(05-18-2015 01:13 PM)49RFootballNow Wrote:  

(05-18-2015 11:59 AM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  As the stipend amounts stand now ("now" being the operative word here, as I could see these amounts ballooning eventually) I don't understand why a recruit would choose School A over School B because School A is paying a few thousand more per year than School B. If a student-athlete is really swayed by $10K - $15K extra over the course of four years when making a decision about where they want their degree to come from and what program would best help them go pro in their sport (assuming they're in basketball, baseball or football), that doesn't exactly bode well for their long-term decision making for the rest of their life.

I agree with previous posters that there should be a cap on the stiped.

Most of these kids are just that, KIDS. They'll see a dollar amount difference and assume it's a better deal. A good many of these kids are from lower income background too. They won't hesitate to pick the school that's giving them more.

I don't think you are giving recruits enough credit. The usual elements will remain most important to recruits (playing time, program prestige, conference affiliation, etc.) well ahead of how the COA compares.

UAB has not made a final decision, but they informed CSS to calculate based on initial COA of $2,000 for all athletes, increasing closer to full COA over a five year period.