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Jimbo Fisher shares opinion on current state of NIL, issues word of caution to players
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Jimbo Fisher discussed a number of topics on Saturday. Two things he talked about included NIL deals and the transfer portal.
Fisher stated that he doesn’t think NIL is necessarily a bad thing. He did say that it needs to be regulated in his opinion.
“I don’t think it’s a bad thing,” said Fisher. “I think it needs to be regulated and controlled so that all the rules are the same.”
Jimbo Fisher on NIL: “I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I think it needs to be regulated and controlled so that all the rules are the same.”@AggieFootball | @Kidz1stFund
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) July 29, 2023
The Texas A&M HC issued a word of caution to players whose only goal is to receive the NIL deals. Fisher said that if that’s the only reason to play, you won’t play in the NFL or do as well as others.
“NIL is here to stay, and I think it’s great,” said Fisher. “But if that’s the only reason you play, you’re not going to play in pro ball, and you’re not going to be as great. As long as you keep the main thing the main thing, you’ll be OK.”
Jimbo Fisher: “NIL is here to stay, and I think it’s great. But if that’s the only reason you play, you’re not going to play in pro ball, and you’re not going to be as great. As long as you keep the main thing the main thing, you’ll be OK.”@AggieFootball | @Kidz1stFund
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) July 29, 2023
Fisher also talked about how good the portal has been for the Aggies this offseason. Some recent additions include CB Jordan Anthony (Kentucky), WR Jahdae Walker (Grand Valley State), and RB David Bailey (Colorado St.).
“The portal has been excellent for us this offseason,” said Fisher. “There are going to be some guys that make a difference.”
Jimbo Fisher: “The portal has been excellent for us this offseason. There are going to be some guys that make a difference.”@AggieFootball | @Kidz1stFund
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) July 29, 2023
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Grant Bricker was a former freelancer for The News TN in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. He now freelances for Saturday Football. Follow on Twitter @GrantBricker.
