I appreciated Jake Butt and Devin Gardner talking about the SEC's competitive advantage from brazenly paying players in the early 2000s on their pod. Former players don't usually talk about it.

Posted on August 7, 2026 at 09:23:33 AM by Bluebuck

There was so much discussion during signgate about the competitive advantage. You know what's the ultimate competitive advantage? Having superior athletes who you recruited illegally.

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I appreciated Jake Butt and Devin Gardner talking about the SEC's competitive advantage from brazenly paying players in the early 2000s on their pod. Former players don't usually talk about it. - By Bluebuck August 7, 2026 at 09:23:33 AM
- Fred Taylor (RB at FL) said GA gave him close to $50k, and didn't pay it back. He also took $20k from Michigan State.* - By kccambo August 7, 2026 at 09:43:14 AM

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I appreciated Jake Butt and Devin Gardner talking about the SEC's competitive advantage from brazenly paying players in the early 2000s on their pod. Former players don't usually talk about it.