You said it best. He probably wont go to the NFL. This is the ONLY chance this kid has to get the bag. I cant blame a man for making a business decision.
If he was legitimately told they would give him 100k absolutely im on his side but if there was nothing about that and he just wanted more then what he was getting in not on his side. I need more info
@@bighersh14 I don’t know why this guy’s video doesn’t mention that UNLV gave him $3,000. If the university giving money is a violation why was this allowed? This was the first thing reported in several articles. They tried to work him basically. They used the OC to make the promise so that Odom wouldn’t be held accountable and then kept extending deadlines as to when he’d get paid. Gave him $3K and expected him to just keep playing hoping they get him to play just enough games to no longer have a redshirt. He did the exact right thing. He took a trash team to 3-0 and now another team will offer him much more in NIL. Anyone who doesn’t understand this is too stupid or just hasn’t read basic articles about the situation.
He prob felt his value went up so he shld get more. Also he was promised by an assistant coach tells you all you need to know. Both sides look bad here
@@bighersh14 he was told he was going to get $100K. They kept delaying and paid him $3K, hoping he would just wait and burn the redshirt then have no other option. He smartened up, demanded the rest of the payment, they said no so he’s doing what he has to do. He’s not in the wrong at all.
So if you accepted a job for 100k and they only gave you 3k wouldn’t you be pissed and leave too?? I don’t blame the kid one bit. KEEP YOUR WORD AND PAY HIM!
Reading the player statement leads me to believe that they were not honest with him. They promised a certain amount and tried to pay less. He did the right thing.
Quit on his team? lol. Imagine being promised $100K for doing a job and then a quarter of the way after that job is completed youre told you’re only getting 3% of it and expected to be ok. Players playing for “room and board” was always senseless and wrong. It’s been corrected now. These guys sacrifice prioritizing their education and put their bodies on the line for the sport. They’re making peanuts compared to how much they should generate. This should read “coach lies to star QB and tries to dupe him out of $97K and player makes a stand for himself and all future athletes that coaches will consider ripping off and lying to”.
@@jordandennis6794I don't think he is defending a coward tbh. I feel like he is saying they if the agreed to certain terms and then the ppl who made the promise doesnt uphold their end then the qb is free to not uphold their end.
Bro do you really not understand the concept of money? UNLV gave him $3,000 and was giving him nothing more after $100,000 was offered initially. By saving the redshirt and getting back in the portal, he’s almost guaranteed to get an offer of at least $100K. He’s a solid dual threat QB. Maybe you have a lot of money but not everyone does. He has no NFL future as a QB. If he wants to maximize his final year playing football where he can make money for it, what’s wrong with that? He should’ve let UNLV lie to him and “build a name in college football” over there. Because that would be worth so much more.
He may have his reasons, but in the end, he still quit. You may call it making a business decision, but in the end, he still quit. Do you know another word?
A promise is a promise. It’s unfair to say one thing and then go back on your word. You know it. Accepting less will make anyone feel like he/she being ripped off. If it’s on the agent, then it’s on the agent. If it’s on the coaches, it’s on the coaches. He’s putting his time, energy and body on the line. Dealt with someone who wanted to work with me, but didn’t want to pay me. So, should I work for someone for free????? Can’t go by could, would or should. Everyone has bills to pay
I would LOVE if you did a video on Hajj-Malik Williams and how well he has done taking the helm and guiding that team to a 6-1 record after this fiasco. Watching how well he has moved the offense (even in that loss to Syracuse where they were ultimately outscored), he deserves a ton of credit for stepping into a tough situation and making the best of it.
Star QB is a bit of a stretch. Homie has a 40% completion percentage and had his best game against Utah Tech. What a loser and I hope this nonsense leads to proper regulation asap.
there's more to it than just the numbers, he is the reason they won those games. his interceptions are low. it takes two people for a completion. The proper regulation should be that colleges need to sign contracts with players before they enroll into the school, not after.
Yeah that was the first thing I thought when I saw the news, “who tf does this guy think he is?” 43% completion rating is crazy to be acting like you could really go somewhere that much better
they've been doing it under the table since the beginning. Might as well implement NIL. Eric Dickerson took a pay cut when he left SMU to join the NFL.
Something tells me that it’s UNLV breaking the rules in promising to pay Sluka thru the coaches, but it’s also Sluka’s fault for accepting to be paid this way. The vibe I get is that UNLV coaching never set up an NIL deal to funnel money to him the “right” way, and just wanted to pay him off.
I mean this is kind of like NFL players skipping practices and OTAs waiting for a contract, seems frustrating but at the same time I get it, if it’s legit
I would be on the kid's side if it was someone other than the assistant coach that promised him the money.... Can't be just taking anyone's word for things when it comes to money. He should have confirmed with the boss' boss. He basically got an IOU from someone with no authority to give it. Sounds like he didn't take any business classes in his 5 years in college.
How is NIL destroying something??? The program was dishonest therefore he is leaving. That’s just like a college promising you the start spot but knowing you will have to compete for the position. That’s not right because maybe the player had another option to play immediately. Hold the programs accountable….
if he plays, and the team loses 1 game or he gets hurt. then he just lost out on life changing money. too much risk. gotta do what’s best for you. also change your agent kid
Idk how to feel about this. This is there first time rated in forever, they paid him $3k/$100k. It makes me wonder if they promised to also move up conferences but Nevada doesn’t want to move so UNLV is stuck in the Mountain West. Hoping the Mountain West & PAC12 finish up there business soon, though I doubt it with the lawsuit announced….,
He's a 5th year senior with no eligibility left after this year. Even if UNLV moved to the Pac-12 next year, if he had played the entire season, he would be out of eligibility.
If what he says is true, pay the man! Can't just lie on a deal like this. Also why is his numbers being so low surprising when in FCS his numbers weren't that great in passing
This doesn’t make sense. If there was a “promise” of payment, I’d assume it’d be in writing; like a contract. In which case, that will be the easiest 100k court case in history. But since we haven’t seen such a thing, he’s full of crap.
NIL has gone way too far and I don’t like it, however it is here. He was promised money and he didn’t get it so although I don’t like NIL it’s not the kid’s fault and he made the right decision.
College ball was so much better before the portal and NIL Screw these spoiled brats Give them nothing I say remove scholarships too Cap nfl players at 100k
In my opinion NIL is completely ruining the game of college football and its ultimately take the competition of it cause kids are gonna go where they can get paid
yeah, look at the NFL. It's the most uncompetitive league out there because they get paid so much money. Look at D3, it's so competitive because people don't get money.
Nil isn't a bad thing but it has to be managed. Young adults shouldn't be making 6 figures let alone 7. Their in college for a future. So either they get a certain amount for the season that covers bills books and something in their pocket for them to learn money management. Then whatever is earned or left they can get once graduation. If you transfer you lose it. If you get kicked out you lose it. The schools along with the ncaa has to get a hold on this.
I disagree and agree if that makes sense. I think you should get whatever thee market will bear but the folks w the money should put caps on what they want to spend IF they want to have limits.
@@dmac5472 people got to remember these are young 18 to 23 yr Olds. Very irresponsible and not mature you have to have stipulations that is harsh for them to control them
@@bellzo5 they are still technically adults. Many of them marketable with some monetary value. The best you can do is try to impose your own limitations on what you will offer and what your stipulations are.
@@dmac5472 they need to get a hold on this because thus isn't a job their not in the league so if it was still under the table I wouldn't care but in public yea total problem
How does this confuse anybody? Schools used to do NIL using cash and blacked out escalades. Now we just know about it. Its always been about the cash, especially in the SEC.
Matt Sluka is making chit up, and he's not that good bro has a 43% completion percentage, he can't produce whatever "agreement" he's referring to. The evidence on his side is his dad saying "my son didn't get his money". Also he's not a star, he's trash, bro isn't a kid he's a fully grown adult if he can't read a contract (again none of us have ever seen anything from Matt on this), then that's on him.
What is your opinion on the matter?
NIL is truly interesting. Not just the QB, but now the RB at UNLV is redshirting and transferring.
I don't trust NIL or giving money to college students and athletes who are financially illiterate.
@@the1magageneral323especially when ur agent isn’t licensed in the state u play 💀
A deal is a deal..right? If both sides agreed to terms and one side reneges the deal is voided I suppose.
@@ScottFisherCFB for NIL, but there’s a need for better education better information, and then there’s just better regulation
You said it best. He probably wont go to the NFL. This is the ONLY chance this kid has to get the bag. I cant blame a man for making a business decision.
If he was legitimately told they would give him 100k absolutely im on his side but if there was nothing about that and he just wanted more then what he was getting in not on his side. I need more info
@@bighersh14 I don’t know why this guy’s video doesn’t mention that UNLV gave him $3,000. If the university giving money is a violation why was this allowed? This was the first thing reported in several articles.
They tried to work him basically. They used the OC to make the promise so that Odom wouldn’t be held accountable and then kept extending deadlines as to when he’d get paid. Gave him $3K and expected him to just keep playing hoping they get him to play just enough games to no longer have a redshirt.
He did the exact right thing. He took a trash team to 3-0 and now another team will offer him much more in NIL.
Anyone who doesn’t understand this is too stupid or just hasn’t read basic articles about the situation.
this is a good point
He prob felt his value went up so he shld get more. Also he was promised by an assistant coach tells you all you need to know. Both sides look bad here
@citybert2826 i get that he felt like his value went up however if he wasn't given what he was promised he is not in the wrong.
@@bighersh14 he was told he was going to get $100K. They kept delaying and paid him $3K, hoping he would just wait and burn the redshirt then have no other option.
He smartened up, demanded the rest of the payment, they said no so he’s doing what he has to do. He’s not in the wrong at all.
So if you accepted a job for 100k and they only gave you 3k wouldn’t you be pissed and leave too?? I don’t blame the kid one bit. KEEP YOUR WORD AND PAY HIM!
Reading the player statement leads me to believe that they were not honest with him. They promised a certain amount and tried to pay less. He did the right thing.
Quit on his team? lol. Imagine being promised $100K for doing a job and then a quarter of the way after that job is completed youre told you’re only getting 3% of it and expected to be ok.
Players playing for “room and board” was always senseless and wrong. It’s been corrected now. These guys sacrifice prioritizing their education and put their bodies on the line for the sport. They’re making peanuts compared to how much they should generate.
This should read “coach lies to star QB and tries to dupe him out of $97K and player makes a stand for himself and all future athletes that coaches will consider ripping off and lying to”.
Defending cowards.
I expect nothing less from you people.
@@jordandennis6794 whatever you loser 👍
@@jordandennis6794I don't think he is defending a coward tbh. I feel like he is saying they if the agreed to certain terms and then the ppl who made the promise doesnt uphold their end then the qb is free to not uphold their end.
I agree.
@@jordandennis6794 if your paycheck was 3% what it should be, you wouldn't be siding with the company. why should the kid be ok with it?
The fact that another teammate of his decided to leave citing similar reasons lends credence to Sluka’s credibility.
Bro do you really not understand the concept of money? UNLV gave him $3,000 and was giving him nothing more after $100,000 was offered initially.
By saving the redshirt and getting back in the portal, he’s almost guaranteed to get an offer of at least $100K. He’s a solid dual threat QB.
Maybe you have a lot of money but not everyone does. He has no NFL future as a QB. If he wants to maximize his final year playing football where he can make money for it, what’s wrong with that?
He should’ve let UNLV lie to him and “build a name in college football” over there. Because that would be worth so much more.
His agent should've gotten it in Writing that he was getting 100K
you're not allowed to get it in writing until after enrolling. it's messed up right now.
Neutral stance, but his title says the guy quit on his team
He may have his reasons, but in the end, he still quit. You may call it making a business decision, but in the end, he still quit. Do you know another word?
A promise is a promise. It’s unfair to say one thing and then go back on your word. You know it. Accepting less will make anyone feel like he/she being ripped off.
If it’s on the agent, then it’s on the agent. If it’s on the coaches, it’s on the coaches.
He’s putting his time, energy and body on the line.
Dealt with someone who wanted to work with me, but didn’t want to pay me. So, should I work for someone for free????? Can’t go by could, would or should. Everyone has bills to pay
“Promised by an assistant coach” sounds very sus
I would LOVE if you did a video on Hajj-Malik Williams and how well he has done taking the helm and guiding that team to a 6-1 record after this fiasco. Watching how well he has moved the offense (even in that loss to Syracuse where they were ultimately outscored), he deserves a ton of credit for stepping into a tough situation and making the best of it.
Imagine being in Vegas and not having the cash to pay him.
Spent it all on slots
From a Catholic school to Sin City. Can't make it up haha I love it.
Catholics love to gamble , my Catholic High School hosted “Las Vegas Nights” every year to raise money
@@Panthersigma hell yeah!
Oh goody, more proof NIL will destroy the game.
I'm here for it.
Star QB is a bit of a stretch. Homie has a 40% completion percentage and had his best game against Utah Tech. What a loser and I hope this nonsense leads to proper regulation asap.
So you're a loser if you do a job and only get a small % of what you were promised and get upset? Delusional take.
there's more to it than just the numbers, he is the reason they won those games. his interceptions are low. it takes two people for a completion. The proper regulation should be that colleges need to sign contracts with players before they enroll into the school, not after.
I think the player did the right thing, he was promised money and the school broke its promise
This is the unintended consequences of the NIL deals and transfer portals 🤣🤷♂️💯
The "smart kid" didn't get this supposed 100k offer in writing? Almost like he didn't go to college for his brains.
Yeah that was the first thing I thought when I saw the news, “who tf does this guy think he is?” 43% completion rating is crazy to be acting like you could really go somewhere that much better
they've been doing it under the table since the beginning. Might as well implement NIL. Eric Dickerson took a pay cut when he left SMU to join the NFL.
Great video Scott. Big fan from San Francisco
Pro tip for anyone when it comes to money and contracts in general get that shit in writing or else it means nothing
The money & power brokers destroy everything they touch.
Something tells me that it’s UNLV breaking the rules in promising to pay Sluka thru the coaches, but it’s also Sluka’s fault for accepting to be paid this way. The vibe I get is that UNLV coaching never set up an NIL deal to funnel money to him the “right” way, and just wanted to pay him off.
He didn't do his due diligence to legally binding UNLV or their NIL collective to giving him the money he sought. I don't NOT blame him tbh.
I don't blame him. He was promised 100k, and they only gave him 3k.
Thanks for the 3 games of memories, good rythens!!! Ranked 140th in the country as QB, not a huge loss!
Good "rythens" 😂
It’s almost as if… THIS CRAP WAS ILLEGAL FOR 150 YEARS FOR A FREAKING REASON.
how this dude gonna go to a school based on somebody’s word without any kind of proof he’d actually get that money. stupid decision.
I mean this is kind of like NFL players skipping practices and OTAs waiting for a contract, seems frustrating but at the same time I get it, if it’s legit
NIL needs to go away, these kids don't deserve to get paid. Their scholarships and a chance at the NFL are enough.
🤡
At 11:00 you don’t sound neutral on this subject. Sounds like you are upset at this guy
So why would another team take a chance on the guy at this point? He has one year left and hasn't proven he can play at a big conference.
I would be on the kid's side if it was someone other than the assistant coach that promised him the money.... Can't be just taking anyone's word for things when it comes to money. He should have confirmed with the boss' boss. He basically got an IOU from someone with no authority to give it. Sounds like he didn't take any business classes in his 5 years in college.
How is NIL destroying something??? The program was dishonest therefore he is leaving. That’s just like a college promising you the start spot but knowing you will have to compete for the position. That’s not right because maybe the player had another option to play immediately. Hold the programs accountable….
if he plays, and the team loses 1 game or he gets hurt. then he just lost out on life changing money. too much risk. gotta do what’s best for you. also change your agent kid
He didn't quit on his team. The team lied to him. Whether it be the boosters or the administration.
If he was promised the money, he’s in the right period.
Idk how to feel about this.
This is there first time rated in forever, they paid him $3k/$100k.
It makes me wonder if they promised to also move up conferences but Nevada doesn’t want to move so UNLV is stuck in the Mountain West. Hoping the Mountain West & PAC12 finish up there business soon, though I doubt it with the lawsuit announced….,
He's a 5th year senior with no eligibility left after this year. Even if UNLV moved to the Pac-12 next year, if he had played the entire season, he would be out of eligibility.
Regardless of anything you have to be able to coach the talent
If what he says is true, pay the man! Can't just lie on a deal like this. Also why is his numbers being so low surprising when in FCS his numbers weren't that great in passing
I’m glad the kids are finally getting paid, but it’s the Wild West out there.
It’s not a game or about “your” team. It’s a business.
100% unbiased video
Definitely didn't stay too neutral. Good video though.😂
This doesn’t make sense. If there was a “promise” of payment, I’d assume it’d be in writing; like a contract. In which case, that will be the easiest 100k court case in history. But since we haven’t seen such a thing, he’s full of crap.
The question is whether this sinks UNLV season?
NIL has gone way too far and I don’t like it, however it is here. He was promised money and he didn’t get it so although I don’t like NIL it’s not the kid’s fault and he made the right decision.
Don't put click bait in the title. We don't know the extent of anything.
He knows he not nfl caliber 100 grand is lifechanging money
College ball was so much better before the portal and NIL
Screw these spoiled brats
Give them nothing
I say remove scholarships too
Cap nfl players at 100k
All the publicity cant hurt his nil next year
if he was promised 100k and didnt get it then no problem
In my opinion NIL is completely ruining the game of college football and its ultimately take the competition of it cause kids are gonna go where they can get paid
yeah, look at the NFL. It's the most uncompetitive league out there because they get paid so much money. Look at D3, it's so competitive because people don't get money.
Nil isn't a bad thing but it has to be managed. Young adults shouldn't be making 6 figures let alone 7. Their in college for a future. So either they get a certain amount for the season that covers bills books and something in their pocket for them to learn money management. Then whatever is earned or left they can get once graduation. If you transfer you lose it. If you get kicked out you lose it. The schools along with the ncaa has to get a hold on this.
I disagree and agree if that makes sense. I think you should get whatever thee market will bear but the folks w the money should put caps on what they want to spend IF they want to have limits.
@@dmac5472 people got to remember these are young 18 to 23 yr Olds. Very irresponsible and not mature you have to have stipulations that is harsh for them to control them
@@bellzo5 they are still technically adults. Many of them marketable with some monetary value. The best you can do is try to impose your own limitations on what you will offer and what your stipulations are.
@@dmac5472 they need to get a hold on this because thus isn't a job their not in the league so if it was still under the table I wouldn't care but in public yea total problem
@@bellzo5 it is a job though. You should be paid what you were promised regardless of what it is, football, regular job, etc.
It’s Vegas baby!
He didn't quit. We all know this. Fix the title of the video
He literally did.
If you leave an assignment for ANY reason, that means you quit. You may call it making a business decision, but in the end, you still quit.
Garbage take. He quit period - wasn't willing to stick it through with his team. Whether or not you think that's acceptable is irrelevant.
MJ morris move
u were definetly not neutral in this video
You somewhat understand??? OMG you're kidding right well I'll pay you $20 for a weeks worth of work
How does this confuse anybody? Schools used to do NIL using cash and blacked out escalades. Now we just know about it. Its always been about the cash, especially in the SEC.
Well unlv season just crashed and burn ...
he is probably not gonna make the nfl, so he should make his money
Matt Sluka is making chit up, and he's not that good bro has a 43% completion percentage, he can't produce whatever "agreement" he's referring to. The evidence on his side is his dad saying "my son didn't get his money". Also he's not a star, he's trash, bro isn't a kid he's a fully grown adult if he can't read a contract (again none of us have ever seen anything from Matt on this), then that's on him.
If he was a coach no one would say a word.
Really odd capitalization choices in that title. Love the video though
No he didn’t quit on his team, his coaches didn’t fulfil their obligations. Bet you aren’t showing up for work for free
Nah I’m on his side , fuck these corrupt ass schools trying to take advantage of these kids ….good for you young man
Trump 2024!
1st!
He won’t get a chance at another fbs school