College football’s complaint box is stuffed full, and the categories of gripes vary.
On the list: the advent of NIL (name, image and likeness) and revenue-sharing payments going directly to players, shredding the perceived sanctity of amateurism; widespread conference realignment disregarding geography and ruining traditions; and expansion of the College Football Playoff further watering down the yesteryear importance to stay nearly perfect in the regular season.
But how the NCAA transfer portal has churned up rosters year over year might top the list, with many fans roaring variations of “I don’t know who’s on my team anymore!”
The Gophers are no exception, with more than 20 new players coming from all over the map to play for Minnesota this fall.
But help is on the way. The Pioneer P