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NIL can’t help. The SEC is supreme and players know where the big dogs play. In fact, NIL is making the SEC stronger. Hardbaugh knows that. Hardbaugh needs a change. He knows how coach and he somehow connects with his team. I think he would be a great fit for the Raiders. Lots of temptations in Vegas obviously, so I think he can keep those players grounded to an extent.
That's true about NIL, but if Michigan is willing to commit to it, given their alumni and connections to the auto industry in Michigan, they could blow away most any SEC program (with the possible exception of Texas) with the amount of NIL money they could generate. The difference is that it really does "mean more" in the SEC. Our states are willing to let the education system crumble as long as the football teams win. Michigan is not likely to be willing to do that.