That's been the case with the NIT, CBI etc for years.I think some guys checked out.
The rest of the stuff regarding NIL, portal etc only adds to the reasons/excuses for certain players choosing to "check out" mentally.I don't agree with opting out of the NIT, but I think it's going to become a thing in one way or another. I think players read all about it, the seed was planted. Guys checking out, guys thinking more about the portal, guys only wanting to play in the dance, guys thinking about NIL, schools saying its not in the budget...