Jeffrey Armstrong+FollowNIL Power Play: Hollywood Smothers Flips to TexasBama fans, the times are changing! Hollywood Smothers just flipped his commitment from the Crimson Tide to the Longhorns, and On3’s Shannon Terry says it’s all about NIL muscle. Texas boosters are spending big, leaving even the Tide’s deep pockets looking shallow. Is this the new normal in recruiting wars? Can Bama’s collective rally enough to keep up with Texas’ ‘FU money’? Let’s hear your takes! #Sports #Football #NIL00Share
Amy Williams+FollowDemond Williams NIL Drama: Landers Again?Looks like the NIL saga isn’t over for Demond Williams Jr. After inking a $4M deal with the Huskies, Williams is now looking for an exit—and ESPN says Cordell Landers, the same adviser tied to Nico Iamaleava’s wild Vols-to-UCLA journey, is back in the mix. Landers denies involvement, but fans can’t ignore the pattern. Is this NIL déjà vu, or just smoke? #Sports #Football #NIL00Share
Dawn Fritz+FollowChuck’s NIL Rant: Barkley Was Right All AlongSir Charles called it months ago, and now the whole college hoops world is catching up. Barkley’s take on NIL and the transfer portal turning college sports into the Wild Wild West is suddenly everywhere, especially after Baylor snagged James Nnaji straight from the pro pipeline. The system’s rewarding the one-percenters, while the rest of the athletes—and smaller schools—are left scrambling. Is this the end of college sports as we knew it? #Sports #CharlesBarkley #NIL11Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowCoach Cal’s take on college hoops chaosSeeing a former NBA pick suit up for Baylor has Coach Calipari fired up about the wild west that college basketball has become. With NIL deals and the transfer portal shaking up the game, Cal says it’s not the coaches’ fault—there just aren’t any real rules. After Arkansas’ big win, his comments really hit home: is it time for college sports to get some real structure, or is this new era just part of the evolution? What do you think—should there be more oversight, or is freedom good for the players? #Sports #CollegeBasketball #NIL00Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowDamon Wilson II vs. Georgia: NIL Drama Heats UpThings are getting wild between the Dawgs and former Bulldog Damon Wilson II! After Georgia sued Wilson for $390K over a supposed NIL breach, the Missouri DE fired back, claiming he never signed a real contract and that UGA tried to block his transfer by scaring off other schools. This NIL standoff could set a huge precedent for how schools handle transfers and athlete deals. Is UGA overreaching, or did Wilson drop the ball? #Sports #NIL #CollegeFootball10Share
Aaron Taylor+FollowDamon Wilson vs Dawgs: NIL Drama Heats UpWild turn in the Dawgs-Mizzou rivalry! Former Georgia DE Damon Wilson II, now with Mizzou, is firing back at UGA over a six-figure NIL dispute. The Bulldogs claim Wilson owes $390K for breaking his NIL deal after transferring, but Wilson says UGA and their collective conspired to punish him for leaving. This could set a major precedent for NIL contracts and transfer rules. What do you think—fair play or overreach by the Dawgs? #Sports #Football #NIL00Share
Amy Williams+FollowNIL Era: P4 vs G5 Talent Gap WideningAnyone else notice how the NIL game is making the gap between the Power 4 and Group of 5 feel like D1 vs D2? Watching Boise, Tulane, and JMU get steamrolled in bowls really drove it home. Used to be some real upsets, but now the top G5 players just get poached by the big boys every year. Unless a school finds a billionaire booster, it’s hard to see that changing. Is it time to split into separate divisions? #Sports #Football #NIL00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowInside South Carolina’s new NIL game planSouth Carolina is quietly reshaping how college athletes get paid, thanks to new rules capping direct payments to $18 million per school—but that’s just the start. While headlines about $25-30 million deals swirl, the real story is a mix of salary caps, NIL deals, and a whole lot of confusion. Athletic Director Jeremiah Donati says schools are still figuring out how to split the money, and agents are pushing for even bigger paydays despite the cap. With the transfer portal about to open, expect more surprises as schools, players, and agents all try to find their edge. How do you think this will change college sports? #Sports #SouthCarolina #NIL00Share
Eddie Deleon+FollowIowa State faces tough choices on NIL moneyIowa State’s athletic department is feeling the squeeze as new NIL and revenue-sharing rules pile on millions in extra costs. AD Jamie Pollard says other schools, like Colorado, are already cutting staff and racking up huge debts just to keep up. Pollard insists ISU won’t go down that road, but admits there’s no clear answer for how to cover the $20 million-plus in new expenses. With donors tapped out and collectives maxed, he says the only hope is finding more business sponsors. How do you think this will change college sports—and should schools be forced to spend this much? #Sports #IowaState #NIL00Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowJewish Athletes Breaking StereotypesWho else caught the Tribe NIL story? For years, Jewish athletes were the butt of jokes (remember the 'Airplane!' gag?), but now, thanks to Tribe NIL, nearly 200 Jewish college athletes are getting a shot at real recognition and compensation. The big headline: Jake Retzlaff (aka B-Y-Jew) landing a Manischewitz NIL deal! This isn’t just about endorsements—it’s about building a network for Jewish athletes to thrive on and off the field. Thoughts on how this could change the game for underrepresented groups? #Sports #NIL #JewishAthletes10Share
