This past collegiate football season ushered in a new world of what some could describe as semi-pro football or the minor leagues for the National Football League.  Gone are the Saturdays of Keith Jackson on the microphone for ABC’s game of the week and perennial legendary coaches going head-to-head with the talent they have amassed.  No, the NCAA Transfer Portal and the Name-Image-Likeness (NIL) agreements have gutted the once cherished amateur programs that were solely based on academics and a free education, plus room and board for the players.  Money started rolling in to the schools via conference and TV agreements. Lots of money.  Some felt the colleges were making all of that money on the backs of its athletes who performed on the field or court.  Lawyers stepped in and the institution of college sports changed to what it is today.  The University of Oregon had great success with its football program this past Fall.  Was it because of the school’s location in the green Willamette Valley, or the education/degrees offered by the more than 100-year-old college?  Most likely not on the list of Duck football players on salary looking at the NFL in their future.  Here’s a list recently published that might put Oregon’s successful football season in perspective:  On the current roster, Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart has the highest NIL valuation of $1.1 million, according to On3. Dillon Gabriel and Tez Johnson held some of the highest NIL figures, but both Gabriel and Johnson are out of college eligibility.  Former USC Trojans offensive lineman Emmanuel Pregnon's NIL is valued at $857,000 for his final season of college football with the Ducks. Additionally, former Nevada offensive lineman Isaiah World has an On3 NIL Valuation of $759,000.  The Ducks are bringing in nine transfers, and their incoming portal class is ranked No. 5 according to On3's Team Transfer Portal Rankings. However, the quality of Oregon's incoming transfers is the best in the nation as the Ducks' class has a large lead when it comes to the highest average of player ratings.  Here are the NIL projections for the rest of Oregon's incoming transfers:  Dillon Thieneman (safety, Purdue): $773,000; Theran Johnson (cornerback, Northwestern): $705,000; Makhi Hughes (running back, Tulane): $650,000; Bear Alexander (defensive lineman, USC): $568,000; Alex Harkey (offensive lineman, Texas State): $449,000; Malik Benson (wide receiver, Florida State): $440,000; Jamari Johnson (tight end, Louisville): $323,000.  Other returning Ducks stand to make a decent amount through NIL deals. Oregon outside linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei is expected to earn $342,000 while projected starting quarterback Dante Moore has a current On3 NIL Valuation of $341,000. Oregon cornerback Jahlil Florence missed the entire 2024 regular season with a knee injury, but the returning starter stands to make $300,000 in NIL deals. Staying on the Ducks defense, outside linebacker Teitum Tuioti is projected to make $278,000 in NIL deals.  Kind of takes the “Fight” out of the school’s “Fight Song,” doesn’t it?