Per a team source roughly 15 players are taking a “hard stance” on the requests or in their case it’s demands. I’d bet most of those back off in the end if a few points on the checklist aren’t resolved to their liking.
Why Texas vs other programs? I’d also bet a lot more programs would be in a similar scenario with UT if they had a Dr. Edmund Gordon on campus. Factor in the culture of the program, campus & local community as well.
None of these observations are bad in my opinion, the requests for the most part are valid if not overdue. I don’t know the entirety of Dr. Gordon’s tenure & agendas, but if in fact he’s the catalyst in this case.. it’s bringing to light needed change that reflects “What Starts Here Changes The World”.
There is no more true “student athletes” in today’s CFB, but the current situation @ UT is healthy & far more favorable than the NFL D League mentality of the other programs you mentioned.
Let’s see how it all plays out, but I’m seeing a win/win in the end.