That’s a very fair point. I should’ve stated those were my thoughts if he truly did leave due to NIL (which I do think he did).1) We’re assuming that, but no one knows for sure.
2) I consult for a living. When I’m in the market for a new contract, so I consider the type of work, the hours, the travel, etc? Yes. Does the $ factor heavily, and do I make potential clients compete based on salary? 100%. Do I like what college sports look like at the moment? Not particularly, but I certainly won’t fault an “employee” (ahem) for attempting to look out for their best interests.
Grass isn’t always greener though and we know that. Sure he can go get his pay day and that’s completely fine. But it happens professionally all the time where guys go somewhere to get paid and they don’t play up to the standard they were playing to beforehand.