I'm not convinced UCLA has the NIL funds to compete at the highest...

In Reply to: You have to be kidding posted by TJJ on May 10, 2026 at 00:20:01

level of D1. Right now, it seems to me Chesney is signing players the Bruins got before Chip and Foster.

Definitely good enough for a winning season. Unlikely to be competitive this season against Oregon and Michigan. And will be swimming upstream against Illinois and Minnesota. The rivalry game is a tossup and Riley seems capable of losing to anyone.

8 wins feels like the absolute ceiling to me. 7 likely, and 6 possible with a bad break or two.

I'll believe the NIL is "significantly stepped up" when Chesney signs a 5-star (one that actually plays like one on the field).

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• The key here is sustainability. BluBlood 20:40:46 05/11/26 (2)
  • more of a question that you address... barrya 08:15:37 05/12/26 (1)
    • I don't quite get your response. BluBlood 22:26:36 05/12/26 (0)

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