NIL entity Florida Victorious reaches $2 million match challenge goal

Florida Victorious achieved a significant triumph on its journey to establish itself as one of the top NIL organizations in the country. With the unwavering support of passionate Gator fans, the objective of the "2 Million Dollar Match Challenge" has been successfully accomplished, thanks to fresh commitments and subscriptions to Florida Victorious. As a result,…

June 5, 20230Comments

BySameer Kumar

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Florida’s Billy Napier calls tampering in NIL era ‘an issue’

With NIL now in place, student-athletes can now pick a school of their choice with financial motivations in play. However, that opens up the door for illegal activity, otherwise known as tampering, to take place. Coaches such as Florida football head coach Billy Napier are not naïve to that possibility. RELATED: Florida coach Billy Napier…

June 1, 20230Comments

BySameer Kumar

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LSU’s Brian Kelly on NIL: ‘I think what’s happened here is unintended consequences’

The argument has always been that student-athletes should be paid for their name, image and likeness since the best performers rake in millions of dollars for their respective universities. However, one thing that people may have overlooked in hindsight is how to regulate paying student-athletes what they feel like they deserve. RELATED: LSU gymnast Livvy…

June 1, 20230Comments

BySameer Kumar

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Baylor AD Mack Rhoades on NIL: ‘All of us want there to be a correction’

With NIL now in place, universities can no longer solely rely on reputation or culture to attract the best student-athletes available. Because student-athletes could now be intrigued to enter the transfer portal for a higher payday, that puts a ton of pressure on coaches to not only woo top-tier talent, but also ensure that their financial…

May 31, 20230Comments

BySameer Kumar

College College Industry

Nebraska AD Trev Alberts on NIL: ‘We’re never gonna be first, but we’re never gonna be last’

If Nebraska hopes to compete with the other powerhouse teams in the Big Ten, the Huskers are going to have to stay on top of their NIL game. Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts is well aware of that. “We’ll keep working on it," Alberts said on the Huskers Radio Network on Monday night, via Inside…

May 26, 20230Comments

BySameer Kumar

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Greg Schiano on NIL: ‘The integrity of the game is at stake’

While many believe NIL is great in the sense that student-athletes are now getting paid, a main concern that has been raised is how it actually levels the playing field between all universities. Rutgers head football coach Greg Schiano shared his thought on a recent podcast appearance. RELATED: Rutgers-focused NIL collective The Knights of the…

May 24, 20230Comments

BySameer Kumar

College College Industry

Auburn’s Bruce Pearl says ‘combining the portal and the NIL together has made it challenging’

Bruce Pearl recently returned from an eight-day trip, something that is probably customary this time of year with the college basketball season over. However, there are a couple of things he’s still trying to get acclimated to with NIL in place. RELATED: ‘Constant change’ not good for anyone, says Auburn AD: ‘We’re not getting a…

May 18, 20230Comments

BySameer Kumar

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Sue Bird loves NIL, Geno Auriemma says it’s going to ’cause a lot of problems’

The NIL movement has shockingly been a divisive issue. There are plenty that are on the side of collegiate athletes being paid for their NIL. However, more people are against that notion than one would think. RELATED: Marc D’Amelio, UConn alumni enter NIL scene Sue Bird, who would’ve earned millions of dollars in NIL had…

May 16, 20230Comments

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Oregon’s Bo Nix set to host youth football camp

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix has announced that he will host a youth football camp. The event will be on July 15 in Eugene, Oregon at North Eugene High School. Boys and girls will be allowed to attend from ages 6-16. RELATED: Dan Lanning says Oregon is ‘innovative in their approach’ when it comes to NIL…

May 12, 20230Comments

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HBCU athletes earn MyMcDonald’s rewards NIL deals via Postgame

McDonald's is partnering with more than 40 HBCU student-athletes through NIL deals to promote their new MyMcDonald's rewards program. They will be featuring a new frozen slushy, which will only be available for a limited time, and the mobile order pay feature offered by McDonald’s on their social media channels. RELATED: HBCU commissioner on NIL:…

May 12, 20230Comments

BySameer Kumar