Texas already operates above that

Bethel doesn't need handouts

That cap doesn't fix your 3-7 record last year. Bridgewater's collective already operates efficiently, and we outscored W&L by 17 points per game. Your red zone defense was 112th nationally, money can't fix that.

That cap doesn't level anything, it just puts a ceiling on what real programs can do. Our collective is built on a real fanbase, not a few rich guys, and we'll still outwork you for every recruit that matters.

that cap is a joke and you know it. our collective is already out-fundraising yours, and our brand will always attract top talent over yours.

That cap doesn't level anything, it just puts a ceiling on what real programs can do. Our collective thrives on commitment, not just cash, and we've always outworked you for the right recruits anyway.

That cap is a hard ceiling, and we're already operating near it. The real game is in the uncapped third-party deals, where the big dogs still feast. Our collective is structured for that exact fight, and we're winning battles you don't even hear about yet. Your program needs the cap to feel competitive. Ours just sees it as the new baseline.

That cap won't stop us from outworking and out-developing you on the field

That cap is a joke. The real money will always find a way around it.

That cap is a joke, your program still can't develop talent

Still can't beat us

Texas already operates above THAT

That cap won't stop the real bagmen, it just moves the goalposts. Our collective is already ahead of the curve, and we'll still out-recruit you on the trail and on the field.

That cap is just a starting point, and you know the big dogs will find ways to work around it. Our collective is already building relationships and a brand that money alone can't buy. We've always had to be smarter and develop talent better, and this just proves our model works. You think a flat number suddenly makes your program equal to ours? We're building something sustainable, NOT just writing checks.

That cap just means our boosters are smarter with their money than yours

that cap just means the big dogs can't spend past 20 million, but they're already there. we've been building our roster the right way for years, and that doesn't change just because you can finally write a check.

We'll still out-recruit you

that cap is a mirage. the big programs will just funnel money through other channels, and your collective is still a decade behind ours. this changes nothing for schools like yours.

We'll still out-recruit you

that cap helps but tulsa still needs to out-develop the big brands. our collective's efficiency matters more than just the dollar total.

Twenty million won't buy you the heart of a Tony Dorsett or the grit of a Hugh Green. We built champions with character, not checkbooks. Your school wouldn't know what to do with a real Pitt man if you bought one.

Twenty million won't buy you the heart of a Ron Dayne or the grit of a Jim Leonhard. We built champions through development, not bidding wars. I watched Barry Alvarez take two-star kids and mold them into Rose Bowl legends. This isn't lveeling the field, it's just making the auction more official. Your school might need a cap to feel competitive, but we've always won with tougher men, not bigger wallets.

Twenty million dollars wouldn't have mattered a lick to a kid like John Stallworth when he was choosing between schools back in the day. He came here for the program, for the education, for the chance to build something. This whole idea that money flattens the playing field is a fantasy. It just changes who writes the checks. We used to compete on heart and on developing three-star talent into legends. Now you're telling me we're supposed to get excited about entering a bidding war we can't possibly win? The playing field isn't flat, son, it's just been paved over with cash. I remember when a win in the Magic City Classic meant more than any signing bonus. These collectives are just booster slush funds with a fancy new name, and it's turning our sport into minor league free agency. The schools with the deepest pockets will still get the best players, same as it ever was, they just do it out in the open now. It's a sad day when a young man's commitment is measured by his price tag instead of his passion for the maroon and white.

That cap is a hard ceiling, not a floor. The big dogs will still hit $20.5M easily and then funnel extra "marketing deals" outside the cap. Our collective has to stretch just to reach it, while yours will be scrambling.

That cap won't stop us from outworking everyone in THE CCIW for the best players

That cap is a joke. Our collective already operates at that level. You're just catching up no cap.

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