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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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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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.

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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...

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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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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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...

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...

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...

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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We speak with Mike Blewitt from CSMG about the company’s role in the NIL world. We focus on the importance of hyperlocal NIL campaigns.

We discuss the launch of the Pride of ODU Collective, the announcement of the Friends of Nova Collective as the official collective of Villanova Athletics, Matthew and Ryan Bewley’s lawsuit against the NCAA, and the formation of the Coalition for the Future of College Athletics.

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We cover a complaint filed by the NLRB against USC athletics, the PAC 12, and the NCAA. We discuss our time at the Beau Johnson X Soyumi NIL event. 

We discuss the state of affairs for athletes within the state of Utah following the Utah State Records Committee’s determination to open NIL contract records. We cover our favorite nillies including Kane Footware’s recent entrance into the NIL game and Angel Reese’s deal with Reebok.

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Chrissy and Wheeler cover NIL petitions from Ivy League athletes. Recently, 15 members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team signed a petition to join Local 560 of the Service Employees International Union. Dartmouth has objected, saying the players are not employees. Additionally, the CBPA filed a charge with the NLRB alleging that the conference misclassified athletes as amateurs, rather than as professionals. 

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Chrissy and Wheeler celebrate the new NIL rules for high school athletes in Georgia. They also speak with college athlete Connor Printz about his success within the NIL world. Connor shares tips for obtaining NIL deals and growing a social media presence. They also shoutout the upcoming NIL event at Soyumi Asian Kitchen featuring Beau Johnson. 

In the News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler discuss the debate surrounding paying ...

Chrissy and Wheeler discuss how the ninth NIL congressional hearing got derailed last week. They cover who said what and where things took a turn! 

In the News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler discuss the launch of the SWFL Flight Crew to support Florida Gulf Coast University student-athletes and the potential class action lawsuit focused on paying NCAA players for broadcast revenue. 

They discuss their favorite nill...