The Bobcat Nation

Thoughts?

He said this in the morning and by the end of the day most of our TX players jumped in the portal. The FCS is purer than the FBS but only because of matters of scale. If you want "pure" football you have to go down to D2/D3/NAIA.

coloradocat wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:15 am

He said this in the morning and by the end of the day most of our TX players jumped in the portal. The FCS is purer than the FBS but only because of matters of scale. If you want "pure" football you have to go down to D2/D3/NAIA.

The FCS and divisions below have the same reasons players transfer into them for the most part - to be able to play, and in cases of kids moving from D2/D3/NAIA up to play at the highest level they can. Transfering isn’t about money. Transferring up into FBS usually is, though. Because the chance you go from being a relative star to a bench warmer for some extra cash isn’t low.

CalgaryCat wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 11:02 am

coloradocat wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 9:15 am

He said this in the morning and by the end of the day most of our TX players jumped in the portal. The FCS is purer than the FBS but only because of matters of scale. If you want "pure" football you have to go down to D2/D3/NAIA.

The FCS and divisions below have the same reasons players transfer into them for the most part - to be able to play, and in cases of kids moving from D2/D3/NAIA up to play at the highest level they can. Transfering isn’t about money. Transferring up into FBS usually is, though. Because the chance you go from being a relative star to a bench warmer for some extra cash isn’t low.

The money part needs transparency. Any entity receiving money from the government needs to open its books regardless of whether the money comes from private entities. Money corrupts and they need to get ahead (catch up?) of the issue.

It’s all on a scale.

Ole Miss has coaches leaving while in playoff semifinals.

Oregon just lost RBs 4-7 on the depth chart to the portal as the #2/3 back is out injured and he’s arguably the best back.

What is the point as a fan/booster if you spend money on players/coaches/facilities for FBS and then people bail on it when they have success?

At least the MSU players and coaches all stayed to play for a championship. NAIA is different in Montana but that’s basically marginal MSU and UM players who would rather be on the field early in their college years and getting their degree versus practicing and getting a degree.

As an example, Levi Torgerson from MT Tech could have easily been a contributor for UM and MSU.

Before the portal and before NIL, I'd agree that it was the purest form of football. True student athletes vs. semi pro ginormous school programs.

Now? Not so much. I think that FCS ball's days are numbered.

Augustus wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 11:48 am

Before the portal and before NIL, I'd agree that it was the purest form of football. True student athletes vs. semi pro ginormous school programs.

Now? Not so much. I think that FCS ball's days are numbered.

With the messes with the Oregon RBs and Washington QB is TD only a matter of time before some of the big boys make them tighten up a bit. I think it’s going to come down to players becoming employees and having a CBA. Not perfect but probably better than the way it was before, and definitely better than it is now.

This will happen before the FCS implodes.

CalgaryCat wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 1:57 pm

Augustus wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 11:48 am

Before the portal and before NIL, I'd agree that it was the purest form of football. True student athletes vs. semi pro ginormous school programs.

Now? Not so much. I think that FCS ball's days are numbered.

With the messes with the Oregon RBs and Washington QB is TD only a matter of time before some of the big boys make them tighten up a bit. I think it’s going to come down to players becoming employees and having a CBA. Not perfect but probably better than the way it was before, and definitely better than it is now.

This will happen before the FCS implodes.

If majority of money is NIL it seems like there should be contracts and if you violate it you don't get paid.

tetoncat wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 7:27 pm

CalgaryCat wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 1:57 pm

Augustus wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 07, 2026 11:48 am

Before the portal and before NIL, I'd agree that it was the purest form of football. True student athletes vs. semi pro ginormous school programs.

Now? Not so much. I think that FCS ball's days are numbered.

With the messes with the Oregon RBs and Washington QB is TD only a matter of time before some of the big boys make them tighten up a bit. I think it’s going to come down to players becoming employees and having a CBA. Not perfect but probably better than the way it was before, and definitely better than it is now.

This will happen before the FCS implodes.

If majority of money is NIL it seems like there should be contracts and if you violate it you don't get paid.

I believe legally that’s basically where it’s going, with potential buyout implications