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E60’s ‘Paid to Play’ offers different perspectives on college sports’ new era
Players, coaches, and administrators share their thoughts on navigating the NIL/transfer portal era.
Troy Aikman not thanked by UCLA QB for NIL donation due to school protocol
"It was standard practice for players not to know which donors or alumni contributed NIL funds that were distributed to the team."
Troy Aikman is ‘done’ funding NIL: ‘Didn’t even get a thank you’
"I wrote a sizable check, and he went to another school. I didn’t even get so much as a thank you note"
Is this the worst college football player NIL commercial ever or the best?
"I won’t be expecting an Oscar pretty soon..."
Nick Saban blames NIL donors for coaching carousel spinning out of control
Nick Saban told ESPN that college football's recent coaching firings are happening because NIL donors think their money gives them a voice in personnel decisions.
Joel Klatt calls out hypocrisy around John Mateer’s sports gambling controversy
"What are we doing?"
Unrivaled announces 13 new NIL signings, including JuJu Watkins, Azzi Fudd
LSU's Flau'jae Johnson, who had an existing NIL deal with the league, is also continuing her partnership.
Livvy Dunne calls out New York Times over infamous ‘Sex Sells’ headline
"Come on, you know what you're doing. You just put a picture of me in a leotard for clicks and then caption it 'sex sells.'"
Terrelle Pryor sees NIL lawsuit dismissed
Former Ohio State Buckeyes star Terrelle Pryor saw a lawsuit dismissed that would have seen him attempt to recoup lost NIL income.
Colin Cowherd convinces Urban Meyer NIL helps college coaches
"NIL actually protects the staff. You probably get a year or two more than you used to"
Louisiana set to increase sports betting tax to fund NIL collectives for universities
Sports gambling taxes in Louisiana are set to increase from 15% to 21.5%.
Paul Finebaum: House v. NCAA settlement means college athletics as we know it is over
"There’s such an existential threat to what we grew up loving, and we still do. It’s not going to be the same anymore."
House v. NCAA settlement allows schools to directly pay athletes
House v. NCAA was filed in June 2020.
Howard Bryant suggests Cooper Flagg got at least $28 million in NIL deals while at Duke
That's a little bigger than what was previously reported.
Steve Sarkisian calls out ‘irresponsible’ report on Texas’ NIL budget
"Everybody ran with it. And I'm talking real publications."
Nick Saban will reportedly co-chair presidential commission on college sports
Saban has spoke about NIL on Capitol Hill before.
Donald Trump reportedly forming commission to address issues in college sports
Can Trump fix collegiate athletics?
Nick Saban, Tommy Tuberville reportedly convinced President Trump to consider executive order ‘reforming’ NIL payments
Lobbying from Nick Saban and Tommy Tuberville apparently has President Donald Trump considering an executive order on NIL compensation.
Colin Cowherd breaks news of Nico Iamaleava’s commitment to UCLA
"I am told, moments ago, Nico Iamaleava is going to UCLA."
Paul Finebaum urges schools to ‘stay away’ from Nico Iamaleava: ‘Buyer beware of this guy’
"I would be very careful."
Tim Brando laments coverage of collegiate sports by national media: ‘College athletics hasn’t gone to hell’
"Those kids, whether they are getting money or not, are giving their all."
Bill Raftery addresses retirement: ‘If they still want me, I still enjoy doing it’
"I’m sure at some point they’ll let me know if you’re not doing your job, but I just sort of take each year as it goes."
How a broadcast mention of Richie Saunders’ Tater Tots connection led to ‘unique opportunity’ of Ore-Ida NIL deal
Jay Wright: NIL and transfer portal have created ‘the most talent’ in Elite Eight
The cream has risen to the top.
