I have read and listened to a lot of reaction from fans about withdrawing their NIL contributions due to us losing a couple of games. I do not say this with any judgement or condescension at all, but that is the worst strategy we could possibly employ at this point. Consider these facts and assumptions:
1. We were able to hold off a very real potential suitor for CLK in Auburn due in part to:
A. A sizable commitment by our fans and big donors to The Grove Collective.
B. A demonstration that we have the resources and the enthusiasm to pull in the same direction.
C. A well organized, concentrated effort to attract and sustain a top quality roster.
2. How do we think pulling our support now will end?
A. Are we going to improve our roster through depletion of funds and unity of commitment?
B. Are we going to show our TOP 10 Coach that we are committed to this for the long term? Was being a one hit wonder our goal?
C. Will this unstable outlook encourage CLK to stay for the long term?
3. Who is the one school in the conference that has fought against this sweeping change in the NIL age? Hint: they share our state.
A. How have things turned out for them?
B. Why do we think such a mindset and approach would turn out any different for us?
C. Do we really want to separate from them, or are we ok with falling back into a yearly battle for next to last place?
That is a sampling of the 2nd and 3rd order effects that would transpire if we were to pull our support for NIL now. IMHO, such an action is short sighted and small minded at best and self destructive and emotionally unstable at worst. When stock prices drop, what are we told to do? BUY!!! Now is the time to BUY, BUY, BUY! Invest now! Ok, stepping off soapbox now.
1. We were able to hold off a very real potential suitor for CLK in Auburn due in part to:
A. A sizable commitment by our fans and big donors to The Grove Collective.
B. A demonstration that we have the resources and the enthusiasm to pull in the same direction.
C. A well organized, concentrated effort to attract and sustain a top quality roster.
2. How do we think pulling our support now will end?
A. Are we going to improve our roster through depletion of funds and unity of commitment?
B. Are we going to show our TOP 10 Coach that we are committed to this for the long term? Was being a one hit wonder our goal?
C. Will this unstable outlook encourage CLK to stay for the long term?
3. Who is the one school in the conference that has fought against this sweeping change in the NIL age? Hint: they share our state.
A. How have things turned out for them?
B. Why do we think such a mindset and approach would turn out any different for us?
C. Do we really want to separate from them, or are we ok with falling back into a yearly battle for next to last place?
That is a sampling of the 2nd and 3rd order effects that would transpire if we were to pull our support for NIL now. IMHO, such an action is short sighted and small minded at best and self destructive and emotionally unstable at worst. When stock prices drop, what are we told to do? BUY!!! Now is the time to BUY, BUY, BUY! Invest now! Ok, stepping off soapbox now.
