Chris Weber didn't want to leave Ann Arbor for the NBA. He loved college basketball and wanted to play a year or two more. He said back then to the effect, that everyone on campus was wearing the #4 jersey and he can't afford to go on a date. That forced him into a couple of decisions, including taking money from a Detroit bookie and heading to the NBA before he wanted to.
With NIL, things have changed this summer and now 50 football players with their name and number will be paid by the MDen if their jerseys sell.