The college football world has undergone significant changes in recent years. The introduction of NIL money to college sports has caused drastic changes to how teams are run. With players able to make millions of dollars in NIL deals, the transfer portal is used more than ever. Players often use the portal as leverage to get more money out of teams.
Sometimes players appear to take advantage of the system. A notable example involved Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor. Following coach Nick Saban’s retirement in 2023, Proctor transferred to Iowa in the winter transfer window. However, that spring in 2024, Proctor transferred back to the Crimson Tide.
On Friday, a clip from “The Triple Option” podcast was posted on its Instagram account. In the clip, analyst Mark Ingram used the Proctor transfer portal situation as an example of why the current NIL system is program in college football.
“I just don’t understand, like, what are we supposed to do? So, last year, right, Kaydyn Proctor, our best left tackle,” Ingram said. “Could be one of the top one or two tackles in the NFL draft next year. In the spring after Saban retires, he goes and transfers to Iowa, gets paid. Now, I’m glad that he came back, but after the spring (window), he transferred back to Alabama. So he takes the NIL money from Iowa, comes back to Alabama.
“I’m happy he’s in Alabama because he’s a huge player and a huge part of what we’re gonna have this year, but what’s the difference? Until you put rules in place that punish the team or individual that does it, this stuff is gonna continue to happen.”
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Mark Ingram’s Argument Comes in the Wake of a Recent College Football Lawsuit Between Wisconsin and Miami
The conversation around NIL money and the transfer portal has been building this month because of the situation around Wisconsin and Miami. The University of Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against the University of Miami over alleged tampering and interference.
Wisconsin is seeking financial compensation for Miami poaching cornerback Xavier Lucas and interfering with a binding revenue-share contract. It is a groundbreaking decision that has sent shockwaves through the college football world.
Mark Ingram emphasized in the same clip that he supports Wisconsin for this decision.
“So, I agree with Wisconsin, whatever they gave the player, they should get it back,” Ingram said.
Despite the lawsuit, Lucas will not return to Wisconsin next season.
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