I have been thinking about this lately with the constant question of how teams have money to sign recruits.
In a very basic way of looking at scholarship breakdown you have to essentially spread 9.9 over 5 different classes. For simplicity it is essentially 2 full scholarships per recruiting class. Obviously not all classes are equal and some will be less and some more. Some will be shifted based on an athlete not redshirt one, etc.
Using a roster of 40 guys, I would assume 15 are walk ons. Some may earn scholarship dollars as time goes on. 25 guys remain sharing the 9.9, only ten being starters and probably 5 in a position to start at some point. I would guess 15 guys are getting a bulk of the funding. The remaining 10 let's put them on 15% scholarship taking up 1.5 of the 9.9. That leaves 8.4 for the 15 top end kids. Probably two kids getting 75% or better, that is another 1.5. Twelve guys are left for the 6.9, assuming they are sitting around 50% that takes up 6 scholarships. Only .9 scholarship remains.
I would guess most coaches leave a little in their bank cause you never know what is going to happen. Having the flexibility to pursue a transfer or arranging funds for big upcoming recruits or redistributed to recruits who end up over performing. I doubt a full .9 is kept aside but depending on the scenario I would think some.
When I think of scholarship breakdown that is what my mind assumes occurs. I don't have the slightest if this is true or not nor do I pretend it to be fact. This doesn't take into account other funding they receive in terms of grants, grades, etc. Some families I assume are willing to pay more to have the school put money elsewhere. Also doesn't consider coaches kids who typically receive a free education from the university. Just thought it could be a fun discussion of how others perceive this difficult task. If anyone can speak from experience feel free.
In a very basic way of looking at scholarship breakdown you have to essentially spread 9.9 over 5 different classes. For simplicity it is essentially 2 full scholarships per recruiting class. Obviously not all classes are equal and some will be less and some more. Some will be shifted based on an athlete not redshirt one, etc.
Using a roster of 40 guys, I would assume 15 are walk ons. Some may earn scholarship dollars as time goes on. 25 guys remain sharing the 9.9, only ten being starters and probably 5 in a position to start at some point. I would guess 15 guys are getting a bulk of the funding. The remaining 10 let's put them on 15% scholarship taking up 1.5 of the 9.9. That leaves 8.4 for the 15 top end kids. Probably two kids getting 75% or better, that is another 1.5. Twelve guys are left for the 6.9, assuming they are sitting around 50% that takes up 6 scholarships. Only .9 scholarship remains.
I would guess most coaches leave a little in their bank cause you never know what is going to happen. Having the flexibility to pursue a transfer or arranging funds for big upcoming recruits or redistributed to recruits who end up over performing. I doubt a full .9 is kept aside but depending on the scenario I would think some.
When I think of scholarship breakdown that is what my mind assumes occurs. I don't have the slightest if this is true or not nor do I pretend it to be fact. This doesn't take into account other funding they receive in terms of grants, grades, etc. Some families I assume are willing to pay more to have the school put money elsewhere. Also doesn't consider coaches kids who typically receive a free education from the university. Just thought it could be a fun discussion of how others perceive this difficult task. If anyone can speak from experience feel free.
