NIL Now with hosts Lauren Sisler and Kevin Jones explores the crazy and wildly interesting world of Name Image, Likeness. Every Thursday, the ESPN reporter and former Virginia Tech football All-American tackle six-figure brand deals, an endless transfer portal and an evolving college athletics landscape, featuring notable guests and commentary from the Reddit college football team.
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Lauren and Dean break down Missouri football coach Eliah Drinkwitz's latest NIL comments and how one of college football's top high school prospects can tell when a school is lying to him about future NIL earnings. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri shares his thoughts and Reddit's comments on SEC commissioner Greg Sankey's damning NIL statement, and how the conference could be approaching dangerous territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss Joel Klatt's comments on college athletes having "too much" power in NIL, and Kirby Smart looking to even the NIL playing field across the SEC. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri shares his thoughts and Reddit's comments on new talks of federal regulation overseeing NIL, and whether fans would rather spend $10 million on a head coach or $10 million on NIL. Stanford defensive back Terian Williams joins the show and discusses his NIL Summit nomination, his range of NIL deals and how that money plays into his non-profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren analyze what's happening with NIL collectives, and discuss the latest EA Sports news surrounding the NCAA College Football video game, which will include the names of college players. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri shares his thoughts and Reddit's comments on the highly anticipated video game, what fans want to see after 10 years since the game's latest release and how EA Sports is going to pay the players for their NIL. University of Texas at San Antonio soccer star Marlee Fray joins the show and discusses her NIL deal with Dexcom, other partnerships in her NIL portfolio and her transfer journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren break down BYU wide receiver Kody Epps' complex transfer story and react to Aneesah Morrow's NIL transfer announcement to LSU. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri shares his thoughts and Reddit's comments on what Notre Dame should do once its deal with Under Armour is finished and how Missouri's NIL rules will help the Tigers land in-state players. Syracuse University professor Dave Meluni rejoins the show with an update on the world of NIL, how his students partnered with an ACC lacrosse team and what his class accomplished teaming up with a rising star on the New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss what's right and what's wrong with Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari's latest take on NIL. Plus, what would it take for a potential Nike and Adidas collaboration now that Hailey Van Lith will wear both brands at LSU? And what's next for Bronny James' NIL now that he's committed to USC? Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri shares his thoughts and Reddit's comments on what fans would look for in a transfer destination and where the NCAA went wrong in communicating college football's recent changes to its fanbase. Ross Miller of Miller Home Mortgage in Louisiana joins the show and discusses his NIL partnerships with LSU athletes and how those deals have helped the student-athletes and his business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren assess how NIL weakened this year's NFL quarterback draft class before highlighting Harold Perkins' new NIL deal with a Louisiana tractor dealership. The 'King of NIL' Rayquan Smith joins the show and discusses his decision to transfer, how NIL will impact his decision and how his pitch to companies has changed since he last joined NIL Now as a guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren unpack Arch Manning's spring game performance and discuss if the backup quarterback role will affect his NIL. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri shares his thoughts and Reddit's comments on what Temple can do to raise more NIL funds and how Tyler Van Dyke's almost transfer plays into the Miami NIL saga. Cara Lewis of Virginia Tech's volleyball team joins the show and discusses her NIL deal with Dunkin' Donuts and how her team addresses name, image and likeness on and off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren analyze Syracuse booster Adam Weitsman's decision to step away from the university and its NIL efforts. The hosts then spotlight Bronny James' new NIL deal and discuss a familiar Angel Reese partnership. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri shares his thoughts and Reddit's comments on James Franklin's NIL approach at Penn State and the predicament Miami booster John Ruiz is handling with LifeWallet. Brent Axe, a sports columnist at syracuse.com, joins the show and discusses Weitsman's decision to step away from Syracuse and what the move means for the Orange athletic department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss Angel Reese's comments on earning money through NIL compared to playing in the WNBA. The hosts highlight an eco-friendly NIL deal at Rutgers and run through this year's NIL Summit Awards nominees. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings his thoughts and Reddit's comments on NIL legislation that could change how Oklahoma football teams recruit and the story of Penn State quarterback Drew Allar, who is making big money before starting a game for the Nittany Lions. Robert Boland, a Seton Hall professor and experienced sports law expert, discusses how the decision to turn pro has changed with NIL, the direction of the NCAA under Charlie Baker and his thoughts on the John Ruiz, Cavender twin dilemma at Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren exchange thoughts on the women's college basketball championship featuring LSU's Angel Reese and Iowa's Caitlin Clark. The hosts then analyze a report from Sponsor United, stating NIL deals in women's basketball have grown exponentially in the last year. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings his thoughts and Reddit's comments on UCLA quarterback Chase Griffin's latest NIL endeavors and reveals what some fans think about Jaden Rashada's new presence at Arizona State. Michelle Meyer, the founder of NIL Network, discusses NIL trends across different college sports and demographics. Meyer also shares the importance of following NIL data as it relates to athletes signing deals and businesses creating campaigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren break down Charles Barkley's comments on NCAA President Charlie Baker turning NIL political and react to Georgia tight end Brock Bowers turning down money from his local collective. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings his thoughts and Reddit's comments on NIL's impact on professional football leagues such as the CFL in Canada and a Nebraska football story that sets the stage for NIL to come. Dr. Scott Grant, the president of Triple Threat Leadership and a former director of operations and leadership development at the University of North Carolina, shares his thoughts on the future of NIL under NCAA President Charlie Baker and the issues that challenge high school NIL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss their favorite March Madness NIL deals, which involve Pringles mustaches and an AT&T collaboration with Kentucky basketball stars. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings Reddit's comments on Boise State's tax prep course for NIL earners and Charlie Baker's first move to Congress over the NIL rights of college athletes. Kristi Dosh, an attorney and sports business writer for Forbes, analyzes her favorite NIL deals from March Madness, reveals some of the issues brands face when creating ad campaigns around the tournament and gives insight into the NCAA's direction under Baker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren assess Nick Saban's latest NIL comments about collectives paying players to attend their schools. The hosts then discuss whether or not LifeWallet CEO John Ruiz should be considered a “booster,” after he said he'll file a lawsuit against the NCAA over his mislabeling as a Miami “booster.” Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings Reddit's comments on Isaiah Foskey's claim that he would've played somewhere other than Notre Dame if NIL was a big deal in recruiting when he played high school football and the Reddit community's take on what college football will look like in 5-10 years. Chase Griffin, a quarterback at UCLA and a two-time recipient of the NIL Male Athlete of the Year Award at the NIL Summit, shares his story and thoughts on the importance of using NIL to uplift communities around him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren preview NCAA president Charlie Baker's first 100 days in office. The hosts then react to LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne's controversial NIL deal with Caktus AI, an artificial intelligence tool that forced LSU to issue a statement. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings his thoughts and Reddit's comments on Baker's mission as the NCAA's leader, and what he predicts the relationship between the NCAA and boosters, such as Miami's John Ruiz, will look like in the future. Mark Koesterer, the founder of The Players NIL and author of "NIL For ALL: A 30-Minute Guide to NIL," details where the NCAA went wrong with NIL and explains the importance of athlete education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren break down the NCAA's first sanctions on a member institution for NIL infractions. The University of Miami will face a year of probation following a violation between Hurricanes' booster John Ruiz and Haley and Hanna Cavinder. The hosts react to the NCAA's ruling and highlight other thoughts from the basketball world. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings his thoughts on the Cavinder situation at Miami and reveals Reddit's ideas on regulating NIL moving forward. Brenden Hill, a former Virginia Tech football player and the cofounder of Triumph NIL, details the current landscape of NIL, where it's going and what student-athletes should focus on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss Georgia high school quarterback Julian Lews, a new-age prospect playing under outdated rules. Next, the hosts analyze a recent Opendorse report about how much NIL money female college athletes are earning. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri talks about Bijan Robinson's mustard commercial and brings his favorite Reddit comments about Texas A&M's 12th Man Foundation joining the NIL space. Jack Betts, a wide receiver for Amherst with over 30 NIL deals and the founder of Make Your Own Legacy Academy, joins the show and shares some of his secrets on branding and entrepreneurship as a college athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss a memo sent to ACC member schools after Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim said Pitt, Wake Forest and Miami bought their teams through NIL deals. The hosts then highlight one of their favorite Super Bowl commercials, an Oikos advertisement that featured Deion Sanders' sons Shedeur and Shilo, made possible through a NIL deal. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri analyzes Florida's proposed NIL bill and brings his favorite Reddit comments about Florida State wide receiver Mycah Pittman, who says he made six figures in NIL earnings with the Seminoles. Chris Carlson, a reporter for syracuse.com and The Post Standard, joins the show to talk about how Central New Yorkers perceive Jim Boeheim's comments, and how a Syracuse booster is creating NIL opportunities for the Orange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join NIL Now for an interactive media event every other Thursday with our friends on Reddit. Our Reddit Talks, hosted by Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri and NIL Now's Dean Zulkofske, provide listeners an opportunity to give immediate feedback. Our third Reddit talk highlights a new NCAA bylaw pertaining to NIL. Bobak and Dean also talk about Nick Saban's NIL influence at Alabama and how NIL has pulled back the curtain on some of college football's inner workings. Joining each Reddit Talk online or on the app is easy, and once you're in, click the 'raise hand' feature to be brought to the stage and ask a question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren analyze Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim's comments about NIL and how other teams in the ACC are using it to build their teams. The hosts then break down Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze's approach to the new era of college football and introduce a new NCAA bylaw that will shake up how member institutions manage NIL compliance. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings his favorite Reddit comments regarding what colleges should name their collectives and shares what Reddit users think about the NCAA NIL bylaw. Joe Goodman, a sports columnist for AL.com and the author of "We Want Bama," joins the show to talk about the NCAA and continue the conversation surrounding Nick Saban's latest NIL comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren break down Alabama football coach Nick Saban's comments about two football players who reportedly wanted a combined $1.3 million in NIL money. The hosts then discuss a student-athlete survey about NIL-related tension in lockerrooms and the Buffalo Wild Wings "All-Sauce Team" with Sauce Gardner. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings his favorite Reddit comments about Saban's NIL story and outlines the future of WWE in the promotion's latest NIL signing class. Liam Clifford, a wide receiver at Penn State and the CEO and co-founder of Limitless NIL, joins the show to talk about his agency, NIL as a student-athlete and balancing entrepreneurship with football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss an outgoing athletic director's disdain for NIL, Olivia Dunne's impact on college athletes cashing out and the latest NIL deal to feature John Daly and his son. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri talks more about Jaden Rashada's NIL situation at Florida before revealing Reddit's favorite and least favorite parts of NIL so far. Virginia Tech basketball star, and 2022 ACC Player of the Year, Liz Kitley joins the show to speak about her cooking class at Gourmet Pantry and what she's learned through signing NIL deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren break down the Jaden Rashada NIL ordeal at the University of Florida. The hosts also discuss the first Division III NIL trading card deal signed by Connor "Big Cozy" Williams. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri joins the show to discuss how a meme turned Dieunerst Collin into a Popeyes NIL sensation, and what Oklahoma fans think about General Booty's new Crimson Cream body cream. Ryan Zuke, a Michigan beat reporter for MLive.com, explains how NIL kept some players, like Wolverines star running back Blake Corum, from entering the NFL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join NIL Now for an interactive media event every other Thursday with our friends on Reddit. Our Reddit Talks, hosted by Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri and NIL Now's Dean Zulkofske, provide listeners an opportunity to give immediate feedback. Each NIL Now Reddit Talk will feature a guest with a unique perspective on the NIL space in college sports. Our second Reddit Talk features Joe Goodman, a sports columnist who writes about Alabama and Auburn for AL.com. Joining each Reddit Talk online or on the app is easy, and once you're in, click the 'raise hand' feature to be brought to the stage and ask a question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss Sonny Dykes' CFP media day comments and how they relate to the NCAA turning a new page this offseason. The hosts then break down Virginia Tech basketball star Liz Kitley's cooking class NIL deal and contemplate where they wish they could have signed deals as athletes. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri joins the show to talk about Georgia's national championship win over TCU and which schools Reddit users believe are primed to explode in the NIL space. Dave Meluni, a Syracuse University Sport Management professor specializing in name, image and likeness, explains how he's teaching student-athletes to be entrepreneurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri and NIL Now's Dean Zulkofske discuss the future of the NCAA under Charlie Baker and the growth of NIL in college football alongside cleveland.com columnist Doug Lesmerises and NIL consultant Ben Chase. The panel discusses which deals made an impact this season, and how NIL could influence players declaring for the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2023's first episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren gauge how NIL deals can become a distraction in a locker room, and highlight a TCU wide receiver who didn't get caught up in the money. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri joins the show bearing ideas from Reddit users on how the NCAA can level the NIL playing field before assessing Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi's allegations that a school lured a Panthers recruit away with NIL promises. Michael Casagrande, an Alabama beat reporter with AL.com, discusses how the NIL landscape forces Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide to adapt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Lauren discuss Deion Sanders' new job in Colorado and how his presence will impact NIL discussions and opportunities for the Buffaloes. The cohosts then analyze the main challenges new NCAA president Charlie Baker will face when he claims his new role in March. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri joins the show to commend a Georgia offensive lineman who bought holiday gifts with his NIL earnings and consider how NIL subscription boxes could bring fans closer to their favorite college football teams. Danielle Wiley, the CEO and founder of Sway Group, dissects how athletes can better market themselves no matter the size of their social media following. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a new episode of NIL Now, Kevin and Dean assess how NIL is changing the way high school athletes brand themselves and choose their colleges before the early football signing period from December 21-23. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri and Lauren discuss Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt's NIL deal with a familiar hotel company before high school NIL expert, Scott Rosenberg, explains how platforms like rSchoolToday educate high school athletes on Name, Image and Likeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Lauren and Kevin break down what Nebraska coach Matt Rhule and other new college football coaches must prioritize to be successful in today's NIL space. The co-hosts then discuss how collectives are fundraising as the transfer portal opens. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri explains how four college football players will wake up "feeling the cheesiest" this bowl season and how a coaching hire has added some drama to the Fenway Bowl between Cincinnati and Louisville. Brent Cunningham, the vice president of operations at TCU collective Think NIL, reveals what happens behind closed doors at a Power 5 collective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the new episode of NIL Now, Lauren and Kevin analyze how NIL can influence Bijan Robinson's impending NFL Draft decision. The two former college athletes then discuss a Houston basketball collective deal that only benefits male players. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri takes a deeper look at how Miami is "fishing" the transfer portal with NIL money and relays what Reddit users are saying about Mark Stoops' latest take on NIL. Joe Spivak, a former Northwestern football player turned WWE superstar named "Tank Ledger," joins the show to discuss how a NIL deal changed his life after college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of NIL Now, Lauren and Kevin break down a high school prospect who flipped from Miami to Florida with money on the table, Georgia QB Stetson Bennett's new nickname and a Michigan RB who bought Thanksgiving turkeys with his NIL earnings. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri analyzes an Ohio State vs. Michigan Fortnite tournament and a Utah offensive lineman serving duck to combat childhood hunger. Doug Lesmerises, a cleveland.com sports columnist who covered Ohio State from 2005-2016, joins the show to discuss NIL in college football and The Game this Saturday between the undefeated Buckeyes and Wolverines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In another episode of NIL Now, Lauren and Kevin discuss the controversial New York Times article about LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, NIL courses offered to high school athletes and Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari's NIL stance. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri breaks down Texas' super collective before Ben Chase, a NIL consultant and college football fan who has attended nearly 50 games this season, joins NIL Now from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the first episode of NIL Now, co-hosts Lauren Sisler and Kevin Jones discuss a massive Gatorade deal, a multi-million dollar pledge and a potential pay-for-play situation in the Pac-12. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri introduces his segment, and guest Jack Adler, a senior at Syracuse University and the CEO of Out2Win Sports, shares his experience as a liaison in the NIL space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of NIL Now, Lauren and Kevin uncover how school administrators are adapting to the NCAA's new NIL guidance. The hosts also discuss Jordan brand's first NIL athlete, a Denver basketball player's business sense and an SEC kicker with two nicknames and a NIL plan. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri brings two tasty NIL deals to the show before guest Gabe Feldman, the Director of Tulane's Sports Law Program, brings his legal insight to NIL's biggest questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In another episode of NIL Now, Lauren and Kevin break down new NIL guidance from the NCAA, a Power 5 commissioner's displeasure with NIL and college football's first underwear supermodel. Reddit CFB's Bobak Ha'Eri talks about a UCLA quarterback's video game deal before Rayquan Smith, a decathlete at Norfolk State dubbed the ‘King of NIL' because of his 70+ deals, joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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