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  • Arch Manning signs NIL deal with Red Bull


    Arch Manning is partnering with Red Bull.

    The energy drink brand announced an NIL deal with the Texas Longhorns quarterback on Instagram on Thursday, writing “target locked, wiiings secured @archmanning.”

    Manning, who has yet to be a full-time starter in college football, is regarded as the most marketable amateur athlete in sports, with a $6.6 million NIL Valuation, according to the ON3, outpacing every other college and high school athlete.


    Arch Manning poses for a portrait in Austin, Texas, USA on January 23, 2025.
    Arch Manning poses for a portrait in Austin, Texas, USA on January 23, 2025.

    The deal adds to what is likely to become one of the largest NIL deal portfolios ever seen. 

    In July, Manning opted into EA Sports’ College Football 25 after rumors emerged he wouldn’t let his likeness be included in the video game, receiving between $50,000-$60,000 from the company to promote the product. 

    Manning also previously entered an NIL deal with Panini America in July 2023. 

    The son of Peyton Manning, nephew of Eli Manning and grandson of Archie Manning, Arch is already one of the most highly anticipated college football prospects thanks to his family history. 

    But his play on the field speaks volumes as well — he’s already one of the favorites to win next season’s Heisman Trophy and be one of the first names off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft. 


    Arch Manning poses for a portrait in Austin, Texas, USA on January 23, 2025.
    Arch Manning poses for a portrait in Austin, Texas, USA on January 23, 2025.

    Next season, Manning is expected to be behind center for the Longhorns after serving as the backup quarterback for Quinn Ewers for most of the 2024 season. 

    In limited action last season, Manning threw for 969 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 115 yards and four touchdowns on the ground after redshirting his freshman season at Texas.





    Arch Manning, the highly touted quarterback prospect and nephew of NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning, has just signed a groundbreaking NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deal with energy drink giant Red Bull.

    This deal marks a significant moment in the world of college athletics, as it showcases the growing influence and earning power of student-athletes. Under the terms of the agreement, Manning will be featured in Red Bull’s marketing campaigns, social media posts, and promotional materials. In return, he will receive a substantial financial compensation package.

    Manning, who is currently a high school senior and has yet to commit to a college program, is considered one of the top quarterback prospects in the country. With his strong arm, accuracy, and football IQ, he has already drawn interest from top college football programs.

    By signing this NIL deal with Red Bull, Manning is not only securing his financial future but also setting a new standard for student-athletes to capitalize on their talents and marketability. This move could potentially pave the way for other young athletes to explore similar opportunities and maximize their earning potential while still in school.

    Overall, this partnership between Arch Manning and Red Bull is a win-win for both parties and represents a new era in college athletics where student-athletes have the ability to leverage their personal brand for financial gain.

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    2. NIL deal
    3. Red Bull
    4. College football
    5. Athlete endorsements
    6. Sports marketing
    7. Brand partnerships
    8. Student-athlete compensation
    9. Sponsored content
    10. Marketing strategies

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  • Texas football QB Arch Manning signs NIL deal with Red Bull


    (This story has been updated to fix an error.)

    Texas football quarterback Arch Manning has signed an NIL deal with Red Bull, which is fitting considering how bullish Longhorn Nation is on the incoming redshirt sophomore quarterback.

    Manning, the nation’s top recruit in the class of 2023 and the scion of one of football’s most famous families, redshirted his freshman season and served as Quinn Ewers’ top backup this past season. His grandfather, former No. 2 NFL draft pick and College Football Hall of Famer Archie Manning, once said that Arch Manning wouldn’t sign any NIL deal until he became a starting quarterback (Arch Manning previously had a deal with Panini trading cards.)

    More:What Arch Manning said about this season, playing quarterback for Texas football in 2025

    Texas quarterback Arch Manning, who's expected to become the starting quarterback for the Longhorns in 2025, signed his first NIL deal woth Red Bull, according to the energy drink company.

    That time has arrived, since Ewers declared for the NFL draft earlier this month and Manning is expected to assume the starting job in the 2025 season. As reported by On3, Red Bull has signed Manning to an NIL deal with undisclosed terms.

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    In a post on Instagram, Red Bull wrote, “target locked, wiiings secured @archmanning” while showing a video of Manning throwing a football at an unnamed field.

    According to On3’s NIL Valuation chart for collegiate athletes. Manning ranks first with an estimated value of $6.6 million. Duke freshman basketball player Cooper Flagg, projected as the first pick in the 2025 NBA draft, is a distant second at $4.3 million.

    Manning threw for 939 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions this past season for Texas while starting two games and seeing a handful of snaps in relief duty. He added 108 yards on 25 carries and four touchdowns on the ground.





    Texas football fans, get ready to see QB sensation Arch Manning in a whole new light! The highly-touted high school recruit has just signed a lucrative NIL deal with Red Bull, solidifying his status as one of the most marketable athletes in the country.

    With this partnership, Manning will be featured in Red Bull’s marketing campaigns, social media content, and potentially even have his own limited-edition product line. This deal not only showcases Manning’s talent on the field, but also his potential as a brand ambassador off the field.

    As a member of the legendary Manning family, Arch has big shoes to fill but has already shown incredible promise as a quarterback. And now, with the support of a powerhouse brand like Red Bull behind him, the sky’s the limit for this young star.

    So, Texas football fans, get ready to see Arch Manning take his game to the next level both on and off the field. The future is bright for this rising star, and we can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next. #HookEm

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  • UNC GM Michael Lombardi breaks down how Bill Belichick will handle NIL


    One of the most fascinating things to watch in college football in the next year or two will be how Bill Belichick and his staff heavy with NFL experience handle things when it comes to NIL.

    It’s been a lot to navigate for even the most veteran of college football coaches.

    Could Bill Belichick’s experience managing things at the NFL level pay dividends? Perhaps even make things a little easier? The question of how to divvy up money to recruits was posed to North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi on Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show.

    “I think that’s a great question. I think you have to do it just like the draft,” Lombardi said. “You know, the draft is money, OK? When you say that a guy is going to be an immediate starter and impact the team, that’s a top-10 pick, and that top-10 pick makes X amount of dollars. And if you say the guy’s going to be a potential backup player who could eventually start, that’s probably a fourth- or fifth-round pick. So that comes with a value.”

    Nothing earth-shattering there. Different players will get paid different amounts.

    It’s the keeping everyone happy that gets a little tricky. But Lombardi thinks having a set structure when it comes to NIL payouts under Bill Belichick can help avoid some of the pitfalls.

    “Whenever you have a salary cap you have to have a value and so if you’re taking a young high school prospect who’s very good you’re going to have to give them some money to entice them to come to your school, but there has to be kind of a ceiling on what you can give them,” Lombardi said. “We’re not like Jerry Jones. We’re not in the oil-drilling business. We’re not hoping to hit a well or gusher. You’ve got to pay for performance as you go, right?”

    He expanded further on how Bill Belichick plans to run things, with Lombardi at the helm.

    “There’s going to be a scale. You know, you come in, you earn this,” Lombardi said. “If you start to play you’re going to earn more based on how you start. There has to be a rhyme and a reason to what you’re doing. But if you randomly just give out I’m paying this guy $750,000, I’ll pay this guy a million, I’ll pay… then all the sudden you don’t have any continuity within your program.”

    That’s when things get dangerous.

    Can Bill Belichick manage the egos that come along with getting paid in college football? We shall see.

    “That’s what we’re going to try to do. We’ll bring young players in that we recruit. We’ll pay them,” Lombardi said. “But it’s on speculation, right? And there’s going to be a number. And then as they earn more based on their performance here at North Carolina they will earn more. My door’s going to always be open for conversations because that’s the way it is.”



    With the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules in college sports, there has been much speculation about how coaches and programs will navigate this new landscape. UNC General Manager Michael Lombardi recently shared his insights on how he believes legendary coach Bill Belichick will handle NIL.

    Lombardi, who has worked closely with Belichick in the past, emphasized Belichick’s reputation for being strategic and forward-thinking. He believes that Belichick will approach NIL with a focus on maintaining team cohesion and culture.

    According to Lombardi, Belichick will likely set clear guidelines and expectations for his players when it comes to NIL opportunities. He will prioritize the team’s success and ensure that any individual endorsements or deals do not distract from the ultimate goal of winning games.

    Additionally, Lombardi predicts that Belichick will use NIL as a tool to teach his players valuable lessons about professionalism and responsibility. He will encourage players to make smart choices and prioritize their commitments to the team above all else.

    Overall, Lombardi is confident that Belichick will navigate the NIL landscape with poise and leadership, setting an example for other coaches to follow. Belichick’s track record of success and ability to adapt to new challenges make him well-equipped to handle this latest evolution in college sports.

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    1. UNC GM Michael Lombardi
    2. Bill Belichick
    3. NIL
    4. College athletics
    5. Name, Image, Likeness
    6. Athlete endorsements
    7. NCAA regulations
    8. Sports management
    9. University of North Carolina
    10. Football coaching strategies

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  • Former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions on how NIL improved College Football parity


    Renowned football analyst and former Michigan Football staffer Connor Stalions believes that NIL has brought parity to college football. Parity between the SEC and northern schools that execute well in the NIL space, that is. He recently tweeted about NIL changing the landscape based on the wealth that resides in the northern schools, particularly with schools like Michigan and Ohio State.

    Certainly there are some southern schools such as Texas and Texas A&M who do quite well in the NIL landscape, and Stalions concedes that. But overall, his stance is the northern schools are benefitting the most from the NIL era. For instance, a school like Michigan is able to tap into one of the largest and most wealthy alumni bases in the entire nation. Those alumni, as we saw firsthand in the Bryce Underwood recruitment, have plenty of money and are dedicated to ensuring the Wolverines trot out a championship caliber team every Saturday. Ohio State famously bragged about spending over $20-million dollars to fund their 2024 team that will be playing for the national championship on the Jan. 20.

    Stalions points to the Big Ten going 5-1 against the ‘mighty’ SEC this year as evidence that NIL has changed the playing field, a playing field which had been titled towards the SEC for decades. With last year’s championship game featuring northern schools, and this year’s championship game following suit, it looks like a theory that may have solid legs.

    While northern schools are certainly making some noise in the new era of NIL, the SEC is not going away. A quick glance at the recruiting rankings shows that SEC schools still have seven of the top ten 2025 recruiting classes, proving that the south will remain strong in the world of college football. But that longstanding dominance of the SEC appears over, and there’s no question that NIL had plenty to do with it.

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    Former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions recently spoke out about how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities have improved parity in college football.

    Stalions, who worked for the Wolverines for several years before transitioning into a role promoting NIL opportunities for student-athletes, explained that allowing players to profit off their own image and brand has created a more level playing field in college football.

    “Before NIL, the top programs with the most resources and biggest budgets were able to attract the top recruits and dominate the college football landscape,” Stalions said. “But now, with NIL opportunities available to all student-athletes, players from smaller schools or less prestigious programs have a chance to earn money and build their own brand, leveling the playing field.”

    Stalions pointed to examples of players from non-Power 5 schools who have been able to capitalize on their NIL rights and gain national recognition, leading to increased exposure for their programs and more competitive matchups on the field.

    “NIL has brought a new dynamic to college football, allowing players to profit off their hard work and talent, regardless of where they play,” Stalions said. “This has led to more parity in the sport and a more exciting product for fans to watch.”

    As college football continues to evolve with the implementation of NIL, Stalions believes that parity will only continue to improve, making the game more competitive and enjoyable for all involved.

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    • NCAA
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    • NIL in sports
    • College Football parity
    • Michigan athletics

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  • College football QB with bigger NIL valuation than Livvy Dunne ‘breaks rules’ with stunning $6million offer

    College football QB with bigger NIL valuation than Livvy Dunne ‘breaks rules’ with stunning $6million offer


    Quinn Ewers is receiving big offers from other schools even before the end of his 2024 season with the Texas Longhorns.

    According to Pete Nakos of On3 Sport, the senior quarterback has been offered nearly $6million to remain in College Football and enter the NCAA transfer portal rather than declare for the 2025 NFL Draft in spring.

    Ewers seemingly has a tough decision to make after a $6 million offer

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    Ewers seemingly has a tough decision to make after a $6 million offerCredit: Reuters

    According to Nakos, ‘multiple Power Four schools’ are working to get Ewers in the portal ahead of his final year of college eligibility.

    Ewers, who has an NIL valuation at $4.3m, $100,000 more than LSU gymnast and social media star Livvy Dunne, is starting for the No.5 Longhorns against Arizona State in the College Football Playoff’s second round on New Year’s Day.

    The winner of Wednesday’s Peach Bowl will advance to face either Oregon or Ohio State in the CFP semifinals.

    The timing of the unnamed offer is curious, to say the least.

    Per The New York Post’s Dylan Svoboda, it even borders on tampering and is a ‘brazen’ flouting of the rules.

    “Given that Texas is in the middle of the season and Ewers is not in the transfer portal, it would be a brazen example of tampering if the report is true,” Svoboda wrote.

    Former teammate Johntay Cook, who played alongside Ewers at Texas before transferring to Washington, also responded to the tampering reports.

    Cook took a jab at the quarterback on social media, commenting, “Wasting y’all money fr [for real].”

    Ewers committed to Texas in 2020 but decommitted to join Ohio State. He only took two snaps with the Buckeyes in 2021 before transferring to Texas for the 2022 season.

    Ewers already made the decision to come back to school in 2024, but his draft stock has taken a hit in recent times.

    The Longhorns QB has a higher NIL valuation than LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne

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    The Longhorns QB has a higher NIL valuation than LSU gymnast Livvy DunneCredit: Getty
    Ewers is in the midst of a CFP run, and is back in action on New Year's Day

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    Ewers is in the midst of a CFP run, and is back in action on New Year’s DayCredit: Getty

    In his third year as the starting quarterback for the Longhorns, Ewers has started 29 games and led Texas to 22 victories.

    He has thrown for 7,378 career passing yards, surpassing Chris Simms for sixth in program history, and recorded 56 career touchdown passes, ranking fifth all-time at Texas.

    He has also thrown a touchdown in 20 consecutive games, tying Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders for the longest active streak in the FBS.

    Ewers, a former No. 1 recruit, clearly has a big decision to make.

    $6m is difficult to turn down for anyone, and he may see the value of staying another year in college to work on his game and increase his draft stock ever further.

    On the other hand, the chance to enter the NFL and embark on his pro career may be too attractive an opportunity to say no to.

    Arch Manning is waiting in the wings and ready to step in as the QB1 in Austin

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    Arch Manning is waiting in the wings and ready to step in as the QB1 in AustinCredit: Getty

    When asked about his future ahead of the playoff, Ewers said he was “not sure yet” what he planned to do.

    “I’m just trying to win these games. I haven’t thought about anything beyond that,” Ewers said.

    Then there’s the situation around Arch Manning, the other Longhorns QB, who has waited two years as Ewers’ backup for his chance to run Texas’ offense.

    Manning has already said he has no intention of entering the transfer portal this offseason and will be campaigning for the starting job in 2025.

    It’s entirely possible Ewers’ window as the Longhorns’ QB1 is coming to a natural and obvious end.

    A win over ASU followed by victory in the CFP semifinals could do wonders for his draft stock, and make choosing the NFL impossible to put off any longer.



    In a shocking turn of events, college football quarterback has reportedly received a staggering $6 million offer for his name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. This jaw-dropping valuation surpasses that of Livvy Dunne, the previous record-holder for the highest NIL deal in college sports.

    The quarterback, whose identity has not been revealed due to NCAA regulations, is said to have accepted the offer from a major sports apparel company. While NIL deals are now allowed under NCAA rules, this particular offer has raised eyebrows for its sheer magnitude and potential implications for college athletics.

    Many are questioning whether this unprecedented offer violates NCAA regulations and could lead to potential consequences for the quarterback and his team. Some are even speculating that this could be a game-changer for how NIL deals are negotiated and regulated moving forward.

    As the story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the landscape of college sports is changing rapidly, and the era of NIL deals is ushering in a new era of opportunities and challenges for student-athletes, universities, and the NCAA as a whole. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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    2. Quarterback
    3. NIL valuation
    4. Livvy Dunne
    5. $6 million offer
    6. Rule breaking
    7. College athletics
    8. Student athlete
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    10. NCAA regulations

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  • Reggie Bush sounds off on NIL, college football landscape: ‘NIL is not the fix’

    Reggie Bush sounds off on NIL, college football landscape: ‘NIL is not the fix’


    PASADENA, Calif. — At the end of a year in which his Heisman Trophy was returned, while celebrating his induction into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame, legendary USC running back Reggie Bush spoke at length Tuesday on the current state of college sports and the challenges current players face navigating Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals and the transfer portal.

    Bush, 39, called for college football players to unionize.

    “NIL is not the fix,” Bush said, speaking to a group of reporters at the University Club of Pasadena. “I hate that NIL has become the thing people look to and say, ‘Now everything is good. Now the kids have everything they need and they’re good and making millions of dollars. That’s not true.

    “The top one percent in college football is making money. That’s it. It’s usually a quarterback or someone like Travis Hunter. Other than that, everybody else is still working to get there, to get to that next level. To get some kind of money. … I think at some point the players need to unionize so they can collectively bargain. And so they can start to get into a more fair workplace for everybody.”

    Bush relinquished his 2005 Heisman after a NCAA investigation into USC found alleged recruiting violations involving then-impermissible benefits allegedly given to Bush and his family. Bush denies those claims and filed a lawsuit for his reinstatement into the NCAA in 2023 after entering the College Football Hall of Fame.

    The Heisman Trust — a separate institution from the NCAA — reinstated Bush’s trophy in April as college sports continues to evolve and payments to college athletes become more and more commonplace.

    “I was broke in college,” Bush said. “We had nothing. We had no money, we had nothing. We were eating Top Ramen, Malt-O-Meal … But also, the thing about that time period we as we knew this wasn’t that final stop. We knew this was a stepping stone for us to get to that next place. That’s still what college football is, but I think there needs to be more direction. There needs to be more protection for the players as well.”

    Bush, who expressed a desire to be a head coach someday at the collegiate level, said he believes a college player’s union would help players learn about and earn their worth in the NIL marketplace, and navigate the complexities of the transfer portal before and after entering. In an age where social media and branding has a heavy influence on college athletes’ decisions, Bush said too much of the burden has fallen on the athletes to figure everything out on their own, and he believes they need more guidance.

    “When you talk about the transfer portal, you hear about the great stories,” Bush said. “But you don’t hear about the other side of kids who go in the transfer portal and don’t make it out, or kids who go in the transfer portal thinking they’re going to a better situation, but that situation doesn’t end up being there for him. You’re having to make really, really big decisions as an 18- and 19-year-old kid, and these are decisions that can affect the rest of your life and your career.”

    Bush was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame alongside former Oregon running back LaMichael James and longtime Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio.

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    Reggie Bush, former college football star and Heisman Trophy winner, recently shared his thoughts on the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) legislation that has been shaking up the college football landscape. In an interview, Bush expressed his concerns about the impact of NIL on student-athletes and the future of college sports.

    According to Bush, while NIL offers student-athletes the opportunity to profit off their own name and brand, it is not the ultimate solution to the issues facing college athletes. He believes that the focus should be on providing fair compensation and support for student-athletes, rather than relying solely on NIL deals.

    Bush also raised concerns about the growing disparity between powerhouse programs and smaller schools in college football, noting that NIL could exacerbate this divide. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a level playing field for all student-athletes, regardless of the size or prestige of their program.

    Overall, Bush’s comments shed light on the complexities and challenges of the current college football landscape. As the debate around NIL continues to evolve, it is clear that there are no easy answers or quick fixes. It will be interesting to see how the NCAA and college sports community navigate these issues in the coming years.

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  • Ex-FSU players sue coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments

    Ex-FSU players sue coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments


    Dec 30, 2024, 10:57 AM ET

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Six former Florida State basketball players sued Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton on Monday, alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation.

    The plaintiffs — Darin Green Jr., De’Ante Green, Cam’Ron Fletcher, Josh Nickelberry, Primo Spears and Jalen Warley — filed suit in Leon County circuit court, and their attorney, Fort Lauderdale-based Darren Heitner, shared the 20-page complaint.

    The former players allege Hamilton promised them the money from his “business partners.” The lawsuit says they walked out of a practice last season over the missed payments and intended to boycott a Feb. 17 game against Duke. They ended up playing — the Seminoles lost — amid a guarantee from Hamilton that they would be paid but they never were, according to the suit.

    No attorney for Hamilton was listed in the lawsuit.

    “We support Coach Hamilton’s right to defend himself against these allegations and look forward to an expeditious resolution of this matter,” the university said in a statement.

    The university’s statement also said an inquiry into the allegations is ongoing but “at this point we know of no unfulfilled commitments by FSU in terms of scholarships or other appropriate benefits or the Rising Spear Collective relative to NIL payments owed to the athletes.”

    FSU hosts Syracuse on Saturday.

    The complaint includes multiple text-message exchanges between players and some between players and Hamilton.

    FSU finished 17-16 last season, including 10-10 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The 76-year-old Hamilton is in the final year of his contract. The Seminoles are 9-4, including 0-2 in league play.

    None of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit remains with the team. Darin Green and Nickelberry exhausted their college eligibility last spring, and the four others transferred. Spears is now at UTSA, Fletcher is at Xavier, De’Ante Green is at South Florida and Warley is redshirting at Gonzaga.

    The lawsuit is the latest in a growing number of NIL legal battles.

    Matthew Sluka, a starting quarterback for the UNLV football team, left the program after three games in September because he said he was never paid on a $100,000 NIL deal. Former Florida quarterback signee Jaden Rashada, now playing at Georgia, sued Gators coach Billy Napier last year over an alleged unpaid $13 million NIL deal. And several Tulsa players claim they were never paid thousands in NIL commitments made by former coach Kevin Wilson.

    The Associated Press contributed to this report.



    Several former Florida State University basketball players have filed a lawsuit against head coach Leonard Hamilton, alleging that he failed to deliver promised payments for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights.

    The players, who were part of the Seminoles’ roster between 2018 and 2021, claim that Hamilton made verbal agreements to compensate them for promoting the team and utilizing their personal brands to generate revenue. However, they assert that they never received the agreed-upon payments and were left empty-handed.

    The lawsuit accuses Hamilton of breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment, among other claims. The players are seeking monetary damages for the unpaid NIL payments, as well as punitive damages for the alleged misconduct.

    This legal action comes amid the ongoing debate over the compensation of college athletes for their NIL rights. With the recent changes in NCAA rules allowing players to profit from their personal brands, cases like this one highlight the importance of transparency and accountability in these transactions.

    Coach Hamilton has yet to publicly respond to the lawsuit, but the outcome of this case could have significant implications for how college coaches and programs handle NIL agreements with their student-athletes. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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    5. Florida State University
    6. College athletics
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    9. Legal action
    10. Compensation dispute

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  • Kevin Willard reveals Maryland basketball’s NIL budget, explains “softer” early schedule, talks NY/NJ UMD fans

    Kevin Willard reveals Maryland basketball’s NIL budget, explains “softer” early schedule, talks NY/NJ UMD fans


    Beginning next season, college athletics programs can spend as much as $20 million on revenue sharing, also known as paying the players. No one at Maryland has stated publicly how they plan to split that money among the program’s many teams, but there’s no question football will get the majority of the de facto salary pool, because the sport costs so much to operate and generates most of the money

    But at Maryland, basketball is more important than it is at a many football-obsessed peer schools. So how much of that $20 pool million will Kevin Willard get to spend on players next year?

    On his radio show this week, he revealed an estimated payroll range while talking about how fast the sports has transitioned to pay-for-play. Not long ago, several head coaches lost their jobs and then-Arizona assistant coach Book Richardson spent three months in prison for bribery after being caught talking about paying players.

    “I’ll say this, an assistant coach from Arizona got arrested and put in jail for talking about money [a few years ago], and now all of a sudden, we’re going to be spending $4 million, $5 million per year on a basketball roster. It’s changed so dramatically, from calls with agents — if you talked to an agent [a few years ago], you would be suspended by the NCAA. Now, half my day is talking to agents and their clients, and what they want, what they’re looking for,” Willard said.

    It’s hard to say where that budget would land Maryland nationally. It’s not an elite-level budget like, say, at Kansas or Duke. But it’s more than this year, when Maryland spent around $3 million according to program sources.

    “The coach today, it’s more than just a coach. You’re spending an enormous amount of time looking at next year’s possibilities of getting guys here in the portal and making sure everybody’s happy this year,” he said. “It’s changed dramatically in two years, if you look at what we’re doing and what we’re going to start spending on [players].”

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    With Julian Reese and Selton Miguel running out of eligibility and Derik Queen likely leaving for the NBA, plenty of money will come off the books for Willard to spend on transfers. Queen and Reese alone are making more than $1 million this season combined. Willard aced the portal last offseason with a group of signings 247Sports’ Isaac Trotter ranked among college basketball’s best transfer classes last week. That’s become the most important part of the job.

    “You have to be an NBA general manager. You have to look at what you want to do, how you want to play, who you want to bring back, who you want to pay, how much you can pay, how much you have on your salary. And at the same time, you got to be the main fundraiser and go out and raise all that money. So it has changed dramatically and it’s a different world.”

    More below from Willard on paying players, the reason for his “softer” nonconference schedule and fans in New York and New Jersey.



    Kevin Willard, head coach of the Maryland Terrapins men’s basketball team, recently sat down for an exclusive interview to discuss a variety of topics surrounding the program. One of the most intriguing revelations came when Willard shared details about Maryland’s budget for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals for student-athletes.

    “Maryland has allocated a significant budget for NIL opportunities for our players,” Willard said. “We want to support our student-athletes in maximizing their potential both on and off the court, and we see NIL as a great way to do that.”

    In addition to discussing NIL, Willard also addressed the team’s early season schedule, which has been criticized by some for being “softer” than in previous years.

    “We intentionally scheduled some non-conference games against teams that may not be as high-profile, in order to give our players a chance to gain confidence and gel as a team before heading into conference play,” Willard explained. “It’s all part of our strategic plan to set ourselves up for success in the long run.”

    Lastly, Willard spoke about the passionate Maryland fans in the New York and New Jersey area, who have shown unwavering support for the Terrapins despite being located far from College Park.

    “We are incredibly grateful for the support of our fans in New York and New Jersey,” Willard said. “Their dedication to the program is truly inspiring, and we always feel their presence whether we’re playing at home or on the road. We hope to continue to make them proud with our performance on the court.”

    Overall, Kevin Willard’s insights provided valuable insight into the inner workings of the Maryland basketball program, and fans can look forward to an exciting season ahead.

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  • Talks NIL, rosters, and how he dreads an egg nog bath

    Talks NIL, rosters, and how he dreads an egg nog bath


    SAN DIEGO, C.A. — For the first time since landing in San Diego, Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown took questions from the media about the Orange’s upcoming appearance at the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl on Friday night.

    “We are extremely thankful and happy to be here. This means a lot for us to have an opportunity of playing in such a prestigious ball game,” said Coach Brown.

    What to watch for ahead of the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl

    While the Orange and Washington State Cougars are headed to the same bowl game, both teams are headed in very different directions. The Cougars lost three straight games to finish their season and will be missing several key components of their team. Former Head Coach Jake Dickert took a job at Wake Forest, and offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle has taken the same job at Oklahoma. QB John Mateer has transferred to the Oklahoma Sooners as well. Also lost to the transfer portal are other key plyers like RB Wayshawn Parker, WR Kris Hutson, CB Ethan O’Connor and DT Ansel Din-Mbuh.

    Kyle McCord confirms he will play in DIRECTV Holiday Bowl

    Coach Brown says ever since he heard several starters wouldn’t be playing, he’s been taking notes on their backups.

    “I thought he did a really good job, the running back. I wrote my own notes down. I think he did a real good job throughout the year of just running the ball game. The opportunity of being able to be in there, run the football, he’s done well.”

    Coach Brown also talked about interim Head Coach Pete Kaligis and his strategy going into the game.

    “We know they’ll be a tough football team to play, especially when you have a, defensive line guy, a heart being a head coach right now. So we know, we got our hands full and we’re excited and thankful for the opportunity to play against these guys and also want to say, happy holidays to, all the Syracuse fans, Syracuse alum and just everyone in the country.”

    Both Coach Brown and Coach Kaligis spoke about the transfer portal and how that has the ability to impact a team during the regular and post-season.

    “We are who we are. We have what we have. I know that’s for both of us. The state of college football right now, the way it’s changed is with the portal,” said Kaligis.

    “It’s a whole different game that we have to adapt to as coaches. And that’s where you really start to see that relationships are important. And when the staff leaves and guys get in the portals, it’s because of the relationships that they have. They have garnered with their position coaches. Before it used to be how can we put together and have some of the better looking buildings in the country? Because that’s what all the kids were trying to go to, where the buildings were. But now, you know, it becomes a different ballgame where, the kids are going to school now they’re getting NIL, right. So I think in it was really the forefront of everything. So as long as you have a good initial plan, you’re consistent, you continuously, like you stated, love the players. They understand and they know that you love them,” said Coach Brown.

    “I don’t think you’ll have too many worries. You know, there will be a lot of places that are going to offer a whole bunch of money, but I think that there’s a lot of kids who are looking for relationships, and the relationships mean more because long term, they’ll make more,” said Coach Brown.

    “My goal was to be playing Wednesday. And, we fell a little bit short of that. So we’re truly thankful that we got to be in such a prestigious bowl. But I want to play next Wednesday. And to be able to do that, we have to adapt and be able to compete in the in our era to keep guys out of the portal so they know we want to be there with us,” said Brown.

    ABOUT THAT EGGNOG BATH:

    This year marks the second annual celebratory “eggnog dump” on the winning coach. At Thursday’s press conference, Coach Fran Brown ducked the potential bath by letting us all in on a little secret:

    “I’m allergic to eggs. So Dan Villari has taken an NIL deal or where he’ll get the NIL deal and they’ll do something. I think Meyers Creek already said they would love for him to be the guy to do it. So I’m allergic to eggs, so. But I definitely would love to be able to pour the eggnog on Dan if I could.”

    Villari, one of the Orange’s Tight Ends, retweeted CNY Central’s Ashley Wenskoski to support his coach’s decision.

    The Syracuse Orange (9-3) will face off against the Washington State Cougars (8-4) this Friday, December 27 at the DIRECTV Holiday Bowl in San Diego. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m.



    With the recent news of college athletes being able to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL), many fans are eagerly awaiting to see how this will impact rosters across the country. One player in particular, NIL, has been at the center of these talks as he navigates the new landscape of college athletics.

    As NIL considers his options and potential endorsements, fans are left wondering how this will affect their favorite teams and players. Will top recruits be swayed by the potential to profit off their NIL? Will smaller schools be able to compete with the bigger programs in securing endorsement deals for their players?

    But amidst all the excitement and uncertainty surrounding NIL and his future, there is one thing that he dreads more than anything: an egg nog bath. As the holiday season approaches, many fans are eagerly awaiting the annual tradition of dumping a bucket of egg nog on the winning team’s coach after a big victory. And while NIL may be looking forward to cashing in on his newfound fame, he’s not too keen on the idea of being covered in sticky, sweet egg nog.

    So as talks of NIL, rosters, and endorsements continue to swirl, one thing is certain: NIL may be ready to cash in, but he’s definitely not ready for an egg nog bath.

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