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“A Triple Threat athletics program combines the elements of competition on the courts and fields, a positive financial return for the institution, and meaningful student outcomes.” - Dr. Travis Feezell   As your student-athletes return to campus, do you know how your athletics programs perform against these key success metrics? With regulatory complexity, cost, and fierce competition on the rise, colleges and universities need to prioritize strategies for athletic program success now more than ever.    Check out the characteristics of a Triple Threat athletics program here https://lnkd.in/e7EY7-HJ and ways to elevate your athletic impact here https://lnkd.in/e2pXMYXh.

Trent Seaborn, a 15-year-old quarterback at Thompson High School in Alabama, recently received a $1 million NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) offer from trading card company Leaf, which he declined to avoid transferring out of state. This situation has ignited a discussion about high school NIL deals, currently illegal in Alabama and 11 other states while neighboring states like Georgia and Florida allow them. The article examines the implications of NIL deals on college recruiting and the need for education in this evolving landscape. While they can empower young athletes, concerns about inequality, particularly for elite football and basketball players, remain prevalent. https://lnkd.in/e-Ep5vA2

NIL is a billion-dollar industry and financial literacy for college athletes has never been more important. For Financial Literacy Month, I wrote my first article for CNBC exploring how current college athletes, ex-professional athletes, and financial institutions are all working together to help NCAA athletes learn everything they need to know about money. Thanks to Chase Griffin, Brandon Copeland, Sandra L. Richards, and Carl Nassib for speaking with me about one of the most fascinating topics in sports right now. #nil #sportsbusiness #financialliteracymonth #cnbc

UCLA's Sports Struggles: Can They Turn It Around? Explore UCLA's sports struggles and future prospects in this engaging discussion. Join our speaker as he tackles team identity, financial constraints, and the pressing need for resources to enhance performance. Dive into the challenges facing public institutions in sports today! #UCLA #SportsStruggles #TeamIdentity #FinancialChallenges #NIL #CollegeSports #WNBA #MLBPlayoffs #PublicInstitutions #AthleticFuture

Another day, another college football controversy: Pac-12 vs. Mountain West – The $55M Lawsuit Shaking Up College Football: 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧: ➊ Pac-12 sues Mountain West for $55M over poaching penalties. ➋ UNLV and Air Force were allegedly offered $20M+ by the Mountain West to stay in their conference. ➌ Utah State, Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State, and Fresno State are set to join Pac-12 in 2026. ➍ Both conferences need more members for NCAA recognition. 𝐍𝐈𝐋 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 🅐 New markets open up for players involved in conference realignment, offering fresh exposure. 🅑 In the Pac-12, major schools like Oregon State and Boise State create new NIL opportunities and lower-profile programs like Fresno State see rising value. 🅒 Uncertainty looms over long-term athlete-brand partnerships due to realignment and shifting regions. 🅓 NIL value fluctuates depending on the conference athletes end up playing in. 𝐏𝐚𝐜-𝟏𝟐'𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐈𝐋 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. As conferences realign, the NIL landscape presents both new challenges and opportunities, requiring brands and athletes to skillfully navigate this shifting terrain. #SportsBiz #NIL #Collegefootball #SportsMarketing #BrandPartnerships

The clock is ticking for college sports 🕒 Kevin Barefoot breaks down what athletic departments are saying while preparing for the House settlement and revenue sharing: ✅ Act now: Roster construction and management decisions need to happen now, not in 2025. ✅ Streamlined solutions are a must: Athletic departments require an integrated platform that combines roster planning, contract management, and payment processing. ✅ Built for you: College athletics demand solutions designed for their complexity. Let’s tackle these challenges together. Ready to talk? Read here: https://lnkd.in/eeJ4hxtx

We've reached the end of this weeks College Football slate. If you've seen some of the upsets that happened this weekend you may be wondering, "why are so many highly ranked programs taking early season L's in 2024." Notre Dame, Florida State, Michigan, LSU, Clemson, Texas A&M, and even Bama have had a pretty bump start to the season. In my latest investigative sports report I study the effects the NCAA transfer portal is having on the landscape of College Football. Below is a snippet of what I was able to find during my deep dive into the numbers!! You can find the full report here 🔗https://lnkd.in/ebtXZjUh

NCAA Settlement: Balancing Act for College Sports The proposed NCAA settlement aims to balance revenue distribution among athletes, bringing college sports into the 21st century by sharing the revenue generated by athletic programs. However, this raises questions about how the settlement will impact the competitive balance among schools and sports, particularly between schools with major TV contracts and those without. The long-term effects on smaller schools and non-revenue sports are also uncertain. As the settlement seeks to modernize college sports, it prompts meaningful discussions about fairness, equity, and the future of college athletics.

🇺🇸🚫 Starting August 1, 2024, Louisiana will join several other states in banning prop bets on individual college athletes. The move aligns with recent NCAA recommendations and reflects a growing trend towards more ethical sports betting practices. 👉 Read more about the college prop bet ban in Louisiana here: https://lnkd.in/da3dmy8h #SportsBetting #Louisiana #NCAA #ResponsibleGambling #CollegePropBets

🚨Game-Changer in College Sports: House v. NCAA Settlement Moves Forward🚨 A federal judge has preliminarily approved the groundbreaking House v. NCAA settlement, which could reshape the future of college athletics.   If finalized, it will: 
(1) Award $2.75 billion in back-pay to athletes, (2) Allocate $20B+ in revenue sharing to future athletes (3) Establish new scholarship and roster rules.   This landmark decision marks a pivotal moment for athletes’ rights and NIL, but many questions remain, especially around Title IX enforcement.   The settlement is expected to take full effect by the 2025-26 academic year.   #NIL #CollegeSports #HousevNCAA #AthleteRights #SportsLaw — I’m Tyler Erickson, and this is my first substantive LinkedIn post.   P.S. I hope Vanderbilt gets extra NIL money for beating Alabama.