Kirk Herbstreit
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Yeah, I've kind of stayed out of that world a little bit. I haven't seen a whole lot of reaction intentionally just because I know 80% of the people are thrilled. 20% are going to be jackasses. So I just decided it's one thing to take shots at me. But if you take a shot at my kid and you want to get in a fight, it's not hard for me to want to do that. So I just try to ignore that.
Yeah, I've kind of stayed out of that world a little bit. I haven't seen a whole lot of reaction intentionally just because I know 80% of the people are thrilled. 20% are going to be jackasses. So I just decided it's one thing to take shots at me. But if you take a shot at my kid and you want to get in a fight, it's not hard for me to want to do that. So I just try to ignore that.
Yeah, I've kind of stayed out of that world a little bit. I haven't seen a whole lot of reaction intentionally just because I know 80% of the people are thrilled. 20% are going to be jackasses. So I just decided it's one thing to take shots at me. But if you take a shot at my kid and you want to get in a fight, it's not hard for me to want to do that. So I just try to ignore that.
that stuff the best that I can and just kind of stay focused on the positive. What an opportunity for him. You know, this is a kid that grew up a lifelong Ohio State fan of all my kids. Like he's the guy that cried when they lose games. Like he's an Ohio State junkie. Ohio State did not really pursue him to the point of offering him a scholarship.
that stuff the best that I can and just kind of stay focused on the positive. What an opportunity for him. You know, this is a kid that grew up a lifelong Ohio State fan of all my kids. Like he's the guy that cried when they lose games. Like he's an Ohio State junkie. Ohio State did not really pursue him to the point of offering him a scholarship.
that stuff the best that I can and just kind of stay focused on the positive. What an opportunity for him. You know, this is a kid that grew up a lifelong Ohio State fan of all my kids. Like he's the guy that cried when they lose games. Like he's an Ohio State junkie. Ohio State did not really pursue him to the point of offering him a scholarship.
And they were close to, they're like, listen, man, this new rule, that's the big thing with this new world that you talked about. Right now, you can have 85 on scholarship, but 125 are in the program. Well, the new world that you're referring to, this rev share, football is going to be affected. It's going to go down to 105. So you can only have 105 guys on your team.
And they were close to, they're like, listen, man, this new rule, that's the big thing with this new world that you talked about. Right now, you can have 85 on scholarship, but 125 are in the program. Well, the new world that you're referring to, this rev share, football is going to be affected. It's going to go down to 105. So you can only have 105 guys on your team.
And they were close to, they're like, listen, man, this new rule, that's the big thing with this new world that you talked about. Right now, you can have 85 on scholarship, but 125 are in the program. Well, the new world that you're referring to, this rev share, football is going to be affected. It's going to go down to 105. So you can only have 105 guys on your team.
Now, you can put 105 on scholarship, but a lot of these guys are not. They're just kind of in a wait-and-see approach. So guys like my son, Chase, who was kind of like that last, fighting for those last couple spots for a scholarship or potentially a PWO, which would be a preferred walk-on. He's kind of in that area where he's fighting.
Now, you can put 105 on scholarship, but a lot of these guys are not. They're just kind of in a wait-and-see approach. So guys like my son, Chase, who was kind of like that last, fighting for those last couple spots for a scholarship or potentially a PWO, which would be a preferred walk-on. He's kind of in that area where he's fighting.
Now, you can put 105 on scholarship, but a lot of these guys are not. They're just kind of in a wait-and-see approach. So guys like my son, Chase, who was kind of like that last, fighting for those last couple spots for a scholarship or potentially a PWO, which would be a preferred walk-on. He's kind of in that area where he's fighting.
Most of those guys, big schools like Michigan, Ohio State, and Notre Dame, the schools that he was looking at the most, they're almost, hey, why don't you go to the MAAC? We're going to bring in this portal guy who we know a little bit more about. And they're really not into developing young players and investing and hoping that they become a great player. So Che got a huge opportunity to do this.
Most of those guys, big schools like Michigan, Ohio State, and Notre Dame, the schools that he was looking at the most, they're almost, hey, why don't you go to the MAAC? We're going to bring in this portal guy who we know a little bit more about. And they're really not into developing young players and investing and hoping that they become a great player. So Che got a huge opportunity to do this.
Most of those guys, big schools like Michigan, Ohio State, and Notre Dame, the schools that he was looking at the most, they're almost, hey, why don't you go to the MAAC? We're going to bring in this portal guy who we know a little bit more about. And they're really not into developing young players and investing and hoping that they become a great player. So Che got a huge opportunity to do this.
Jerome Moore and his staff believe that I think they've seen his competitive spirit, his fire and what he did on the field this year to give him this opportunity. And You know, it's very different for our family because our family behind the scenes is scarlet and gray our whole lives.
Jerome Moore and his staff believe that I think they've seen his competitive spirit, his fire and what he did on the field this year to give him this opportunity. And You know, it's very different for our family because our family behind the scenes is scarlet and gray our whole lives.
Jerome Moore and his staff believe that I think they've seen his competitive spirit, his fire and what he did on the field this year to give him this opportunity. And You know, it's very different for our family because our family behind the scenes is scarlet and gray our whole lives.
You know, Big Cat, it'd be like you having a son that he's Wisconsin born and bred, brainwashed, and all of a sudden he goes to Michigan.
You know, Big Cat, it'd be like you having a son that he's Wisconsin born and bred, brainwashed, and all of a sudden he goes to Michigan.