball rosters and also field non-revenue sports?

Looks to be between 9 and 11 mil to me to get this up and running.

Unless Oregon throws money to the basketball program like they do the football program, they will be small potatoes. But as the article states, even blue bloods like Kentucky, (22 million) doesn't guarantee a trip to the final four. Coaching, chemistry, an injury free season all play a part of it. Signing players outside the power four conferences and power four bench warmers isn't going to cut it. What's needed is two studs and three very good players for the starting five and a deep bench (four players) to take it to the next level.

Oregon women's basketball lands 4-star guard Kennedy Holman, who initially signed with FloridaOregon women's basketball lands 4-star guard Kennedy Holman, who initially signed with Florida https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-womens-basketball-lands-4-star-guard-kennedy-holman-who-initially-signed-with-florida-279766745/

What ten March Madness teams spent- https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-march-madness-top-spenders-144342842.html

Is Riggs going to be RB 3? He is working his way back from injury. Oregon RB Da’Jaun Riggs reaching for new heights in bounce-back season Simeon Rice in his sixth year brings veteran leadership to a young RB room. Young RBs learning from Oregon veteran transfer Simeon Price

Ra'shaad Samples talks about his RB room. Everything Oregon running backs coach Ra'shaad Samples said about RB competition, growth and leadership

It's always nice to have strong athletic big guys in the trenches! Marcus is 6'6" and 275 lbs. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Ducks Make Major Strides for Five-Star Defensive L...The Oregon Ducks recently hosted talented defensive line recruit Marcus Fakatou in Eugene, and his reaction after the trip suggests that Oregon coach Dan LanninScouting report per 24/7: -Rugged defensive lineman with a sky-scraping frame and a wide base that wins primarily with effort and energy. -Has gotten snaps out of a variety of different alignments, but is frequently featured as a 5-technique in a four-man front where he powers his way into the backfield with his raw strength. -More of a one-speed mover that lacks the desired tempo as a rusher, but can build momentum and make stops in pursuit. -Disengages from blockers with a long arm and will find ways to split double teams, but needs to get better at holding his ground and stuffing gaps. -Likely to kick inside at the next level, but could settle in as a 4i in an odd front as that would allow him to read, react and create up-field push. -Unique background as he grew up in Alaska, but projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level with his physical features.

Oregon RBs Davison, Hill looking to grow beyond ‘pure talent’You could make an argument that the Oregon Ducks have the best running back duo in the Big Ten heading into the 2026 season. Despite losing three running backs to the transfer portal this offseason and Noah Whittington to the NFL Draft, the Ducks have reloaded the depth in the room, but their star freshmen from last season will carry the torch and lead the way this fall. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/04/02/oregon-ducks-football-dierre-hill-jordon-davison-rashaad-samples/89443423007/

Watch: Dierre Hill talks Oregon spring growth, competition and taking the next stepOregon sophomore running back Dierre Hill discusses pass protection, spring growth, Jordon Davison and more after practice.Oregon sophomore running back Dierre Hill met with reporters after practice and covered a wide range of topics centered on his development entering Year 2 in Eugene. Hill discussed why this first full offseason has been so important for him, pointing to growth in learning the offense, understanding assignments and improving in pass protection as some of the biggest steps in his game. He explained that studying notes and film in the offseason has helped slow the game down and made him more comfortable with the details required to become a more complete back. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/watch-dierre-hill-talks-oregon-spring-growth-competition-and-taking-the-next-step-280109818/

I have not followed college basketball even remotely as much as football. It's usually the 2nd largest source of income behind football for most athletic programs...what does a typical NIL budget look like for NCAABB top 10 or top 20 teams nowadays?

I would swap the Washington and USC positions in the level of difficulty.

10 to 15 Mil?? The Price Oregon Must Prepare To Pay For Revamped Roster Next Season

Drew Mehringer and RaShaad Samples history. Drew got RaShaad his first gig. The Unexpected History Between Oregon Ducks Coaches Is A Major Advantage

D. Hill improving. He's made an outstanding jump in pass pro and understanding defenses. I mean, he's even surprised me," Samples said. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. making 'outstanding' progress in aim to become an every-down back

Cumberland unable to practice due to auto accident last weekend. No details yet other than won't practice this spring. Oregon freshman Tony Cumberland sustained injuries in car accident, unable to practice this spring

Oregon’s new-look RB room has fresh faces, veteran help and major upsideOregon running backs coach Rashaad Samples breaks down newcomer Simeon Price and freshmen Brandon Smith and Tradarian Ball. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregons-new-look-rb-room-has-fresh-faces-veteran-help-and-major-upside-280099920/

Ra'Shaad Samples reflects on the RB room's 'chaotic' lead up to the Peach BowlRa'Shaad Samples reflects on the RB room's 'chaotic' lead up to the Peach Bowl https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/rashaad-samples-reflects-on-the-rb-rooms-chaotic-lead-up-to-the-peach-bowl-280091168/

The Unexpected History Between Oregon Ducks Coaches Is A Major AdvantageOregon Ducks offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples have an unexpected history. Oregon Ducks On SIThe Unexpected History Between Oregon Ducks Coaches Is A...Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples have an unexpected history. Both are from Texas, rising stars on coa

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Michigan run-rules Oregon 10-0 to take the first game of the series.

There is an interesting column today in The Athletic about UConn coach Geno Auriemma and how much emphasis he places on body language affecting how well individual players play and what he does about it. To the point of sitting his "stars" whom he assesses "aren't into it." And, making body language a part of his video game replay with his team. It's a pay-for site, so won't post a link. But, Charles comment about body language made me think of it.

10-0 Michigan after six innings. I was afraid it would get ugly...and it has. True Freshman Josh Hollis gave up two walks, and a couple hits to score three more. Meanwhile the Ducks look inept on offense. Perhaps a Run-Rule would be merciful?

7-0 Michigan after five innings. It's awful, but at least Josh Hollis is getting some good experience and some outs.

7-0 Michigan after four innings. We look so flat...and thus nothing on offense again? Oregon put Josh Hollis in to pitch, which to me is waving a white flag. Waz is either saving Bradley for another game, or pulling him because he did not like what what he saw of Tanner's pitching. So Hollis gives up a hit that scores another... My Duck-Buddies, the body language I see from OBD is not good, and this one is about to get ugly. So I will be posting scoring a little later than usual, as I have other stuff to do too.