Clemson, Bama, nor Georgia drop bags. Doesn't happen.
An individual that has nothing to do with the University will 'assist' the family - and of course by 'assisting' the family - the kid is beholding - otherwise, he hurts his family.
Another individual will take on another recruit. Assist the family. Ever wonder why they play all four years? They leave early - the family loses an entire year of 'benefits.'
It's not a matter of Bama can pay more. Coaches and staff - sure. It's a matter of a booster determining what level of 'assistance' will make the family happy. Arranging loans - that will never be paid back - payments made by others, jobs, purchases from a family, really creative things that add up quickly.
Never a bag. Never a single big payment. It's an ongoing 'assistance' program. The kid benefits, he benefits his family, and everyone's happy.