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Too old for college sports, too knowledgeable not to share. Two NIL "experts" share their views on the latest news, biggest NIL deals, and most interesting legislation changes weekly. Hear from industry pros - athletic directors, compliance coordinators, and student-athletes about their thoughts on the NIL landscape. Presented by VicTreeFi. Share your thoughts with us! Email contact@victreefi.com.

Episodes

November 20, 2024 12 mins

We discuss Senator Ted Cruz’s vow to prioritize NIL, Senator John Thune’s persummed allegiance to the NCAA, the scramble to raise funds to pay athletes, and an update on the Penn State vs. Vintage Brand trial. 

We talk about our favorite NIL deals including Cam Ward’s gift and the World of Warcraft collab. 

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We discuss the recent lawsuit filed by LSU guard Last-Tear Poa against Citizen and Immigration Services, NexGen’s efforts to increase voter participation in swing states with athlete influence, updates on recent antitrust law suits, and the high demand for NIL directors.  

We talk about our favorite NIL deals including Cooper Flagg’s deal with Gatorade and JuJu Watkins’ deal with NYX.

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October 23, 2024 14 mins

We discuss the importance of understanding NIL contract terms. We talk about Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia’s clash with BreakingT. We also cover Pepperdine’s new NIL collective, Waves Excellence. We discuss the latest NIL update for North Carolina athletes. 

We talk about our favorite NIL deals including the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s deal with Iowa State athletes and Juju Watkins’ deal with Gatorade.

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September 25, 2024 11 mins

We discuss the executive order related to NIL recently signed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. We talk about the official partnerships between Red Brick Legacy and Miami University Athletics and the Broncos Will Rein Collective and Western Michigan University Athletics. We dig into the latest NIL lawsuit updates.

We talk about our favorite NIL deals including JBL’s 2024 Campus Program featuring R.J. Davis and Riley McCusker. We also ...

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September 11, 2024 9 mins

We discuss the launch of Norfolk State’s Gold Standard collective, the hang up with the NCAA’s settlement, the passing of California’s NIL amendment, the announcement of a proposed NIL bill in Ohio, and updates regarding an NIL lawsuit out of North Carolina. 


We talk about our favorite nillies including
Sheduer Sanders’ deal with Nike and Freddy’s deal with twelve athletes.

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June 26, 2024 8 mins

We discuss the NCAA’s latest move in the fight against athlete unionization, the outcome of the recent vote by the House Committee on Education and the Work Force, Nebraska’s new NIL law, and the success of AthleteCon.  

We talk about our favorite nillies including Graham Mertz’s deal with Mercedes Benz of Gainesville and Ollie Gordon II’s deal with McDonalds of the Southern Plains.

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May 29, 2024 24 mins

We discuss the general terms of a settlement that will see the NCAA pay nearly $2.8 billion in damages over 10 years to nearly 14,000 players. It also creates a new system that allows schools to use up to $21 million a year to pay student-athletes. 

We cover a new South Carolina NIL law and updates related to Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against Billy Napier. 

We talk about our favorite nillies including Oklahoma women’s basketball player...

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May 14, 2024 24 mins

We discuss how a proposed new athlete compensation model could reduce the roster size of collegiate football programs - negatively impacting walk ons. 

We cover John Legend’s performance at the Club 15 NIL 500 Gala supporting University of Kentucky athletes, the announcement of the Protect the Ball Act, recent updates to NCAA NIL guidance, the proposal of a special status designation for student-athletes, and updates regarding the p...

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May 1, 2024 27 mins

We share an interview with UNC Asheville Forward Drew Pember. Drew shares his POV on life as a student-athlete, NIL opportunities, and more.

We cover the Ivy League’s assertion that athlete unionization would undermine academic goals, the launch of the Nickel City Collective and Two Rivers Trust, the Wisconsin High School Athletic Association’s rejection of NIL rights for high school athletes, and the latest proposed Federal legisla...

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April 17, 2024 45 mins

We discuss the viral music video featuring Kentucky Wildcat Basketball Manager and Geddes Pools. We speak with Clay Duerson from Creative Caddie, the company behind the creative music video featuring Geddes Pools! We learn tips to create attention-grabbing content and discuss the experience behind the scenes of a video shoot.

We cover the discussion surrounding paying certain Olympic athletes, NIL Summit Award Nominations, and the p...

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April 3, 2024 19 mins

We discuss Auburn’s loss to Yale, NIL’s impact on the transfer portal, the Zags Collective Match Madness fundraiser, and a recent Oregon NIL bill.  

We talk about our favorite nillies including Raid’s deal with Jeremy Roach and Darianne Littlepage-Buggs and Goldman Sachs deal with Angel Reese.

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email contact@victreefi.com. To learn more about our Framework platform,...

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March 20, 2024 33 mins

We hear from University of Alabama thrower Chandler Hayden. She discusses her experience as a female student-athlete and as an athlete at SEC schools. 

We discuss the recent change in the South Carolina High School League’s bylaws related to NIL, the recent NIL roundtable with Senator Ted Cruz, North Carolina’s recent NIL update, and updates related to the unionization of Dartmouth athletes.

We talk about our favorite nilli...

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We hear from Russ White from The Collective Association. Russ responds to our recent interview with Deseret News’ Executive Editor Doug Wilks regarding the disclosure of NIL information to the public.

We discuss the latest updates in the lawsuit against the NCAA filed by the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia, NCAA President Charlie Baker’s recent letter to NCAA membership, news from the NCAA Committee on Infractions, the l...

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We speak with Deseret News’ Executive Editor Doug Wilks about his recent testimony at a Utah NIL hearing. Dough discusses the Title IX implications of withholding NIL records and the importance of transparency.

We provide an update on the Tennessee/Virginia NIL lawsuit against the NCAA, discuss the NCAA’s new NIL regulations, the NLRB’s Dartmouth ruling, and Homefield Apparel’s recent initiative with several collectives. 

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February 7, 2024 21 mins

We discuss the NCAA’s investigation into the University of Tennessee’s alleged NIL violations and the latest antitrust litigation against the NCAA. We cover the latest investigation into the University of Florida’s potential NIL violations and provide updates on the NCAA’s investigation of Florida State. We discuss the Collective Association’s officer elections and a new NIL insurance policy offered through Players Health.


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January 24, 2024 25 mins

We discuss how Florida State University became the first program to be punished by the NCAA for NIL infractions. We also cover Utah’s proposed NIL law, the latest updates on the status of Federal legislation related to NIL, discussions within the state of Florida related to high school NIL activities, and the impact of NIL on Ivy League programs.

We discuss our favorite nillies including Caitlin Clark’s trading card and Powerade’s d...

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January 10, 2024 22 mins

We discuss the scheduled NIL discussion at the 2024 NCAA Convention, Charlie Baker’s recent letter to student-athletes, Yea Alabama’s new fundraising initiative, NIL notes from high school recruits, and how Blueprint Sports is navigating non-profit fundraising


We discuss our favorite nillies including Squirrel White’s deal with the Nashville Predators and Jay Higgins and Sabastian Castro’s deal with Cheez-It


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We discuss NCAA President Charlie Baker’s recent NIL letter proposing that schools directly pay athletes, among other revelations. We cover recent news including the Title IX lawsuit against Oregon, the latest lawsuit related to the transfer portal, the announcement of the Bluff City Collective as the official collective of Memphis men’s basketball, the announcement of Fy with the Phoenix as the official collective of Green Bay Ath...

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December 6, 2023 18 mins

We discuss Carson Beck’s $1,000,000 deal, the announcement of Arkansas Edge as the official collective of Arkansas Athletics, Lone Star NIL’s latest campaign, the launch of the Secondary Break Club to support UNC men’s basketball, the shutdown of the Teal Collective, the announcement of the Brandr vs. EA Sports settlement, Alex Fontenot’s lawsuit.

We discuss our favorite nillies including Xenith’s deal with Tyler Atkinson and Countr...

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November 15, 2023 15 mins

We debunk Heather McMahan’s myth about the chicken at the University of Alabama. We cover the Orange United collective’s campaign to raise $500,000, President Biden’s NIL roundtable, the collective alcohol loophole, and the class action lawsuit against the NCAA.

We discuss our favorite nillies including Travis Hunter’s deal with
Squishmallows and Bronny James’ new jersey in Dicks Sporting Goods.

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