NIL Recruiting News Megathread

[Booper 415]

9 hours ago, Laxtonto said:

 

 

Old has-been coach that 70 yo ladies still like. Evan certainly has a type.

[Kwix 2,186]

[texifornia 56,031]

2 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

I’m sure a large percentage of Stewart’s followers are young women. He didn’t become a TikTok celeb for just football, if I remember correctly. I can’t confirm because I don’t have TikTok. 

It's this. Younger black men and women buy Coach stuff, I definitely see it around - It's "luxury" but affordable.

[NoName 16,241]

7 hours ago, RabidM said:

OK, that's just fucking weird... what benefit could Coach possibly get out of an endorsement from a regionally popular football player?  Their customers are largely women who have no idea who the fuck Evan Stewart is.  Is he supposed to drive sales?  It might be different if the company was based in central Texas or something.  That just looks like wasted money.  Is their CEO an aggy?  

couple of million (2 and change) followers on tiktok. the well known Aggie network (lol). but as someone else laid out it's probably some combo of his following + his agency pushing him

[SydneyCarton 47,486]

1 hour ago, texifornia said:

It's this. Younger black men and women buy Coach stuff, I definitely see it around - It's "luxury" but affordable.

You notice some strange shit, my man. 

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2 hours ago, SydneyCarton said:

You notice some strange shit, my man. 

He's fastidious, assiduous, perspicacious and fabulous. He's going to know the buying trends of various demographics that he's marketing to or building brands with or he'd be very mediocre at his job. 

Or, he walked by a Coach store at any one of 150 outlet malls spread across this country and noticed the absurdly long line of black teens and twenty somethings waiting to be let in. 

[tejas60 3,514]

1 hour ago, closetojumping said:

He's fastidious, assiduous, perspicacious and fabulous.

[Magus Ossis 2,749]

I don't know you! That's my purse!

Edit sorry my link doesn't play.

Edited April 19, 2023 by Magus Ossis

[closetojumping 62,010]

21 minutes ago, tejas60 said:

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

On 4/18/2023 at 8:51 AM, MichaelDicksonFanClub said:

 

What's interesting about this after doing some light digging is the companion bill, HB 2804 was introduced by Texas Ex John Kuempel who was a walk on for our football program. The SB that is referenced here was carried on by a TCU alumn Lois Kolkhorst who was a golfer for TCU.

 

 

Has Kuempel been involved with any of our NIL initiatives?

Edited April 20, 2023 by BurntOrange&White

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

https://www.on3.com/nil/news/oklahoma-gov-kevin-stitt-vetoes-sweeping-nil-bill/

[Vertigo 20,208]

39 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

https://www.on3.com/nil/news/oklahoma-gov-kevin-stitt-vetoes-sweeping-nil-bill/

Ouch. That is going to hurt Venables heading into the SEC. 

[tejas60 3,514]

[Horn Under a Bad Sign 20,304]

20 minutes ago, Vertigo said:

Ouch. That is going to hurt Venables heading into the SEC. 

Which may, in turn, hurt Kevin Stitt's re-election chances.  

[ChiTownDoc 20,907]

1 minute ago, Horn Under a Bad Sign said:

Which may, in turn, hurt Kevin Stitt's re-election chances.  

I thought only OU fans are illiterate.  It’s obvious dumbshit will end up passing this once he gets his 20 other bullshit things passed.  Well before the SEC move.  Glad they’re competing w all the trashiest states soon.  Very fitting.  

[BornAndRaised 12,201]

@immamacmaybe you're no longer Brook's biggest benefactor

[Burntcowboy 1,845]

 

[Lou_Sassle 2,850]

1 hour ago, Burntcowboy said:

 

Fuck yeah

[TexasRenegade 2,391]

On 4/20/2023 at 2:34 PM, BurntOrange&White said:

What's interesting about this after doing some light digging is the companion bill, HB 2804 was introduced by Texas Ex John Kuempel who was a walk on for our football program. The SB that is referenced here was carried on by a TCU alumn Lois Kolkhorst who was a golfer for TCU.

 

 

Has Kuempel been involved with any of our NIL initiatives?

Lois may be a TCU alum but she does what John Sharp tells her to regarding what A&M wants.  She didn't back in 2016 and he made things very difficult for her in her next campaign. She's been a good soldier for Sharp ever since. Lois is still a dang good Senator, but with the area she represents, she's pretty tied to Sharp.

[SydneyCarton 47,486]

8 hours ago, TexasRenegade said:

Lois may be a TCU alum but she does what John Sharp tells her to regarding what A&M wants.  She didn't back in 2016 and he made things very difficult for her in her next campaign. She's been a good soldier for Sharp ever since. Lois is still a dang good Senator, but with the area she represents, she's pretty tied to Sharp.

Maybe lets not cloak it up by having you tell us which senators you really like. Because I’ve got to tell you, anyone who sounds like a John Sharp stooge doesn’t sound like a good senator to me. 

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

 

 

[TexasRenegade 2,391]

1 hour ago, SydneyCarton said:

Maybe lets not cloak it up by having you tell us which senators you really like. Because I’ve got to tell you, anyone who sounds like a John Sharp stooge doesn’t sound like a good senator to me. 

Just realities of the area she represents and the role A&M plays in said area. At least she is representing the interest of said people.

 

There are members of the lege that are beholden to far worse people then john sharp over simple campaign donations....

[NoName 16,241]

5 minutes ago, TexasRenegade said:

There are members of the lege that are beholden to far worse people then john sharp over simple campaign donations....

[SydneyCarton 47,486]

1 hour ago, TexasRenegade said:

Just realities of the area she represents and the role A&M plays in said area. At least she is representing the interest of said people.

 

There are members of the lege that are beholden to far worse people then john sharp over simple campaign donations....

The reality is that you've brought politics to the recruiting board. Twice now. There are probably faster ways to get crowd-sourced out of here, but I've got to be honest, I'm struggling to think of one. Maybe use Thots in your next post. Or better you, shut the fuck up on the topic that you brought up. Or Don't. 

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

9 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

The reality is that you've brought politics to the recruiting board. Twice now. There are probably faster ways to get crowd-sourced out of here, but I've got to be honest, I'm struggling to think of one. Maybe use Thots in your next post. Or better you, shut the fuck up on the topic that you brought up. Or Don't. 

What are your thots on the geopolitical spectrum of NIL?

[SydneyCarton 47,486]

17 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

What are your thots on the geopolitical spectrum of NIL?

Bend over and I'll show you. 

[RollLeft 5,038]

ewww

[Hornlover 8,824]

8 hours ago, TexasRenegade said:

Just realities of the area she represents and the role A&M plays in said area. At least she is representing the interest of said people.

 

There are members of the lege that are beholden to far worse people then john sharp over simple campaign donations....

(*negged)

I have no idea who she is, and whether she's:

A. Great other than that whole kowtowing to John Sharp business, or
B. A total piece of shit that is also beholden to John Sharp.

 

I don't give a flying fuck about her or your views on her politics. But, if I were inclined to try to learn about her (I'm not) I'd do so in the CR. 

 

[LTtxfan 48,727]

SIAP...  "Billboards on their feet"  😋

 

[Hornius Emeritus 12,332]

18 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

SIAP...  "Billboards on their feet"  😋

 

I can see it now. LED lights that flash "Coca Cola" every time a player takes a step.

[LTtxfan 48,727]

 

[Ricky's one-hitter 9,071]

Play nice

 

 

[Kwix 2,186]

Remind me again why schools can't just pay players directly?

[Ricky's one-hitter 9,071]

3 minutes ago, Kwix said:

Remind me again why schools can't just pay players directly?

 

[General Specific 3,155]

 

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https://www.on3.com/nil/news/texas-legislature-set-to-send-transformative-nil-bill-to-governor-greg-abbott/

 

The net-net is this would allow schools to legally incent NIL giving with rewards and access. Ultimately, I know Texas would like to just run the whole damned thing the way they do LHF, but this legislation doesn't get it there. I'd be all for UT Athletics running it as well. Any perceived conflicts go away immediately and the professional fundraisers get to just bundle this with what they're already doing. 

As it stands, this would be great legislation that would boost something that is already out in front of damned near everyone else and being used effectively by multiple UT programs. 

[TheMailBox357 213]

Do y'all think he paid for that Apartment with his NIL money OR the Apartment was part of his NIL package?

[Jabberwocky 1,666]

 

[Viper 11,954]

So we combine the football board with the cloak room. What could be better? 

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

9 hours ago, Jabberwocky said:

 

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Any entity found to be in violation of the bill's regulations would be "appropriately disciplined." The USIAC would leave enforcement up to "existing agencies," including state attorneys general (for agents and third parties). The NCAA would still oversee wrongdoing by athletes.

 

[hornbri 1,347]

 

CDC almost has this thing over the line. It’s a pretty big deal. 

 

[Vertigo 20,208]

23 hours ago, TheMailBox357 said:

Do y'all think he paid for that Apartment with his NIL money OR the Apartment was part of his NIL package?

Their main NIL guys are real estate guys, so likely giving away apartments in buildings they own. It’s actually a smart move.

[Vertigo 20,208]

7 minutes ago, hornbri said:

 

CDC almost has this thing over the line. It’s a pretty big deal. 

 

Does anyone worry that this will cause aggy to just completely spit in the face and throw the double bird to everyone more than they already do?

[hornbri 1,347]

Just now, Vertigo said:

Does anyone worry that this will cause aggy to just completely spit in the face and throw the double bird to everyone more than they already do?

Aggy is already doing it because of how the 12th man is set up. This actually helps us be on the same page. 

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

On 5/22/2023 at 2:01 PM, closetojumping said:

https://www.on3.com/nil/news/texas-legislature-set-to-send-transformative-nil-bill-to-governor-greg-abbott/

 

The net-net is this would allow schools to legally incent NIL giving with rewards and access. Ultimately, I know Texas would like to just run the whole damned thing the way they do LHF, but this legislation doesn't get it there. I'd be all for UT Athletics running it as well. Any perceived conflicts go away immediately and the professional fundraisers get to just bundle this with what they're already doing. 

As it stands, this would be great legislation that would boost something that is already out in front of damned near everyone else and being used effectively by multiple UT programs. 

 

10 hours ago, Vertigo said:

Does anyone worry that this will cause aggy to just completely spit in the face and throw the double bird to everyone more than they already do?

See above and below

10 hours ago, hornbri said:

Aggy is already doing it because of how the 12th man is set up. This actually helps us be on the same page. 

 

[SydneyCarton 47,486]

Let me be more specific about how the rewards program could benefit regular people who contribute to NIL (but for some reason might not want to donate big to the LHF). If the rewards transfer, you can use those points to get priority seating for: OU game, and big time away games. For example, if you have enough points, you can buy X number of OU tickets ahead of time over the summer through the LHF, pick the priority seats. You can also get access to buy away game tickets, like say Alabama. All of these tickets are at cost. You can enjoy the fruits, or if you want to resell the tickets, could make a chunk of your money back for contributing to NIL.  

[BurntOrange&White 38,890]

I'd say kind of treat NIL contribution to LHF/TexasOneFund as bonus points where as you can earn 2x, 3x, or whatever multiplier you choose. 

[closetojumping 62,010]

52 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

Let me be more specific about how the rewards program could benefit regular people who contribute to NIL (but for some reason might not want to donate big to the LHF). If the rewards transfer, you can use those points to get priority seating for: OU game, and big time away games. For example, if you have enough points, you can buy X number of OU tickets ahead of time over the summer through the LHF, pick the priority seats. You can also get access to buy away game tickets, like say Alabama. All of these tickets are at cost. You can enjoy the fruits, or if you want to resell the tickets, could make a chunk of your money back for contributing to NIL.  

 

45 minutes ago, BurntOrange&White said:

I'd say kind of treat NIL contribution to LHF/TexasOneFund as bonus points where as you can earn 2x, 3x, or whatever multiplier you choose. 

Nothing is ironed out yet, but yes, there's a very strong push around activating NIL within the standard LHF donor set via significant additional benefits. 

There is a lot of positive momentum around TOF right now, which will impact every sports and specifically, football. The passing of the bill in the state legislature will only help.

[RGBIII 22,763]

1 hour ago, SydneyCarton said:

Let me be more specific about how the rewards program could benefit regular people who contribute to NIL (but for some reason might not want to donate big to the LHF). If the rewards transfer, you can use those points to get priority seating for: OU game, and big time away games. For example, if you have enough points, you can buy X number of OU tickets ahead of time over the summer through the LHF, pick the priority seats. You can also get access to buy away game tickets, like say Alabama. All of these tickets are at cost. You can enjoy the fruits, or if you want to resell the tickets, could make a chunk of your money back for contributing to NIL.  

 

41 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

 

Nothing is ironed out yet, but yes, there's a very strong push around activating NIL within the standard LHF donor set via significant additional benefits. 

There is a lot of positive momentum around TOF right now, which will impact every sports and specifically, football. The passing of the bill in the state legislature will only help.

[texifornia 56,031]