And here we go....

[UCFBfan]

The gym owner in Miami is basically starting a Miami football SuperPAC.

From the article on ESPN,

"Lambert has also started a corporation, called Bring Back The U, that will be solely focused on putting money in the pockets of Miami football players. He said the company will attempt to rally support from local businesses to hire the players as spokesmen. He says he also plans to host fundraising events and then donate the proceeds to any local business that agrees to use the donation to pay for Miami players as spokesmen"

Who is going to be UCONN's guy? Big opportunity for someone to make a name for himself. We need a wealthy UCONN football fan with entrepreneurial spirit, or maybe you just need entrepreneurial spirit and time to engage in fundraising activities.,

It's not going to be a football focus at this school unfortunately. Look for a wealthy basketball setup though. It won't cost as much either as you are only covering 20 something players vs 85.

It would be nice if we could get a football one set up with high money. I'm sure they'll be something for individual players, but I don't know if there is enough interest for there to be someone to set up something that would be for a whole team. There's just no history or prominence at this school. It's a basketball school first and that's where the money will be funneled to. I wouldn't be shocked if the women's team gets more NIL deals than the football team. Bueckers is going to get PAID big time because of her social media presence.

 

[billybud]

I expect basketball to fund at higher average levels than football....smaller numbers on roster as you post...and I expect that regional/local fandom and popularity of team will play in....maybe more than national.

UConn, in the greater NY/New England area, may be positioned to be a regional leader in NIL income for basketball players.

 

[metsfan2323]

I expect basketball to fund at higher average levels than football....smaller numbers on roster as you post...and I expect that regional/local fandom and popularity of team will play in....maybe more than national.

UConn, in the greater NY/New England area, may be positioned to be a regional leader in NIL income for basketball players.

Probably true, but all it takes is one wealthy football fan with a business he wants to market to sports fans.

We know the potential is there for UCONN to succeed at football, the facilities are already in place. The Rent was once known as one of the countries loudest stadiums and we saw what the place looked like for the Michigan game. This is not ancient history this is within the last 11 years.

One person can make a difference.

 

[Jimdish255]

In a number of cases parents are the actual gatekeepers in recruiting. Now their role is going to change dramatically, trying to figure out who they want their kids taking money from. Do they care if it's from the car dealer, the billionaire, the booster club or the real estate guy? Are there people you don't want your kid involved with or will the size of the check determine where they go? This could really get crazy because they never had a plan for what was inevitable.

 

[billybud]

Duke has put out NIL guidance:

A Duke student-athlete may obtain professional representation by an athlete agent, attorney, or financial advisor who is engaged by the student-athlete for the purpose of securing payments for the use of the student-athlete’s NIL, or otherwise advising the student-athlete concerning NIL. Any such agent, attorney, or financial advisor must be registered with Duke University,and, to the extent required by North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 78,by the state of North Carolina. Representatives must also comply with the federal Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, as applicable. All representation must be disclosed to Duke University in a manner prescribed by the Department of Athletics.

 

[Pudge]

Well this was a court decision, not a legislative or executive one.

Palatine lives in a world that ... these institutional structures confuse him. apparently, his Connecticut high school let you drool all through civics government lessons

 

[Nostical]

If you were wondering how much meet and greets with autographs would be going for, feast your eyes on this.

"How much is that signature worth? Some early prices for meet and greets and autograph signings with Dreamfield:"

https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2021/07/01123129/Image-from-iOS-1.png

 

[Exit 4]

If you were wondering how much meet and greets with autographs would be going for, feast your eyes on this.

"How much is that signature worth? Some early prices for meet and greets and autograph signings with Dreamfield:"

https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2021/07/01123129/Image-from-iOS-1.png

Ha, great for them- but I laugh because I can’t really fathom paying for a college player autograph….but yeah go for it.


oh yeah, you do it because you “care” about the program!

 

[huskymedic]

More on Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux/Nike deal that @AD DB Burner posted last night:

 

[SU1968]

IMHO this will turn out to be not a big deal at most schools once the dust settles. The NFL drafts about 255 players each year who may get the big $$ for NIL payments in college. There are about 12,650 Div 1A players, most of whom will get nothing. Many may get local deals to advertise a local car dealership or restaurant. Most players will just get their school's cost of living payments.

 

[uconndogs]

IMHO this will turn out to be not a big deal at most schools once the dust settles. The NFL drafts about 255 players each year who may get the big $$ for NIL payments in college. There are about 12,650 Div 1A players, most of whom will get nothing. Many may get local deals to advertise a local car dealership or restaurant. Most players will just get their school's cost of living payments.

If you don't think athletic departments are going to use this as an opportunity to get absolute recruiting advantages you are kidding yourself. Some schools (certainly not all) will juice this into big money to land recruits. IMHO, this will further the divide between the haves and the have nots.

Again, think about what the SEC programs can and probably will do with this. For all intent and purposes they will recruit with dollars to offer and will use that advantage to put the best rosters in place.

 

[freescooter]

The gym owner in Miami is basically starting a Miami football SuperPAC.

From the article on ESPN,

"Lambert has also started a corporation, called Bring Back The U, that will be solely focused on putting money in the pockets of Miami football players. He said the company will attempt to rally support from local businesses to hire the players as spokesmen. He says he also plans to host fundraising events and then donate the proceeds to any local business that agrees to use the donation to pay for Miami players as spokesmen"

Who is going to be UCONN's guy? Big opportunity for someone to make a name for himself. We need a wealthy UCONN football fan with entrepreneurial spirit, or maybe you just need entrepreneurial spirit and time to engage in fundraising activities.,

If you are waiting for that, you might as well be waiting for Godot.

 

[freescooter]

IMHO this will turn out to be not a big deal at most schools once the dust settles. The NFL drafts about 255 players each year who may get the big $$ for NIL payments in college. There are about 12,650 Div 1A players, most of whom will get nothing. Many may get local deals to advertise a local car dealership or restaurant. Most players will just get their school's cost of living payments.

This is what I mean when I say it might be like the donut shop. For a couple of years it was all we heard about. When it opened it was a traffic nightmare with backups going all the way to Hartford and New Britain. Then after a while people figured out that it was just a donut. In this people will figure out it’s just another part-time job that a very busy guy has to deal with, and for the business, another expense that can easily be cut if business calls for it. Maybe for 10-15 guys it is a big deal. For most it isn’t. Maybe the right guard gets beer money. The backup power forward gets money for gas. The point guard with a personality gets a good payment. The talented but shy linebacker doesn’t. Using last years UConn hoops as an example I could see an understated guy like Bouknight getting less from this than a more animated if less talented guy might.

 

[Husky68]

If you don't think athletic departments are going to use this as an opportunity to get absolute recruiting advantages you are kidding yourself. Some schools (certainly not all) will juice this into big money to land recruits. IMHO, this will further the divide between the haves and the have nots.

Again, think about what the SEC programs can and probably will do with this. For all intent and purposes they will recruit with dollars to offer and will use that advantage to put the best rosters in place.

They pretty much already do this to put the best rosters in place, probably Duke, UNCheat, Kentucky, LSU, etc. in basketball also.

Market economics will adjust pricing/competition once the dust settles. 5 star type athletes will be looking at good payments while lesser guys will probably need to get something or coaches won't be able to manage/coach teams effectively. People quickly figure out where they are in pecking order of potential income. There aren't many Bouknights/Paiges type players. They will get theirs.

If you want to compete in Div. 1 athletics you need to learn how to get your athletes NIL deals without running afoul of the laws/rules (or at least not getting caught). A "very involved" rich guy can really impact a particular school/sport.

It will be interesting to see if this NIL deal has different impacts on different sports. Baseball players have potential big paydays if they make majors, softball not so much. Boys basketball players make it big talking multimillions, girls ok but not nearly as much. Will the "fairness" crew have an issue with "gender equality" of NIL deals?

 

[Jimdish255]

They pretty much already do this to put the best rosters in place, probably Duke, UNCheat, Kentucky, LSU, etc. in basketball also.

Market economics will adjust pricing/competition once the dust settles. 5 star type athletes will be looking at good payments while lesser guys will probably need to get something or coaches won't be able to manage/coach teams effectively. People quickly figure out where they are in pecking order of potential income. There aren't many Bouknights/Paiges type players. They will get theirs.

If you want to compete in Div. 1 athletics you need to learn how to get your athletes NIL deals without running afoul of the laws/rules (or at least not getting caught). A "very involved" rich guy can really impact a particular school/sport.

It will be interesting to see if this NIL deal has different impacts on different sports. Baseball players have potential big paydays if they make majors, softball not so much. Boys basketball players make it big talking multimillions, girls ok but not nearly as much. Will the "fairness" crew have an issue with "gender equality" of NIL deals?

I think you make a good point. Schools that want their coaches to be successful will have to create a baseline compensation for their players. If they can't do that there will be conflict within the team. There also might be a point of diminishing returns with highly compensated players becoming uncoachable and hurting the reputations of their sponsors and the team. One thing's for sure. It won't be boring.

 

[uconnric]

Once again, the government solution is worse than the problem.

Welcome to the deregulation of college athletics.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Notre Dame's Offensive Line gets a deal with Mission BBQ.

Buurrrrpppp

 

[UCFBfan]

I think you make a good point. Schools that want their coaches to be successful will have to create a baseline compensation for their players. If they can't do that there will be conflict within the team. There also might be a point of diminishing returns with highly compensated players becoming uncoachable and hurting the reputations of their sponsors and the team. One thing's for sure. It won't be boring.

I think there will also be an impact on coaches. Schools will need to show potential and current coaches that they are willing to bring in needed talent by finding NIL deals. It really is like a mini professional league. Coaches don't stick around in the pros if teams aren't willing to invest. The same might happen in college if coaches are wanted by two equal reputation schools. It might also sway a coach to leave if their current school won't show a motivation to get some NIL deals. I know schools can't get involved with getting these deals, but let's not be naïve and think that won't be happening on some level.

 

[CL82]

Martin: NIL landscape is ‘buck wild’

Frank Martin is torn between being happy for young people and concerned about the landscape of college athletics.

247sports.com

Frank Martin claims that there is a high school player right now who has been offered $1 million to play for a certain college.

It’s the Wild West out there right now.

 

[billybud]

Stolen from UNC board....

Reporter- "Well Sam, big win have to be happy with the result.

Sam- "Yea.. this Jordan Brand, Coca-Cola, Learfield Tar Heels team played well all day long. Have to thank the trainers back in the weight room, had us ready to play. The BoJangles O-line did a great job giving me time to find our Cutters gloves receivers and opening up running lanes for our Ball's infinitely recyclable aluminum tailbacks. Can't leave out the outstanding job the Home Depot Tough as Nails defense did today, they were great"

Reporter- "That score before the half was big for you guys"

Sam- "It was, we got down inside the Red Robin red zone midway the quarter and had to settle for 3.. Grayson knocked it through the Sherwin-Williams uprights to extend the lead then got the ball back and punched it into the CTI security, Outback Steakhouse end zone with a few seconds left."

Reporter- "Looking ahead to next week, big road game at Notre Dame"

Sam- "No doubt.. they are playing well so we have to be ready. We will fly out on Delta, Thursday and get checked into the Double Tree by Hilton, have a walk through presented by Sketchers shoes on Friday and be ready to play Saturday."

Reporter- "Good luck next week"

Sam- "Thanks"

 

[billybud]

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Martin: NIL landscape is ‘buck wild’

Frank Martin is torn between being happy for young people and concerned about the landscape of college athletics.

247sports.com

Frank Martin claims that there is a high school player right now who has been offered $1 million to play for a certain college.

It’s the Wild West out there right now.

yikes...a basketball coach with his ears to the ground tells us that he knows a high school kid with a 7 figure offer...OMG...nice find..and a shock..

 

[Jimdish255]

Martin: NIL landscape is ‘buck wild’

Frank Martin is torn between being happy for young people and concerned about the landscape of college athletics.

247sports.com

Frank Martin claims that there is a high school player right now who has been offered $1 million to play for a certain college.

It’s the Wild West out there right now.

So much for the donut shop...

 

[CL82]

So much for the donut shop...

A million buys a whole lot of crullers.

 

[Adios]

Goodbye college sports, hello minor/developmental leagues.

 

[Pinnacle]

Each of the 90 existing Miami scholarship players will be offered a $500 a month contract (up to $6000 for a year) to endorse American Top Team through their social media accounts, personal appearances and other marketing vehicles. If all 90 players opt to accept a deal, the total American Top Team investment in year one could reach $540,000.

The deal is being administered by a new marketing company - "Bring Back The U" - which was created by South Florida businessman Dan Lambert, who founded American Top Team and is a longtime Golden Cane and member at CaneSport.com.

Lambert also hopes to recruit other businesses to offer similar NIL deals to Hurricane players this year and in the future.

Another nail in the coffin of college athletics!