Dan Patrick Reacts To UNLV Starting QB Matthew Sluka Leaving Program | 9/25/24

[@DanaHoltzbert]

At Holy Cross, he Crusaded. At UNLV, he Rebelled.

[@Wyndamn]

Christ on the Cross.

[@DavidBagga]

😂👏🏽

[@lamjustadroid]

As a UNLV fan this is hilarious. I think sluka was ass anyways . His completion percentage was so bad lmao

[@markkoep]

Impressive

[@therealdarrell282]

@@lamjustadroidThe football team has to move on without him. They will be fine. UNLV runs a heavy run offense that any QB would love to be up in because you will see a lot of single coverage based upon play action.

[@drn13355]

If I was told I was going to get paid x amount and they didn't pay x amount I would be gone as well.

[@socalgolf9978]

He has no contract also has an agent that’s doing nothing.

[@Crazy_e193]

@@socalgolf9978if there was a verbal agreement then he would have a case however NIL is an unorganized mess and without someone regulating the deals then this will continue to happen

[@therealdarrell282]

@@socalgolf9978He will sit out and go to a school that might not be as good as what he is seeing at UNLV. Holy Cross’ football facilities makes UNLV look like Alabama.

[@EGuala21]

@@socalgolf9978cry more. That’s why they lost their qb Mr technical

[@jeffhuang5061]

@@socalgolf9978 yeah that's his and his agent's fault for not having anything in writing but then again, the coach literally couldn't put anything in writing because that would break the rule of recruiting with NIL money. the rule says that you can only offer NIL after the kid is enrolled. you literally can't say, or have in writing, that you'll get x amount if you come to our school. No, nobody believes that coaches aren't recruiting with NIL money but you also can't "have it in writing". But, this looks terribly bad for UNLV. their words mean nothing. when the coaching staff goes on a recruiting visit and the says "yeah we have a NIL collective, and don't worry, we'll take care of you". that means nothing now.

[@jacobsilva11]

I just don’t understand how he could look bad for leaving when not getting what he was promised. Again wanting players to be more loyal to schools even when they get screwed.

[@markkoep]

“Verbally” means nothing

[@briansmith5293]

He wanted more money that's why he looks bad.

[@jacobsilva11]

@@markkoep I know.

[@jacobsilva11]

@@briansmith5293 how you know? you there with them in the room or are you going on the same info I am? Nobody knows exactly what’s happened. I’m just saying it’s bad both ways. I didn’t like how they guys came at him and attacked his character

[@briansmith5293]

@@jacobsilva11 I live in Las Vegas is how I know bub 🤣

[@jaredgarrison333]

The school made a promise and did not keep up their end. If that is true I don’t blame the kid for looking after himself.

[@harrysusi5526]

It’s not about a promise it’s business and he and his representatives failed.

[@lestersmith7]

I’m sure there are a lot of people who are bashing him and trashing his character, but I know this is the last thing he wants to do and it probably wasn’t an easy decision. I admired the way he played the position. Showed a lot of heart and a competitive spirit during that Kansas game. He may not be the most talented with Heisman and NFL potential, but he has all the characteristics you can’t coach. He’s a true competitor who leaves it all out on the field. He reminds me of that TCU qb Max Dugan who carried that team on his back all the way to the national championship game. I still don’t know how he avoided those multiple sacks and tackles during that 3rd&goal from around the 13 where he was able to reach the 1. I’m sure he hates not being able to play, but he needs to do what’s best for him and his future. Has my respect.

[@redrocklead]

More importantly, Las Vegas boosters can't clip off $100K? Tark would laugh.

[@TerryTitus-w1s]

He was never going to get that much

[@kevinarzola4781]

@@TerryTitus-w1she’s the second player this year leaving for the same reason. UNLV illegally recruited him and then Fd him. Classic Vegas tactic.

[@TerryTitus-w1s]

@@kevinarzola4781 didn't get it in writing,wasn't worth that much

[@kevinarzola4781]

@@TerryTitus-w1s he’s already got a 1 mil offer. Look it up. UNLV clearly lied here and broke many rules. Look up First Takes breakdown of it. UNLVs program is over

[@MichaelBrown-ti1un]

Tark would kill it in this era. Rest in peace to the 🐐 college basketball coach.

[@jmprov356]

The more I hear the story, the more I believe the kid. UNLV states they agreed on a) $3000 moving stipend, and b) $3000/mo for 4 months. WHY would he pick up stakes and go all the way across the country TO UNLV!!!??? For $3k travel reimbursement??? I highly doubt it.

[@kevinpopham2956]

Exactly. Average college quarterbacks are making $500k/yr in NIL. $100k sounds about right for an FCS quarterback transferring to a G5 school to compete for a starting job. But all they offered him was $3k?

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Holy Cross has never been described as being in the middle of nowhere. Worcester, MA is an urban/suburban area just west of Boston, and a stadium 20 yards from the major freeway in MA.

[@byergo]

This is the kiss of death for the UNLV football program.

[@Scarlet01812]

This is the kiss of death of this kids entire career…at anything

[@Hknowsfights]

@@Scarlet01812you must just be dumb. He transfers to a way better school next year. UNLV is a shit hole and below his level.

[@TerryTitus-w1s]

Not when they have a great coach and defense.By the way,the offense will be fine!

[@ccr35582]

@@Scarlet01812uhh nah lmao. He’ll enter the portal, go to a school that isn’t a complete amateur hour situation and do just fine

[@cameroncook3863]

Dont blame him a bit. Exspecily if hes not going pro and he wants to get a little money for yr last year. Market is the market

[@rexdink]

Pulling a bait and switch and giving 'em a used Honda Accord ain't gonna cut it any longer.

[@thegoldengatesound]

Deals a deal

[@klardfarkus3891]

It is like expecting continuing to work for an employer out of loyalty even though they are not receiving their pay checks.

[@GetTalor]

I get some of you guys are old school and dont like what he did but if any of your jobs offered you something and didnt deliver you wouldnt work there anymore. This is bad business on UNLV side and i think the whole "he tried to renegotiate" story is a complete lie. Why would he bother asking for more when he hasnt even received the original 100k?

[@Superstrikesagain]

they arent old school just stupid though it was dumb for him to go into a agreement without writting

[@GetTalor]

@@Superstrikesagain I agree, he will have to learn from this but what I think is actually important to take away from this is that this particular coach lied to his face and took advantage of a kid that put trust in him to deliver on his offer.

[@OakHillSoulman]

All he had was a verbal commitment from the offensive coordinator. I kind of feel bad for the kid but it seems kind of stupid to not get anything in writing. What a mess NIL is. There seems to be no rules.

[@jeffhuang5061]

the school couldn't give him anything in writing even if they wanted to, because whatever they have in writing would literally incriminate them. you're not supposed to recruit with promise of x amount of NIL money. of course, we all know that the coaches are literally doing that but for the most part the schools are standing on their words and taking care of players. sounds like in this case, UNLV is backing out of their verbal agreement. not sure why they would do that cuz that makes your program look really bad and if true, will hurt their recruiting for years to come.

[@lukebryant5017]

@@jeffhuang5061you just have your NIL trust write up a contract lol verbal means nothing, how many kids get recruited and promised time yet end up riding pine for a year or so? It’s recruiting, it’s not good but it is what it is. Walking away from a 3-0 team when you’re QB1 looks awful no matter what and it reeks of poaching/tampering

[@jeffreymancini409]

Rules? Sluka had an agent who neglected to get his NIL deal in writing and paid in full prior to the season starting. The kid goy crummy representation.

[@kevinarzola4781]

@@jeffreymancini409dude UNLV is done after this lmao This is the second player this year alone leaving them. UNLV admitted to illegally recruiting Matt before the portal opened and now this with TWO players where both are leaving lmao. UNLV is over.

[@jeffreymancini409]

@@kevinarzola4781 Yeah sure dude you must be an expert

[@tomchrisfield7348]

What i read about this was, he was promised $100 grand, and they only paid him $12 grand, shorting him $88 grand, so he's leaving. It seems like the UNLV boosters would cough up the money to make him stay. This will happen a lot more in the future.

[@pauloak3157]

No Pay No Play

[@bthome123]

Dan Patrick is the biggest hypocrite when it comes to NIL. He pushed for the paying of college players and now he’s whining about the result. It’s all content for him. Shame.

[@klardfarkus3891]

The problem is they don’t have any rules yet. People take advantage of that and lie and manipulate to take advantage of people.

[@deanalbertson7203]

Dan said there should be standard contracts.

[@klardfarkus3891]

@@deanalbertson7203 they need some governing rules. Like contract law provides the rules without requiring standard contracts.

[@TerryTitus-w1s]

There was tons of info out there before his show,then he finds it at the end of the show,click bait to keep ratings goibg!!!

[@jemazondo9331]

@@deanalbertson7203 NO STANDARD CONTRACTS! NO CAPS!🙅‍♂️ The courts have already ruled that there’s no legal reason to prevent players from being compensated. There’s no legal argument for putting caps on the amounts either. “But they’re just kids” isn’t an argument.

[@KaisasDad]

Schools used to get in trouble for taking $$$ FROM Boosters. Now it's schools giving $$$ TO Boosters.

[@thomascarey2941]

If folks think the UNLV episode is bizarre, there is a situation in Arizona that is even more crazy. An article in The Arizona Republic today reports on a high school freshman basketball player getting a NIL arrangement with his high school that meets the Arizona high school standards for an NIL. Who has heard of high school players getting a NIL? He also travels some distance to his high school because of open enrollment in Arizona.

[@brotherLee340]

I haven't heard but I know it was coming. Most states have passed laws that allow high school kids to get NIL

[@lawrencefranck9417]

It’s a thing and it not rare

[@boxingpurses80]

I look at it like this when your in college you should still be playing for the love of the Game. NIL has taken the Genuine love of the Game my generation had.

[@kevinarzola4781]

Dan didn’t cover it all. UNLV illegally recruited Matt from Holy Cross before the portal as well. UNLV has violated the rules in every way possible to get him but suddenly “They’re by the book” lmao what a joke. Also the running back is leaving for a similar issue if promises.

[@phays10]

Lol. Yeah the those rules are never enforced. My team has had multiple players taken that way.

[@jeffreymancini409]

Yeah sure UNLV recruited a QB out of Holy Cross who was out of eligibility so he could get a fifth year to play because he is not good enough for the NFL much less the CFL. Your post is ridiculous. In fact it is down right moronic

[@kevinarzola4781]

@@jeffreymancini409 nice try coach Odom

[@jeffreymancini409]

@@kevinarzola4781 You know zero about Coach Odom and UNLV football. They run a clean program. Take the train.

[@JDmix123]

The RB is not leaving for the same thing.

[@BigginsInAmerica]

We've reached a point where a quarterback who completes 43.8% of his passes is considered pretty good because he can rush for 100 yards. That's sad.

[@jaredgarrison333]

And the team is undefeated and ranked with him at qb

[@BigginsInAmerica]

@@jaredgarrison333 Lots of teams are undefeated after 3 games especially considering most teams haven't played any real competition. Michigan State was undefeated after 3 games because they played Prairie View. I've never heard of Prairie View in my life.

[@TempeSoldier123]

How did you feel when coaches were getting paid millions whole kids weren’t able to buy pizza during the week?

[@BigginsInAmerica]

@@TempeSoldier123 That's weird my friends on the offensive line got called into the coach's office and told they had to eat 2 pizzas before they could leave in order to gain weight. Jim Harbaugh got suspended last year by the NCAA for buying a couple kids cheeseburgers.

[@therealdarrell282]

@@BigginsInAmericaPrairie View A&M loss 80 consecutive games in a row in football. That is a fact. It was from 1989 through 1998.

[@youngzeus87]

Glad he did this first. So we can note the reactions when "other" players do this. I feel like the media is going lite on him. Let's hope they keep the same energy when demo changes.

[@handsanitizer64]

Wtf is wrong with you people? You left ESPN for what reason??? What about your teammates at ESPN?!?!? You are all bad teammates.

[@socalgolf9978]

Portals every year is brutal

[@rickmenasco322]

Just like the AAU is destroying high school basketball (@ least in TX), the NIL & transfer portal is destroying college athletics.

[@re8746]

Yes it is. Pay to play is the norm now.

[@shrim1481]

"I make money betting on college football every week, and TV networks and Corporations make millions on college football, but paying players and athlete autonomy is where I draw the line!" - wh-ite people.

[@williamcowell1889]

They’re semi pro players now.

[@buzzkillington3840]

@@shrim1481 Ya cuz we're better than you

[@shrim1481]

@@buzzkillington3840 At what? Aging faster? Getting skin cancer?

[@angeloangelojoseph1494]

Oh oh, it hit the National news! Even Dan Patrick is talking about it!

[@mariohornsby40]

Are these NIL deals contracts? How you breach a contract on both sides?

[@MakeGamingGreatAgainMGGA]

Kids smart hell definitely get at least 100,000 next year

[@moogs05]

He’s been in college 8 years he should be smart .

[@RussellSantiago-k6l]

@@moogs05nice one

[@hawlikd]

So what's the problem dan. I call that breach of contract.

[@stevegonzales3612]

I laugh every time I hear people like you say, "He just left and isn't committed to his teammates and the university!" A.) You don't know the circumstances behind his reasons, but B.) the reality is NOBODY is committed to any one teams since NIL. That includes coaches. The players go where the monies lead them and loyalty no longer exist!!... I've been watching college football since the 60s and understand that as the decades go forward, so does the evolution/changes in the game, but this NIL is simply ridiculous! Not that I am against players getting paid, but because the NIL had no strict guidelines, mandates/rules that (ALL) should adhere to!?

[@Jimmyd134]

U must have never played a sport then. U don’t do that to ur teammates.

[@stevegonzales3612]

@Jimmyd134 You're correct. You don't do that to a teammate, your college, or your fan base! Or I should say you didn't back do that 30/40/50 years ago... but loyalty is no longer a factor in a students athletes' decisions when money is involved?

[@Tippycanoe-y2i]

The loyalty perspective from fans and university has been overplayed. Because the universities don’t give a, you know, about former players who didn’t become a superstar in the NFL. Or whatever major sport. They don’t care about the injuries that come back to cripple them later on. the universities are only out for themselves and have been for the last 50 years. It’s time to get rid of the NCAA and go to a minor league system.

[@rickwood9938]

This is all about money. He is protecting his chance to make money like everyone else.

[@jeffreyhutchins6527]

Pretty good QB completing 43% of his passes. Okay

[@hrpickinstuff]

He's a good runner. He's just as dangerous running the ball

[@Matttaylor016]

​@@hrpickinstuffhe was being sarcastic. He's not the reason UNLV is 3-0.

[@salvatoreregalbuto5444]

@@Matttaylor016they have 12 tds he has 7 of them

[@wayne387]

UNLV looking bad. I believe the kid.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Todd is totally correct. Marvin as well. I always loved watching Sluka in the Patriot League, total respect. He might have been an NFL prospect at some position, no longer. He is a Taysom Hill virtual clone.

[@jerryjones2818]

His agent said he was promised 100 grand, got 3K "moving" money

[@rejean2744]

Sluka's not lying , can't say the same for UNLV.

[@Kendell062]

I grew up during the Tark years, and it makes me smile thinking about how he would feel about UNLV losing a player who salary he could have covered with a lunch or a phone call with a casino owner

[@djelliott3158]

I believe he already has another school lined up and already spoke with the coaching staff.

[@lukebryant5017]

Imho i think he was contacted, tried getting UNLV to renegotiate, they said no and he said see ya

[@shawn6986]

@@lukebryant5017 You thought wrong.....listening to these idiots, who know nothing, you bought into it. The promised him 100K, the changed it to $3,000/month for 4 months. Screwing him out of 88K. The running back has also decided to leave the team for the same reasons. This is just UNLV being UNLV. Screwing their students financially every chance they get

[@dr.awkward9075]

He was told by assistant coach he would get $100.000. He actually only 'agreed' to a $3.000 per month deal for 4 months.

[@roadwheels1]

The ASSISTANT saying “at least $100,000” should have been a huge red flag. Is he authorized to make offers? What is the threshold to make $100,000? What would be needed to make over $100,000? Did the head coach or AD know about this “offer”? Is this a lump sum payment, or installments? More info is needed.

[@Chalk89]

Dan, how the hell does your team not have more information on this? It has been documented - he was promised $100k by assistant coach Odom during a recruiting trip then the HC said Odom did not have authorization to offer such a promise.

[@TerryTitus-w1s]

Ratings,click bait,he's trying to stay relevant for a few minutes!!

[@777tmack]

So universities can chase money, leave historic conferences like the Pac-12, and end up in the Atlantic Coast Conference or Big Ten-even when they’re touching the Pacific Ocean. But heaven forbid a player tries to get what he was promised.

[@phays10]

How do we know he was actually offered the money?

[@DavidPetrous]

Does the NCAA get a percentage of NIL money?

[@TerryTitus-w1s]

He should have gotten it in writing. If it sounds too good to be true,it probably is!!!

[@Sheckyize]

I’m looking at this guys stats and he has a sub 50% pass completion and 300yrds though 3 games and 200 rush yards it what way is this guy able to make these demands he’s a replacement level player

[@jeffreymancini409]

Dan: Seriously have your team pull up Walter Byers Wikpedia page. Read what he said about UNLV in the 1970's.. That is all you need to know what the NCAA thinks of UNLV. I can see them showing up this weekend.

[@Bryan-L]

Get it in writing!

[@hrpickinstuff]

Would you work another shift if your boss hasn't paid you what you argeed on for 2 months?

[@lukebryant5017]

If I didn’t sign anything then it would be on me, if I did then I would be going to court to get what I’m owed and then some lol

[@Lawrence-k4d]

Kind of a little weird that a college can tell a kid that if you work hard a get a degree certain jobs will be available to you. Then after incurring a lot of debt and getting a degree the market turns and you are left getting a job doing anything other than what you studied for. Tough luck pal, make sure to keep paying your student loans back. Now a college kid sees ahead of time he is getting hosed and opts out. College amazed at the audacity. Bait and switch has been a college tradition forever.

[@stingrey1571]

GET THAT MONEY!!!!!

[@uc95nu51]

Have any of those NIL deals been taken back from the "student" athlete during the season for underperforming? Not after the season is over but 4 to 5 games into the season.

[@EGuala21]

Do coaches have to pay back money after they lose every game? wtf kind of question is that

[@uc95nu51]

@@EGuala21 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮 🌮????

[@Mateogreat]

@@EGuala21coaches have guaranteed contracts that have been negotiated

[@EvilTheOne]

The unregulated NIL is chaos for the NCAA. There needs to be regulations for these payouts.

[@weeknders]

He was selling out Allegiant. Unlv ranked 23 in the nation. Now unlv is going to suck. They should come up with the $$$ they will make that money back in the bowl game.

[@drag0..]

UNLV will definitely take a hit but he’s not that good of a qb. He is a good athlete but the kid can’t throw the ball

[@EGuala21]

@@drag0..they’ll lose every game for the rest of the season. They should’ve paid him the money point blank

[@weeknders]

@drag0.. He wins. Unlv has had plenty of qbs who could throw the ball. The game is based on wins and loses. Not your fantasy stats. Smarten up.

[@btbarr16]

Let the Supreme Court figure out your business model, and this is what you get. Can these guys be paid. Yes! How is that supposed to work? Fuck if we know, you figure it out. NCAA and the universities should have seen this train coming way before they let the Supreme Court opened the flood gates.

[@JustSomeGuy009]

That's not the courts job. Not their fault. They rule on the legality of the case presented. If they start dictating how something is to be done they just create other problems. Also if what is being done is illegal then lawsuits will follow. Just like what would happen if you work for a company in America and they withhold your pay. If the universities are doing something illegal then they will be vulnerable to lawsuits. Laws can be written to address certain issues if deemed necessary, but that's the job of the legislative branch of government, not the supreme court. Otherwise everyone has the freedom to not enter into dealings with these universities of they are not engaging in fair and honest business.

[@johnseurynck3720]

I thought NIL money could not be conditioned on attendance at a specific school?

[@ltsgoyanks]

This why people were screaming NOOOOO to NIL... NOW we have to have binding contracts... d'fck? This is College Sports.

[@joshb2686]

How are you not supposed to be recruited with NIL? Like what?

[@hartsickdisciple]

Is anything in writing?

[@jaredgarrison333]

Was it in writing he needs to stay no matter what? Look out for yourself?

[@EGuala21]

Yeah all those Ls they about to take will 100% be recorded

[@Richard-od7yd]

RULE #8 of the FERENGI RULES OF ACQUISITION clearly state that a Contract is a Contract . Until it isn't. 😂

[@thoughtfulbobcat1872]

Teaches college kids to get everything in writing.

[@tylerhoward3368]

True but this guy was no kid. It’s his fifth year, he should’ve known. His dad was also in the meeting where they came to that verbal agreement. Honestly it might be more of the dad’s fault, he really should’ve known.

[@jaredgarrison333]

And if not and see your worth, get out while you can.

[@1987BillyBob]

If college coaches and teams want to set a tone they will blacklist him and no one will pick him up at all. Send a message to other players that try this.

[@Redmenace96]

Comments section just is reactionary and abusive; make heroes and villains. I just think the kid was dumb. Perfectly natural. He is fighting for money he never had. His biggest asset is his playing ability. He just kinda neutralized that by walking away from a top 25 program, and a winning record. Why does he think he is going to find that again? If I'm a HC, I have no interest in his abilities or putting him in my program for one year. He just traded away his future, to make a point.

[@zacharyellis4843]

Hard to play a team sport when “everybody is out for themselves”

[@times2duel]

We're not here to make friends, we're here to make money. Get your bag, forget what people think

[@Matttaylor016]

It's 100k, if he was the reason UNLV was ranked, they'd pay the kid. He's not.

[@hugedabs5827]

He did exactly what he should have

[@MrSoulauctioneer]

I don't blame the kid at all, and now they're screwed.

[@gregsmith230]

That’s Vegas baby!

[@Liam_Maddog]

…and some people are saying money ruins college sports! Nah.

[@syrupusurper3774]

Never hate the player when the game is clearly to blame.

[@lukebryant5017]

Eh, the player is also clearly to blame as well lol leaving a 3-0 team as the clear leader is whack asf

[@btbarr16]

Not supposed to recruit with NIL? Who is regulating that rule? There is no way schools aren't doing this. Remember when even Saban was saying things in pressers that sounded like anti-NIL talk but was really a message to boosters like, "you guys better open up the checkbooks if you want us to compete with schools in major metropolitan areas." I still believe that's why Saban retired. He knew Alabama money did not equal Alabama football's reputation as winners. He knew Alabama wasn't going to compete with California money. Does that mean a California team stays winning a lot? No, but it does mean the talent pool for Alabama just shrank. Look at Texas now. They got enough football history even if not in recent years, but they also got that Texas money. Schools used to compete for recruits based on exposure. We win, which means there's a better chance you get noticed. A school like Texas can tick all the boxes now, including NIL money.

[@houndjr40]

The RB left also for the same reason

[@theodorewilliamdauterive332]

UNLV is the corporation in this story. It's not shocking that they lied and are now smearing someone. Good for him and he won't be the last.

[@michaelk9284]

Man this whole player's getting paid thing is blowing up quick. I don't think it's gonna stick around. I can't watch a football game without going a minute and a 1/2 without hearing the phrase transfer portal. Also, also, players need to stop putting the third or junior. Or the second on the back of their jerseys it's old it's stupid it needs to stop and it needs to be talked about

[@scotte2177]

Haha michaelk sounds interesting

[@bernardsimsic9334]

you guy don'yt need to know and you all of a sudden don't like him saying the deal is off.

[@davidn.527]

Always ask for the money up front. Or half now, half later.

[@alexchou4945]

Good for the kid.

[@RichardSheeran]

If NIL and the school has to stand up for the commitment they make. Shouldn’t the school be able to put stipulation on his play. After all they want it to be a business, right? You want 100k, we want to win the conference.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

Dude it’s not the NFL. These kids are working and competing.

[@marcusmatthews8255]

There’s no standardized NIL contract

[@Dalife2013]

These 4 have no idea what goes into playing football. If he wasn't lied to then he would of never been there . There are thousands of ex college football player who suffer life changing injuries that are discarded by there teams when they where no more use to them so I'm all for each player making decisions base on what's best for themselves.

[@jeffreymancini409]

Dan: Sluka left UNLV because he said he had an unfulfilled NIL deal reneged upon. As we investigate Sluka had hired an agent named Martin Cromartie I believe. The agent neglected to protect his client by not getting this NIL deal in writing through the official UNLV NIL collective, It's a way to cement your NIL deal to be fulfilled. This is the reality of this situation: A fifth year QB who can run not throw so he has no future in the NFL let alone the CFL. The team is 3-0 conquerors of BIG 12 opponents Houston and Kansas. Barry Odom, the coach has a great team. Right now considering that the Raiders have issues he has this town's attention in football. We have stunk since 1984 when Randall Cunningham was here. So Odom, the former hard nosed linebacker from Missouri, who also coached there in the SEC has brought a culture to Las Vegas and candidly Sluka's departure will not hurt this team in fact it will galvanize these kids because that is the kind of culture that Barry Odom has implemented. He's been a real god send to UNLV. After stinking since they fired Harvey Hyde in the 80's the team has done very little. John Robinson had I think one good year as did Bobby Houk,the Montana legend. That's been about it until Barry showed up.Sluka is a fifth year senior from Holy Cross. The lesson of this NIL collective beef is that the kids must get adequate legal representation. Set yourself up an LLC and prosper. I am baffled why the business majors at these schools are not properly assisting in branding their remarkably skilled class mates. As for Sluka he's a good kid who got mad because quite frankly his agent didn't take care of him. Very sad.

[@bryansingleton9931]

Thanks Barry

[@RCS117]

The assistant coach should be fired. Any coach should be able to make offers while on recruiting trips. If they’re making offers they aren’t empowered to make, then they shouldn’t be part of the team. Imagine any other profession and an employee makes contract offers they’re not empowered to make. They would out in a flash.

[@JK-br1mu]

He's a bum, let him go. 43% completion rate this year. Great TD to Int ratio though, 6 to 1.

[@Richard-od7yd]

DUDE !!?? You're playing at UNLV not OHIO STATE !! You have a back up career planned at this point I would hope .

[@Scorpionbite8]

After that big Kansas win, he definately deserved to inquire about his agreement and money. BTW... DIL is ruining college sports.

[@Rik3n]

Hard to believe NIL isn't the main recruiting tool when Ohio State is bragging about spending $20 million on players.

[@packguy06]

Get use to this! Get better representation.

[@gregorymather8163]

This drama is juvenile. People lie (in all directions). Normal prudent people get contracts. You won’t know who is telling the truth or who is twisting the truth for some ulterior motive. It would be surprising if any college football coach wants any activity at all with that player or any player who exhibits that behavior.

[@damienboyd677]

And now it’ll be surprising if any great prospect want to consider UNLV after this shady situation.

[@adamrobinette6832]

There is literally no record of the kid being promised anything. And now his Dad was saying it was and OC that made the promise. Not the University and not the Head Coach. If that is true, then why would you jump on the word of one dude that can't even make that decision, and no contract? But quite honestly, it sounds way more sketch on the side of the kid now that the Dad is talking. And it sounds a lot like Dad may be more involved in this mess than the kid. I'm glad that this show isn't doing a Stephen A Smith, and actually looking at the situation, and seeing that something smells funny.....before publicly trashing the University.

[@ogieoglethorpe3788]

why would he move if there was not promises made?

[@adamrobinette6832]

@@ogieoglethorpe3788 why would you move if your promise was supposedly with an OC, that can't authorize that kind of payout, and there was no contract?

[@re8746]

College football is such a sham today. Paying players has and will ruin the game. Saban said so.

[@bman6502]

But of course, Saban received like $10m per year.. he got his money…

[@re8746]

@@bman6502 Coach's have always been paid. Players were suppose to play ball for a free education. That education did cost money. That is their payment. Is that not enough?

[@damienboyd677]

⁠@@re8746not even close in a multi-million dollar business. Someone can get a scholarship without getting a concussion from a 260 lb defensive end. I deserve more if I do that and make your program millions on top of that.

[@sanyr80]

They've been paying players for 50 years. When is the ruination set to begin?

[@gabestackson4476]

🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢😂

[@MikeM-np4od]

Sounds like he was just talking to a assistant coach that had no authority and he just took it as fact

[@dudebro4361]

10 minutes to basically say we don't know anything. classic sports talk radio. 100% speculation.

[@phays10]

All nil did was give the elite programs more ability to stay above everyone else. Good for the athletes but most athletic departments do not make money. How many schools have made the CFP since the start? Pretty sure it's less than 10. How many have won? Like four? The sport is... Ruined.

[@chrissnape9537]

I read that he signed for $8.1 million

[@StephenSiconolfi]

No pay no play

[@shawn6986]

UNLV is known for screwing their students. Pulling pell grants, and financial commitments. Hope UNLV loses all their games. Had a chance to go to the PAC 12, they were about to be on more national televised games for being ranked. The Football department was about to lose millions and I couldn't be more happy. Good for this young man! HE DID NOT GO FOR A RENEGOTIATION. If you hear rumors.....don't repeat them, be better. Don't make rumors. BE BETTER