General Booty strikes underwear NIL deal with Rock ‘Em Socks
"He gave us valuable feedback on the fit before he even started to design his own collection."
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Anonymous college basketball insider Trilly Donovan discusses his hidden identity
"Keeping the mystique behind it is important."
Miami’s Mario Cristobal says ‘a world of social media tough guys’ complain about NIL and the transfer portal
"If we want to change things, let’s make change. Let’s not go on these rants that do nothing for anybody."
Jay Bilas calls out racial ‘overtones’ in Rand Paul’s NIL comments: ‘Pretty clear dog whistle.’
"I’m surprised he hasn’t been called out on it more to date just like Tommy Tuberville was with the ridiculous things he said recently."
“Sex sells” doesn’t tell the whole story–what sports media can learn about female college athletes after two years of NIL
Cavinder Twins ‘disappointed and disgusted’ over Ethan Strauss article, claim interview was ‘obtained by a false pretense’
"We are both disappointed and disgusted by this journalism practice and blatant sexist trope."
Eli Drinkwitz blames ‘disingenuous approach to media’ for NIL controversy of his own making
"I don't think my quote that made the rounds on [social] media was taken in any type of context at all."
Eli Drinkwitz tries to clarify controversial NIL take, somehow makes things worse
"Drinkwitz went into damage control, defending his earlier remarks by adding what he felt was needed 'context'"
Charles Barkley says college basketball is currently ‘a travesty and a disgrace’
"We can't pay all these players."
Charles Barkley slams NCAA head for wanting help from ‘awful’ politicians
"Democrats and Republicans. They're all crooks."
Curastory CEO Tiffany Kelly talks athlete commentary partnership with Pac-12 and Tempus Ex
"Audiences just love mic’d up content. They just love when the athletes are their own commentators."
‘Popeyes meme kid’ signs NIL deal with Popeyes as college football player
From meme to NIL deal: D-II OL Dieunerst Collin has an NIL deal with Popeyes 10 years after going viral in a Popeyes-related video.
Twitter’s David Herman talks Opendorse highlights deal: ‘We’re in the business of supporting student-athletes.’
"Twitter's your microphone; let the world know what you're thinking, what you care about, what you want to say. And then let the world take the conversation from there."
ESPN VP Kevin Lopes talks INFLCR NIL collaboration: ‘It’s a good strategy for ESPN to get out in front of any emerging industry.’
"Andscape and espnW are ESPN’s leading brands when it comes to elevating stories about black and female athletes. We feel there’s an opportunity for both brands to share content and grow relationships directly with student athletes via INFLCR’s platform."
Twitter announces path for NCAA athletes to monetize highlights through Opendorse NIL marketplace, starting with Pac-12 football players
"Twitter has always been and will continue to act as the megaphone for athletes to use their voice. Now they can leverage their most impactful moments on the field to earn meaningful NIL compensation."
Jim Harbaugh calls for players to get a cut of Big Ten media deal
"They're the ones signing the mega TV deals, and a new one is coming in 2024. Why can't that be a NIL deal right from the Big Ten?"
Expanded INFLCR-Atlantic Records partnership smooths path for NIL deals to promote upcoming music
A partnership INFLCR initially struck with Atlantic Records to let student-athletes and schools use licensed music on social media is now expanding to let Atlantic reach out to particular athletes who are fans of particular artists, and strike NIL deals with them to promote upcoming music.
Fox’s Doug Gottlieb and Nick Wright battle over NIL and college sports taking advantage of Black athletes
"There is an undeniable, incredibly uncomfortable racial context."
