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INFLCR CEO Jim Cavale thinks players as employees is coming in college football

Jim Cavale is the founder and CEO of INFLCR, an NIL technology company that athletes maximize their NIL value. During an appearance on the Paul Finebaum Show, Cavale discussed the state of NIL in college sports. And he believes that in one sport, athletes will move beyond NIL and go to an employee model in…

July 21, 20230Comments ByTim Crean

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Kenny Dillingham’s vision for NIL: Empowering players and building community bonds

Several prominent figures in college athletics have been outspoken about the need to address the issue of NIL. A delegation from the SEC, including renowned coaches like Nick Saban from Alabama, Brian Kelly from LSU, and conference commissioner Greg Sankey, went as far as traveling to Washington, D.C., to advocate for federal assistance in regulating…

July 21, 20230Comments ByKelly Wick

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LSU coach Brian Kelly stresses the need for uniform NIL regulations

Name, image and likeness rights are a hot topic as the Power 5 conferences host their football coaches’ media days. During LSU coach Brian Kelly’s SEC media day, the topic of NIL came up, and Kelly weighed in on the two biggest issues as he sees them. RELATED: LSU’s Angel Reese to launch foundation dedicated…

July 20, 20230Comments ByTim Crean

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Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh has come around on NIL

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh started his new position on a historic date: July 1, 2021. That was the first day that college athletes could officially cash in on their name, image and likeness rights. At first, McIntosh was weary of the new rules. But two years later, he’s (mostly) changed his tune. McIntosh knows…

July 20, 20230Comments ByTim Crean

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Texas A&M WR Ainias Smith points to NIL to explain team woes

NIL has changed the world of college sports. While much has been said about the positives of NIL, one Texas A&M starter has a different opinion. Wide receiver Ainias Smith was recently asked about the cause of the team’s struggles in 2022, and the receiver pointed to NIL deals as one factor. RELATED: Texas A&M launches innovative…

July 19, 20230Comments ByBryce Lazenby

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Alabama Fan Day returns with an exclusive autograph session

Supporters of Alabama football have an exciting opportunity this summer thanks to Yea Alabama. The official NIL collective announced that Alabama Fan Day will return with an open practice at Bryant-Denny Stadium on August 5. After practice, Nick Saban and his players will participate in an autograph signing exclusive to Yea Alabama members. RELATED: Yea Alabama…

July 19, 20230Comments ByBryce Lazenby

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Greg Sankey urges Congress to establish national standard for NIL in collegiate athletics

Since its establishment in 2021, NIL has emerged as a prominent subject in college athletics, igniting discussions and sparking significant transformations in the perception of amateur sports. The NCAA, universities, and even lawmakers are grappling with this unfamiliar and complex terrain, emphasizing the criticality of making informed decisions regarding the future of NIL. As the…

July 19, 20230Comments ByKelly Wick

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Jay Bilas criticizes Rand Paul for remarks on college athletes, NIL: ‘I didn’t care for it’

Republican Senator Rand Paul recently made a comment with racial overtones towards college basketball players, as he discussed how college athletes profit off their name, image and likeness. “Many of us loved watching amateur athletes that weren’t paid. Now everybody that plays basketball in college is gonna be driving a Bentley or a Rolls [Royce],”…

July 18, 20230Comments BySameer Kumar

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Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy compares NIL to religion, politics: ‘Not even worth discussing’

Mike Gundy has seen a lot in his 18 years as the head coach of the Oklahoma State football program, and he’s learned a lot of lessons. One lesson he learned the hard way is not to mix polarizing subjects like religion and politics with football. In 2023, Gundy thinks name, image and likeness rights…

July 18, 20230Comments ByTim Crean

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LSU’s Angel Reese to launch foundation dedicated to empowering women through sports, education and financial literacy

The Bayou Barbie is taking her game to the next level. Following a 2022-23 academic year that saw her lead LSU to their first women’s basketball national title, grace the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, grow her personal brand exponentially through NIL and take home the ESPY award for Best Breakthrough Athlete, Angel Reese announced her…

July 18, 20230Comments BySteven McAvoy

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