So how exactly does this work?
Correct, this is one of two groups getting off of the ground. This one was way easier to sell to ND admin -- FWIW, I wholeheartedly agree with the mission statement, the devil will be in the details (re: implementation) -- and will be focused on taking care of current players who are "doing the right thing" on and off the field. IMO, this is a good foundation to build NIL on because you already hear about locker room divides and other issues at Texas, A&M, and elsewhere for the recruits getting paid big $$$$ who haven't done shit yet.
Can you spill the beans (little teaser) on the second group? Or is it just the NFT one?
The second group is more a traditional “sports marketing” group where they’re looking to throw money at HS prospects to sign them to a licensing deal where they will have their marketing rights in exchange for cash. The sticky point here is that the admin is staunchly against anything that could be considered pay-for-play and this is treading into the gray area that other schools are currently playing in.
In all honesty does the admin have any day what players do in NIL? If they wanted to do this could ND actually shut it down/ oppose it?
Admin has to track and approve all NIL deals. Crazy, but that’s the NCAA rule.
Well... that dont make no kinda sense.
So you're saying we shouldn't expect any Brazzers or Tito's partnerships?
A series of Budweiser commercials from about 20 years ago.
Honestly, that second group should just call the Admin's bluff. The NCAA doesn't actually require the school to approve it, just that a state law or conference/school can have reporting requirements.
After all, "We are ND!"
Kind of like a Packers fan buying an imaginary stock and pretending they own a football franchise...? (I'm one of those annoying idiots)
