I think the difference, as the industry stands currently, is that players don't have buyout clauses. Yes the program is in "better shape" but that's only if they make an NCAA Tournament. If a program came along after this season and said we want Josh Schertz, okay thanks for the exorbitant buyout. It's a bummer we didn't get NCAA cash, but that buyout is still lovely. With players, if you don't get to the tournament you really didn't get too much of a profit off (a) player(s). All you can really do is try to go out and replace them or pay to keep them. If we get to a point with buyouts, that would level the playing field alone, IMO.