Mulkey story coming? ** ITS HERE

[cancontent]

Yes, in a Q and A after one of her radio shows, Adia mentioned that schools offer amounts. She said she was personally aware of some schools were the suggested money did not materialize for some football players, she didn't mention the school.

She offered no specifics as to NIL amounts, but reminded the fans that international players who are in the US on student visas can't earn NIL money (hence 2 of the Arizona players selling T-Shirts they had made up as part of an entrepreneurship thing) and a 3rd on "Go Fund Me" for donations to be sent to her parents whose house burned down. She also said that one of our players had a $500,000 NIL deal in place as a high schooler. Yikes, although apparently it had to do with her being a "social media influencer" which is a world I don't understand.

Sounds like you're referring to Jada Williams. I remember her being part of a group called "Certified Bucket Getters" when she was in high school. They had quite a few tagged with that moniker, including a couple Canadians (Day-Wilson & Lattimore). Don't see much of it now, but it obviously helped her with exposure.

 

[WBBTakeover]

She did not respond to a request for an interview for two years. She then was upset for only being given 48 hours -- except she was given 2 years and 48 hours.

So, she totally saw it coming but was also blindsided by it.

 

[bballnut90]

Where. Is. This. Article.

 

[GamecockFam]

Where. Is. This. Article.

Based on prior tactics it'll probably be published on the day before LSU plays their next game. So my bet is on Friday.

 

[oldhusky]

You can tell recruits what they’ll get in NIL money in men’s hoops. My boss is the uncle (by marriage) of Travis Perry, who signed with Kentucky. Travis was promised $250,000 in NIL money each year that he’s at Kentucky. The NCAA can’t control or limit NIL so I assume schools do promise women’s recruits as well

That is very interesting. If a coach gives realistic expectations for NIL income that isn't a big problem IMO. I imagine some NIL deals are fairly set in stone and known, but others are estimates of what they think will be offered. If that is the case, then whatever they tell a potential recruit is at best an estimate.

So if you are close to getting a big time recruit, the temptation is great to promise a couple of hundred thousand more than your competitors, and more than you actually think is realistic, if there is no punishment for doing so. At some point I think players will have a good legal case against coaches who knowingly over-promised NIL income way beyond realistic expectations, and the NCAA or someone else will have to step in and put some guardrails in.

The NIL deals are obviously very good for the athletes, and I hope I am wrong about this, but the current wild wild west landscape seems ripe for many abuses and while most may handle it appropriately I suspect some rotten apples will reveal themselves over the next few years. Anyway your info on Travis is quite interesting and sheds light on what some players are being offered.
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[Vowelguy]

Based on prior tactics it'll probably be published on the day before LSU plays their next game. So my bet is on Friday.

And by “tactics” you mean running a story exactly when interest in a subject is high and there will be a lot of readership?

My stars!

 

[visitingcock]

And by “tactics” you mean running a story exactly when interest in a subject is high and there will be a lot of readership?

My stars!

It would have been timely yesterday. The day before or day of LSU's game may cause insane fluctuations on the betting lines. So, I don't like the Post's "marketing tactics" if it is day before or day of.

Oh yeah, I don't like Mulkey but I'm gonna be pizzed if this turns out to be just an attack on her socio/political beliefs rather than coaching practices.

 

[GamecockFam]

And by “tactics” you mean running a story exactly when interest in a subject is high and there will be a lot of readership?

My stars!

Where's the sarcasm font when I need it the most? My post was tongue-in-cheek.

 

[PacoSwede]

It would have been timely yesterday. The day before or day of LSU's game may cause insane fluctuations on the betting lines. So, I don't like the Post's "marketing tactics" if it is day before or day of.

Oh yeah, I don't like Mulkey but I'm gonna be pizzed if this turns out to be just an attack on her socio/political beliefs rather than coaching practices.

u don't even know if it's an attack, and if it's negative it does not mean it's a 'hit piece.'

and it may never appear, in fact. hold your fire.

i wouldn't take her word on this. she's not objective, certainly.

 

[Bone Dog]

Where's the sarcasm font when I need it the most? My post was tongue-in-cheek.

I thought you already used the sarcasm emoji. Isn't that usually enough?
I would love an entire font dedicated to sarcasm!

 

[ISUnorth]

It would have been timely yesterday. The day before or day of LSU's game may cause insane fluctuations on the betting lines. So, I don't like the Post's "marketing tactics" if it is day before or day of.

Oh yeah, I don't like Mulkey but I'm gonna be pizzed if this turns out to be just an attack on her socio/political beliefs rather than coaching practices.

I'd second that. If it's just a Peyton Place expose maybe it should be in the Rolling Stone or something. While I could have assumed her politics it's not like it's something I'd given any thought to at all. Not like I am a fan of hers, I am not. If a school wants to have her as their coach that's their business. I think a lot of my fellow Cyclone fans hatred of her stems from her beating us like a drum for 15 years.

 

[hoopsnloops32]

It’s possible Mulkeys little press conference successfully killed the story. It was supposed to come out Tuesday and it’s Wednesday with no word. Mulkey- 1, Washington Post - 0

 

[VA Huskie]

It’s possible Mulkeys little press conference successfully killed the story. It was supposed to come out Tuesday and it’s Wednesday with no word. Mulkey- 1, Washington Post - 0

How do you know it was supposed to come out on Tuesday?

 

[BRS24]

(I had to go to reader view to see the whole article)

Kim Mulkey Discovers the Streisand Effect

The LSU coach was angry about an upcoming 'Washington Post' story, but just ended up advertising it.

frontofficesports.com

 

[hoopsnloops32]

How do you know it was supposed to come out on Tuesday?

That’s what the original scuttlebutt after Fordes tweet. I’d imagine if it were ready they’d want it out before LSU’s next game and not out out on a Friday so it doesn’t come out Thursday I’d be surprised if it wasn’t successfully buried by that performance.

 

[visitingcock]

I thought it was Thursday release date. But I’m old

 

[jumpstart]

It’s possible Mulkeys little press conference successfully killed the story. It was supposed to come out Tuesday and it’s Wednesday with no word. Mulkey- 1, Washington Post - 0

I am sure they are crossing their "T's" and dotting their "I's" one last time. I never read where there was a date for it to be published.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

It would have been timely yesterday. The day before or day of LSU's game may cause insane fluctuations on the betting lines. So, I don't like the Post's "marketing tactics" if it is day before or day of.

Oh yeah, I don't like Mulkey but I'm gonna be pizzed if this turns out to be just an attack on her socio/political beliefs rather than coaching practices.

Major feature would probably run on Sunday.

 

[12au]

Major feature would probably run on Sunday.

That timing make sense. Drop it before Iowa-LSU rematch on Monday. If LSU loses, they can dance on Mulkey's grave--a win-win for WP

 

[LETTERL]

That timing make sense. Drop it before Iowa-LSU rematch on Monday. If LSU loses, they can dance on Mulkey's grave--a win-win for WP

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

That timing make sense. Drop it before Iowa-LSU rematch on Monday. If LSU loses, they can dance on Mulkey's grave--a win-win for WP

I just realized that according to reports - and Mulkey - this all started before they won it all last year (how long they asked for interviews).

Also, I continue to repeat, this is a well respected writer and author. I doubt his agenda is anything nefarious, unless you consider folks who write articles and want to be recognized for their work as evil somehow.

 

[Vowelguy]

I just realized that according to reports - and Mulkey - this all started before they won it all last year (how long they asked for interviews).

Also, I continue to repeat, this is a well respected writer and author. I doubt his agenda is anything nefarious, unless you consider folks who write articles and want to be recognized for their work as evil somehow.

If you watch Pardon the Interruption, Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon both spoke highly of him, and said they had full confidence it would be a fair piece and definitely not a hatchet job.

 

[12au]

I just realized that according to reports - and Mulkey - this all started before they won it all last year (how long they asked for interviews).

Also, I continue to repeat, this is a well respected writer and author. I doubt his agenda is anything nefarious, unless you consider folks who write articles and want to be recognized for their work as evil somehow.

I am using heightened language for effect. The broader point is that WaPo wants to time the release of article to maximize reach to increase subscription/advertising revenue. Sunday timing makes sense regardless of whether the article ends up being a smear job or a puff piece.

 

[Vowelguy]

I am using heightened language for effect. The broader point is that WaPo wants to time the release of article to maximize reach to increase subscription/advertising revenue. Sunday timing makes sense regardless of whether the article ends up being a smear job or a puff piece.

A week from Sunday -- the day of the NC game -- is a good possibility.

 

[Bigboote]

If you watch Pardon the Interruption, Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon both spoke highly of him, and said they had full confidence it would be a fair piece and definitely not a hatchet job.

Both Washington Post alums; I think they overlapped with Babb, but not sure.

 

[Crazyhorse]

KM is reaping what she sowed.

 

[jake0414]

It’s out

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/30/kim-mulkey-lsu-griner-reese/

 

[Vowelguy]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/30/kim-mulkey-lsu-griner-reese/

 

[HuskyNan]

If you want to criticize acts by a person, fine, but do not resort to name-calling and moral judgements here.

It’s OK to have an unexpressed opinion.

 

[triaddukefan]