Matt Rhule continues to make headlines while discussing the future of name, image and likeness practices and rules in college football. Earlier this month, the Huskers’ head coach trended on social media after addressing the cost of a starting quarterback in the transfer portal.
“Make no mistake: a good quarterback in the portal costs $1 million to $1.5 million to $2 million right now. So, just so we’re on the same page, right? Let’s make sure we all understand what’s happening. There are some teams that have six or seven $1 million players playing for them.”
When discussing Rhule’s recent comments, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck agreed with the comment but stated his team would not spend that kind of money.
“That’s a true statement. That’s not necessarily what and how we do it. I’ve heard those same things, but those aren’t coming out of our camp. He’s (Rhule) not talking about us, I’ll put it that way.”
While appearing on the “Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday afternoon, Rhule said some coaches weren’t so happy with his comments.
“I’ll tell you some people were not happy with me. I’ve had some other college coaches kinda get on me a said ‘Matt, you reset the market.’ But I do think that it’s important that people know. I went to the NFL. I’m going to say what I think is right. At the end of the day, there are no contracts.”
That wasn’t all Rhule discussed with McAfee. You can find more highlights from his interview below.
"Some people weren't happy with me about the press conference..
I think it's important that people know what's happening with NIL & the transfer portal..
It's not regulated and there's no system"@CoachMattRhule #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/hdm6WMKbGr
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 12, 2023