Athlete NIL Interviews

01/25/23 • 81 min

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This week we asked our Nillie Athlete, Owen Meister, to interview a few athletes from across the country about their experiences within the NIL world. We also asked Owen to share his own story and experiences. Athletes interviewed include Dante Sellari from West Essex High School, Abellany Mendez from Montclair State University, Sean Moran from Notre Dame University, Jenna Rogers from the University of Nebraska, and Jemal Williams from Lincoln University.

We break down some of the biggest expenses and revenue sources associated with collegiate athletic programs.

We brag about the success of athletes in the Savannah area, including Savannah State’s Nyla Allen and Georgia Southern’s Jalen Finch. We also talk about Auburn gymnastics’ spectacular hype.

We discuss California Assemblymember Chris Holden’s proposed College Athlete Protection Act, recruit Jaden Rashada’s reversal from his commitment to Florida, the Texas One Fund’s Meet and Greet event, and the launch of the 1861 NIL Foundation.

We discuss the merchandise sale success of Nillie Athletes Kedrick Edwards, Nasir Frederick, and Ethan Brown. We also discuss our favorite recent NIL deals, including the launch of Emma Weyant’s swimwear line with Sporti and Johntay Cook II, Justice Finkley, Anthony Hill and Kelvin Banks’ deal with Vanguard Volkswagen.
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“We are so thrilled to have such strong Nillie Athletes.” (19:05-19:10 | Chrissy)

We break down some of the biggest expenses and revenue sources associated with collegiate athletic programs.

We brag about the success of athletes in the Savannah area, including Savannah State’s Nyla Allen and Georgia Southern’s Jalen Finch. We also talk about Auburn gymnastics’ spectacular hype.

Previous Episode

10 Things I Hate About NIL

This week we discuss some of the pitfalls of allowing NIL monetization on the high school level. From additional cameras on the sidelines to potential disparity caused by collectives, we cover it all.

Our NIL Mathlete segment discusses the impact of transfers on high school football ticket sales.

In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the recent mess caused by Olivia Dunne’s fans, Sportico’s predictions for NIL in 2023 and 2024, the launch of The Hilltop Club, Elite Casino Resorts’ support of The Swarm Collective, NILSU’s plans for its Build Your Board event, and Baylor Athletics’ establishment of a NIL advisory council (including work with Startup Waco).

We hear from Nillie Athletes John Hunt and Eathan Thompson. We also discuss our favorite recent NIL deals including Sam Breen’s partnership with the Dakin Humane Society (with help from The Massachusetts Collective) and Alex Junghan’s partnership with Old Hickory Bat Company. Also we give a shoutout to Image Is Everything party bus rentals!
To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected]. To learn more about our Framework platform, visit victreefi.com.

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“During the meeting the Board of Trustees discussed several important topics related to Georgia High School athletics, including a little bit about NIL. ” (05:05-05:10 | Wheeler)
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Next Episode

Indiana Vice: NIL Enforcement

This week we dissect NCAA Vice President of Enforcement Jon Duncan’s recently published interview about NIL policy enforcement. We discuss the standard for circumstantial evidence allowed in the consideration of apparent violations related to NIL.

Our NIL Mathlete segment breaks down a unique NIL request by an Alabama football player trying to obtain NIL funds to benefit his girlfriend.

We talk about a new NIL deal for our Nillie Athletes involving Girl Scouts. We brag about Savannah’s new pro team - the Savannah Hurricanes.

In our News and Facts segment, we are talking about NIL legislation changes! We discuss Nevada’s proposed Senate Bill 70, New Mexico’s proposed Senate Bill 219, and Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 840.

We meet Nillie Athlete Marquise Lawson-Greenwood. We discuss our favorite nillies including the Pokes with a Purposes’ involvement in the Trav’s Coasts for Kids drive and Bella Mir’s new NIL deal with UFC.

To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email [email protected]. To learn more about our Framework platform, visit victreefi.com.

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“The NCAA is more interested in the contact between athletes and companies/collectives that leads to the NIL activity rather than the actual performance of those acts.” (19:10-19:25 | Wheeler)
“I am shouting out the Pokes with a Purpose Collective. Oklahoma State players recently helped donate coats and jackets to Trav’s Coats for Kids.” (25:05-25:15 | Chrissy)

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Name Image Likeness is produced and edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.