Because players weren't getting paid back then.

In Reply to: How is this any different than 1972-73? posted by Dr.Bruin on August 06, 2026 at 15:32:04

Well, actually ...

Maybe some of them were, but not the kind of money we are talking about today. Sam Gilbert and Kentucky boosters weren't handing out millions. Chris Mills' envelop only contained $1,000.

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