LANK:The Documentary

[bamamc1]

 

[dWarriors88]

That's a cool video, I love the interviews and the behind the scene footage. Do you guys remember when ESPN did the before season special on Alabama's preseason training? That was so cool. These behind the scene photography just fascinates me.

In regards to the LANK terminology though I can't help but feel like the kids got one over on everyone by saying naysayers.

 

[TideRollsInPa]

I for one really hope that LANK graduates and moves on after this year

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I for one really hope that LANK graduates and moves on after this year

LANK would have been a great story if it came with a national title.

 

[bamamc1]

I totally agree with CNS when he talked about what the original intent was concerning NIL. I don’t think anyone envisioned these collectives that exist in every school today.

 

[bamamc1]

I for one really hope that LANK graduates and moves on after this year

Judging by the video, according to the Bama administration, it’s here for a while with other sports coming on board.

 

[crimsonaudio]

If it helps in recruiting (and it seems to have), then okay.

But otherwise it's a great example of something I'm too old to 'get' and seems like an unnecessary distraction.

That said, this is NIL 101, and kudos for the players involved for leveraging NIL as it was actually intended.

 

[gtgilbert]

I for one really hope that LANK graduates and moves on after this year

I agree - very much dislike it. I don't think it will go away immediately, but would love for it to fade out or evolve into a different term/name.

 

[Windsortide]

Good video, and I found it interesting the whole team profits from this not just one or a few players.

 

[colbysullivan]

LAME

 

[tusks_n_raider]

I thought the whole thing was mildly amusing during it's early stages just because of how vocal some were that hated the acronym.

Turn out though the whole thing loses whatever cachet it might have had when it doesn't lead to a NC.

I mean the whole thing isn't even an underdog 'Rocky' story that proves doubters wrong because at least Rocky made the Final Fight and went the distance.

LANK got KO'd in the undercard.

I just want it to GO AWAY and everyone else associated with it's creation.

 

[colbysullivan]

I thought the whole thing was mildly amusing during it's early stages just because of how vocal some were that hated the acronym.

Turn out though the whole thing loses whatever cachet it might have had when it doesn't lead to a NC.

I mean the whole thing isn't even an underdog 'Rocky' story that proves doubters wrong because at least Rocky made the Final Fight and went the distance.

LANK got KO'd in the undercard.

I just want it to GO AWAY and everyone else associated with it's creation.

Losers
Always
Make
Excuses

 

[beardensdaman44]

I agree with the sentiment here. Did the team really let the naysayers know? No, then it might be time to let it go and move on

 

[Bamabuzzard]

The name in and of itself doesn't flow, so from the get-go, the idea of it as a "thing" was lame. Then when they didn't let the "naysayers know" it was time to bury the lame acronym. But here we are with a documentary on a failed acronym...

 

[spidermayin]

Well, even though they did not win the national championship, they did kind of let the naysayers know when they beat Georgia in the SEC championship game. A lot of us were naysayers after that last second Auburn win. With the way our team looked for most of the year last season, it was a miracle we won the sec championship and even made it to the playoffs.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

The name in and of itself doesn't flow, so from the get-go, the idea of it as a "thing" was lame. Then when they didn't let the "naysayers know" it was time to bury the lame acronym. But here we are with a documentary on a failed acronym...

I look at it like I looked at Moneyball. Better story if you actually won something.

 

[HighlandOak]

What a waste of time and energy.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

What a waste of time and energy.

I don't think it is a waste if part of the goal is to make money. The name on merchandise makes money, and the players are compensated for it. It just falls into the category of "not my flavor of ice cream" and I won't ever buy one piece of merchandise with "LANK" on it. But if others want to, then go ahead.

 

[N.al-tider]

IMO, LANK seems to be gangster lingo and makes me think of the 1980's Miami Hurricanes team.

Just play hard-nosed football and make 'em quit!