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2 Texas A&M players paid $10,000 apiece for exclusive interviews with TexAgs in NIL deal

Critics have been saying that the new NIL rules surrounding college athletics are going to ruin things. So far, the only thing it seems to have done is given student-athletes the chance to make some decent cash relative to their value (which was, you know, the point). And the people most...
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**** is going to go crazy with those big schools.....we fuqed
 
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Dwinstitles said:
**** is going to go crazy with those big schools.....we fuqed
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Honest question… what if it was 2017 how many guys would’ve been getting paid? TAMU just won the orange bowl, it’s two guys… Miami wins they’ll get theirs too! Relaxxx
 
Not sure if this has been discussed already - but wondering if the NIL opens the door for player names on replica jersey sales at all? Players could obviously get a cut and profit big time but maybe this is not allowed?
 
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Not sure if this has been discussed already - but wondering if the NIL opens the door for player names on replica jersey sales at all? Players could obviously get a cut and profit big time but maybe this is not allowed?
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Michigan announced players will get the money from their jersey sales.
 
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Nick Saban: QB Bryce Young approaching 'almost seven figures' in NIL deals​

Alabama sophomore quarterback Bryce Young has yet to start a game for the Crimson Tide, but according to coach Nick Saban, he's already raking in nearly $1 million in deals under the new name, image and likeness (NIL) policy.

"Certain positions, probably, enhance opportunities to create value, like quarterback, and our quarterback (Young) already has approached ungodly numbers — I'm not going to say what they are — and he hasn't even played yet. Hasn't even started," Saban said at the Texas High School Coaches Association's annual convention on Tuesday. "... It’s almost seven figures. And it's like, the guy hasn't even played yet. But that's because of our brand."

Young, Alabama's presumptive starter for the 2021 season, played in seven games in 2020 as Mac Jones' backup and attempted 22 passes. He was a five-star recruit and the No. 2 overall player in the Class of 2020, per 247Sports' Composite Rating.

College athletes in all states are now able to receive compensation for their names, images and likenesses following an interim policy that went into effect July 1. The next day, Young signed with Creative Artists Agency to work with him on his marketing deals.

"You have to understand that everybody has a different amount of opportunity, relative to what's going to happen here," Saban said. "Everything in college football, everything in high school football has always been equal for everyone. It's not gonna be that way anymore."

"Aaron Rodgers makes $24 million a year and probably makes several million dollars in endorsements because he's the quarterback," he added. "The right guard probably makes a million dollars a year, and he doesn't get any money for endorsements. The same thing is going to happen to our team."

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We need to get this in place ASAP too....​

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UNC launches first group licensing program under new NIL policy​


UNC has launched a group licensing arrangement for its student athletes under the new name, image and likeness (NIL) policy, becoming the first university to create a group program.

The Tar Heels, who announced the arrangement on Tuesday, partnered with The Brandr Group to allow all athletes to profit from NIL in conjunction with UNC's official trademarks and logos. Participation is voluntary and does not limit the athlete's individual NIL rights and their ability to negotiate opportunities outside of the program.

"This is an outstanding opportunity because it will allow our student-athletes to benefit, together, with our trademarks and logos — and to have more choices and chances to collectively benefit from their NIL," said Bubba Cunningham, UNC's director of athletics. "I have long supported the group licensing concept because it can positively impact so many student-athletes."

Under the program, Tar Heel athletes will have the chance to be marketed in groups of three or more within their sport or six or more sports in cobranded licensing and marketing programs with UNC's intellectual property. TBG will create licensing opportunities on behalf of the athletes in apparel and non-apparel categories and other co-branded sponsorships.

College athletes in all states are now able to receive compensation for their names, images and likenesses following an interim policy that went into effect July 1. The policy suspended amateurism rules related to NIL and ensures that no athlete in any state will be ruled ineligible if he or she monetizes their NIL.

What makes this deal different?​

Nicole Auerbach, college football senior writer: Group licensing has always been a bit of a touchy subject, even over the last few years of NIL conversations, because it comes close to suggesting the need for collective bargaining — i.e. a players' union. That's something the NCAA does not want to happen, of course, for obvious reasons.

But it's interesting that UNC figured out a way to do this (and Michigan figured out a way for dozens of current players to sell their jerseys) because it opens up some new opportunities in this era that some administrators didn't think possible.

I expect other athletic departments to follow suit if UNC's program works well. It's also possible in the near term that we could see other collective representation efforts (perhaps at a conference level? could we see it nationally?) on behalf of college athletes, even without an actual union. There are examples within the music industry and at the LPGA that could provide guidance.

How big is this for current UNC athletes?​

Brendan Marks, UNC beat writer: This is UNC's second group-licensing agreement, but the first that works for current athletes. The previous one enabled fans to buy jerseys of past Tar Heel stars, like Mia Hamm. But now?

In theory, UNC fans will be able to buy a Sam Howell or Caleb Love jersey, and Howell and Love will see some cut from the sales. Point being, it's a big deal, and the fact that North Carolina is the first major school to engage with NIL this way will pay dividends on the recruiting trail.

This is also a smaller gateway to the eventual return of NCAA video games, but featuring realistic player likenesses for the first time ever.
 
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Nick Saban: QB Bryce Young approaching 'almost seven figures' in NIL deals​

Alabama sophomore quarterback Bryce Young has yet to start a game for the Crimson Tide, but according to coach Nick Saban, he's already raking in nearly $1 million in deals under the new name, image and likeness (NIL) policy.

"Certain positions, probably, enhance opportunities to create value, like quarterback, and our quarterback (Young) already has approached ungodly numbers — I'm not going to say what they are — and he hasn't even played yet. Hasn't even started," Saban said at the Texas High School Coaches Association's annual convention on Tuesday. "... It’s almost seven figures. And it's like, the guy hasn't even played yet. But that's because of our brand."

Young, Alabama's presumptive starter for the 2021 season, played in seven games in 2020 as Mac Jones' backup and attempted 22 passes. He was a five-star recruit and the No. 2 overall player in the Class of 2020, per 247Sports' Composite Rating.

College athletes in all states are now able to receive compensation for their names, images and likenesses following an interim policy that went into effect July 1. The next day, Young signed with Creative Artists Agency to work with him on his marketing deals.

"You have to understand that everybody has a different amount of opportunity, relative to what's going to happen here," Saban said. "Everything in college football, everything in high school football has always been equal for everyone. It's not gonna be that way anymore."

"Aaron Rodgers makes $24 million a year and probably makes several million dollars in endorsements because he's the quarterback," he added. "The right guard probably makes a million dollars a year, and he doesn't get any money for endorsements. The same thing is going to happen to our team."

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ummm he fails to mention what Young's NIL deal is, so I'll call bull****. EDIT: Says he has a deal with cash app also says deals are facilitated by CAA marketing
 
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ummm he fails to mention what Young's NIL deal is, so I'll call bull****.
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Saban slurpers can't fathom the idea that this is just gamesmanship and Slick Nick is seeing that top recruits are now open to schools near major markets due to NIL potential instead of just taking bags. Now he's trying to talk up his QBs supposed NIL deal to prove that Bama can get recruits NIL money too.

Three things
1) No proof this is actually true, Saban could just be blowing smoke to stop recruiting momentum of schools like Miami

2) top QBs will get paid wherever they go. Has little to do with Bamas brand. Mississippi State doesn't have a national brand, but if they had the #1 QB recruit who was considered the Heisman front runner, that QB would be line for a huge NIL deal.

3)Alleged Miami fans need to stop being bleeding vaginas every time some report comes out that paints Bama in a positive light. NIL wasn't going to turn off the lights for Bama and UGA and put Miami in the drivers seat immediately. What NIL does is that it finally allows Miami to bring something to the table whereas before we couldn't offer any financial incentives. Bama will still drop bags and will also have NIL deals. The difference is now a recruit can weigh getting a 100k dirty bag and a 300k NIL deal to live in Tuscaloosa vs a 200k NIL deal to live in Miami. Some may take the money, others may choose quality of life.
 
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