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The Coaching Hire and the NIL Problem

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Coach Crusader, Jan 23, 2026 at 1:22 PM.

  1. Chucktownsteeler

    Chucktownsteeler Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the board, Prowler!
     
    Last edited: Jan 24, 2026 at 8:21 AM
  2. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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    Some of them actually take the opportunity seriously and graduate with degrees in something useful

    I believe only about 50% of NFL players graduated
     
  3. jeh1856

    jeh1856 We want in so we can bark to go out again

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    I was talking to the AstroTurf rep and he said in Texas they were tearing down a 30k seat stadium to put up a 40k seat stadium with private suites all paid for by alumni
     
  4. Mr.wizard

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    But also the majority of players dont make millions in NIL money. The NIL money doesnt take away from the guy who is a scholarship guy who will never get to NFL.
     
  5. Coach Crusader

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    If you don't mind, I'm trying to keep my location a secret due to safety concerns. On this one board a certain member had a beef with me and showed up in my hometown snooping around my family asking questions. My username on that forum was stolen after this incident. Lucky for me, I'm in a totally new area and not in the same state. I'd like to keep it this way, thanks.

    As for your accomplishments as a coach, I'm happy that you got to feel the joy of helping young men become amazing adults and champions in real life. No other feeling like it when you're serving for the greater good.
     
  6. Coach Crusader

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    Your assumption isn't quite right. Their moral compass doesn't necessarily have to align with me. My post above was about the challenges for the new coach in leading these young men. There has to be a rigid team structure implemented by McCarthy where he is a mentor but he is also tough enough to follow a zero tolerance policy.
     
  7. Coach Crusader

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    I think you summed up the reality of the business in the football powerhouse states for sure. Look forward to having more conversations with you as well Joel.
     

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