I asked Gerry and Bobby on their livestream Monday night this:
"It was mentioned that the House settlement would cause the "bag game" to become relevant again. Do you see this disproportionately hurting Texas in recruiting, or is the Athletic Dept, Corporate NIL, overall foundation Texas has built these last couple of years strong enough to overcome that?"
Gerry responded in that he thinks the "state" schools (Bama, LSU, etc) will employ the bag game once more and that essentially they will more effectively keep in state talent home and away from the likes of Texas.
For clarification purposes I am completely ignorant on NIL, House Settlement, etc. I only read when the Jumping guy and the guys with Steve Jobs/Michael Scott avatar post because they actually have information/insight. I am fully aware this question is very likely "stupid" and I am sure people on this sight have/will enlighten me. I simply wanted to know how big a deal this house settlement thing was and if (as a Texas fan) I should be concerned.