Shrewsberry told the world publicly that he believed Penn State ranked 13th or 14th in the Big Ten in terms of NIL funding and infrastructure. It was a warning that, evidently, was met too late.
This tidbit is very interesting if not enlightening.
In 2011, after taking the Lions to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in a decade, Ed DeChellis left for Navy. Twelve years later, after Penn State's most recent tournament appearance, Micah Shrewsberry is off to Notre Dame.
In each case, the coach left breadcrumbs to decode his decision. DeChellis "felt a lack of respect" from Penn State, according to a 2011 Pennlive story regarding his departure. DeChellis was willing to accept less money in part for the belief that he was wanted at Navy.
This article seems to blow asunder the narratives of Notre Dame, Notre Dame MBB, playing in the NIL field.
Shrewsberry certainly was wanted at Penn State. The athletic department, led by Patrick Kraft, reportedly made significant offers to retain Shrewsberry, who took the program to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since DeChellis' final season. Penn State made a competitive offer regarding cash and contract length.
But a new disruptor has taken hold of college athletics, and Shrewsberry laid bare in December how far Penn State lags behind in the Big Ten regarding it. That disruptor is Name, Image and Likeness, particularly Penn State's approach, funding and level of function.
Shrewsberry told the world publicly that he believed Penn State ranked 13th or 14th in the Big Ten in terms of NIL funding and infrastructure. It was a warning that, evidently, was met too late.
https://www.si.com/college/pennstat...e-basketball-micah-shrewsberry-notre-dame-nil
This tidbit is very interesting if not enlightening.
In 2011, after taking the Lions to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in a decade, Ed DeChellis left for Navy. Twelve years later, after Penn State's most recent tournament appearance, Micah Shrewsberry is off to Notre Dame.
In each case, the coach left breadcrumbs to decode his decision. DeChellis "felt a lack of respect" from Penn State, according to a 2011 Pennlive story regarding his departure. DeChellis was willing to accept less money in part for the belief that he was wanted at Navy.
This article seems to blow asunder the narratives of Notre Dame, Notre Dame MBB, playing in the NIL field.
Shrewsberry certainly was wanted at Penn State. The athletic department, led by Patrick Kraft, reportedly made significant offers to retain Shrewsberry, who took the program to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since DeChellis' final season. Penn State made a competitive offer regarding cash and contract length.
But a new disruptor has taken hold of college athletics, and Shrewsberry laid bare in December how far Penn State lags behind in the Big Ten regarding it. That disruptor is Name, Image and Likeness, particularly Penn State's approach, funding and level of function.
Shrewsberry told the world publicly that he believed Penn State ranked 13th or 14th in the Big Ten in terms of NIL funding and infrastructure. It was a warning that, evidently, was met too late.
https://www.si.com/college/pennstat...e-basketball-micah-shrewsberry-notre-dame-nil
