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Critics referenced in the discussion also highlight perceived hypocrisy in the NCAA and college programs. For instance, while coaches and administrators publicly decry the inflation of NIL and the escalating arms race, many have engaged in behind-the-scenes poaching and recruiting tactics that resemble professional scouting. Nick Saban himself admitted to attempting to "poach" players from NFL draft prospects, illustrating the blurred lines between college and professional recruitment.