Sorry. Super late to the party
More like Sluka Gone-bitch, amirite!?!?
But seriously I find it hard to believe that we can't afford 100k for a Qb1 and that we only offered 12k and no living expenses. I smell a bunch of spin from their camp.

They’re taking Sluka’s version as truth and slamming UNLV. One of the commentators sounds like he has an ax to grind with UNLV.

sil240sxrwd said:

So from what I gather. Agent is saying UNLV NIL collective promised a large sum of money/car via handshake and didn't get anything in writing. Sluka went to collect and UNLV told him to kick rocks?

Sounds like he learned an important life lesson.

Agent is an idiot.

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So does the agent get his percentage of the handshake deal? Plus, I heard the collective rep had his fingers crossed when the made the handshake so it didn't count.

Rebel_Luv said:

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Notice that they say "scholarships". Remind me when the NCAA changed the rules to allow schools to directly participate in NIL activities? Early this summer? So while we all know that schools/coaches have been quietly in the mix all along, wouldn't direct overtures be against the rules at the time?

Masked_rebel said:

That statement is a straight bullseye into Sluka's credibility... framing it as a pay for play conversation will make him untouchable for serious big programs..

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His power play just blew up. I have a feeling this is going to get ugly.

Rod_the_Rebel said:

this conference stuff has had me almost done with the school in general…..wasn’t sure what to do and needed a sign, and this morning Slukunt quits because he’s either a piece of crap or we are….hahahahahahaha sign received

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I'm not going to make an uninformed judgement. But, Coach Odom has a very good reputation. Look at the number of players followed him from other schools. To me, that shows loyalty. Additionally, we have a couple of All-Americans on the team, and there doesn't seem to be a problem with broken promises. Fact that Sluka's family went out and got an agent doesn't bode well for him. Technically a verbal is not a binding contract. Likewise, it wasn't Odom who promised him anything, it was an assistant coach (so they say). I find it far more plausible the he did get NIL money but was not satisfied when the team did well after the wins. Also, stories out there that Sluka went to Odom's office and demanded $300,000 more on Monday also sounds plausible. If he hadn't been paid the full $100,000 why would he up the ante?

Inhale schlong, Sluka.

That statement is a straight bullseye into Sluka's credibility... framing it as a pay for play conversation will make him untouchable for serious big programs..

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Masked_rebel said:

He went to the coach because the agent wasnt getting anywhere with the NIL collective. They figured Odom would call them up and tell them to get it done and just keep things moving. Someone over valued their position.

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Does that mean he pays Odom to be his agent? All I’m hearing is that his agent was incompetent and missed on a lot of steps.

Rally around the QB and spread Fresnos cheeks like P. Diddy

Masked_rebel said:

I suspect the team rallies behind Hajj this week and Fresno runs into a buzz saw...

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Hajj was also much sought after. He can run the ball too. I don’t think he has that top end speed of the recently departed guy; but we’re trading like 10% top speed to add 70% throwing ability. Lets not pretend the other guy could consistently make passes.

Hajj had a 70.5% completion rate his senior year at Campbell over 329 passes (61.8% career overall). He can air it out AND run. I thought Hajj would win the nod at the start of the season.

RebelinWA said:

So why did they say he went to Odom, when Odom didn’t make the “promise”? If I were Odom I would have told him to get back to practice too.

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Their narrative does not make sense. Someone walks up to someone else and says, "Hey, your buddy promised me money from a third group. I expect you to see that they pay it, now!!??"

RebelinWA said:

So why did they say he went to Odom, when Odom didn’t make the “promise”? If I were Odom I would have told him to get back to practice too.

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He went to the coach because the agent wasnt getting anywhere with the NIL collective. They figured Odom would call them up and tell them to get it done and just keep things moving. Someone over valued their position.

RebtillDeath said:

??? Must be that highly intelligent trumper
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It means “the f*ck?” And it’s been common term used for a very long time.

Side note: I’m one that will absolutely annihilate you even if we are on the same Rebel side. Shoot your best shot, or sit down and be quiet.

Again, same side right now. Your choice.

So why did they say he went to Odom, when Odom didn’t make the “promise”? If I were Odom I would have told him to get back to practice too.

Rod_the_Rebel said:

Ummmm Dafuq?

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??? Must be that highly intelligent trumper
talk

Bullmastiff 1 said:

That said now down to 2 guys with game experience Marion/Odom may try and dial back the QB run game a little to protect against injury.

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Just punt on every 2nd down. Save the QB for the CFP

Yeah it was $3,000 for 4 Months might wanna check your math Mr. Professor

Well funny thing.

I called the bank and left a message that I wanted to buy a house and I verbally agree to pay 500k.

I haven't heard back yet. It's weird. I mean I'm verbally agreeing. What do they want something in writing? As if!

Masked_rebel said:

Spin... All spin... 6 months since February before season started to get it in writing and secured. Heck 3 months before you graduated, you couldve backed out and gone elsewhere. Thats on the agent.

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Exactly. A verbal non-writing offer? And when was this supposed to be paid that he came here anyway without any money, at season's end?

oneepstein said:

I’m not a lawyer but this where discovery comes in, and why specifically, UNLV and AFA have to refrain from saying the quiet part out loud.

Discovery can be dragged out for forever when you’re talking about monster institutions like this.

Even more reason why you should be allowed to get out while the getting is good… or at least less bad.

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I think the word I was looking for was collusion..

It just took me a 3k word diatribe before I remembered it.

Masked_rebel said:

I suspect the team rallies behind Hajj this week and Fresno runs into a buzz saw...

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It will be either that or the team will be shaken and we get waxed. No in between.