Name, Image, Love Vol.10: HEARING the Same Thing

Industry News?

• In honor of International Women’s Day, University of Florida QB, DJ Lagway, is donating six figures of NIL money to the University of Florida’s women’s basketball, softball, volleyball, and gymnastics team ?

• In what is believed to be the first ever on-field sponsorship deal exclusive to an all-women’s playing field, Sonic-Drive-In has agreed to an on-field sponsorship deal at the University of Oklahoma’s softball field. As part of the deal, Sonic Drive-In will also support the Softball team through NIL deals?

• In an ESPN article on NIL contracts with schools, experts say that they have employment and pay-for-play all over them?

Top Deals??

• LSU gymnast, Livvy Dunne, has signed an NIL deal with Crocs ?

• C4 Energy has signed 128 players to NIL deals ahead of both the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments?

• University of Texas QB Arch Manning has signed and NIL deal with Uber, appearing in a commercial along with Cooper and Archie Manning ?

My Thoughts?

• Last week was the 11th hearing on Capitol Hill regarding NIL, and as I mentioned, people who attended said the conversations were must of the same, and if you read about hearing 1-10, you didn’t even need to know about hearing number 11. A lot of the same rhetoric was said with most pushing for the NCAA to have an anti-trust exemption. The conclusion that many came away with was that this is not going to happen.?

• As the April 4th date of the expected final approval of the House settlement approaches, one should pay attention to the legal happenings and motions behind the scenes. While there haven’t been many objectors to the settlement, there have been some high profile objectors who could potentially have major influence if they testify against the settlement. Judge Wilken has issued a reminder to the objectors that she cannot substantively make changes to the proposed settlement (i.e. that she can’t say athletes should get more money) however, she said that the objectors should focus on why the Court should object the settlement and set the case for trial. It will be interesting to watch how this all plays out, but in my opinion the settlement will be approved and go forward. However, crazier things have happened. ??

Conclusion?

That’s a wrap for Vol. 10?of NILove. I again want to thank you all for taking the time to read. It is still crazy to me that this newsletter has gained over 500 subscribers in such a small amount of time. I hope that you have been enjoying and that this newsletter has provided education, sparked thought, and started conversation. As always, please like, share, and subscribe.?