Too old for college sports, too knowledgeable not to share. Two NIL "experts" share their views on the latest news, biggest NIL deals, and most interesting legislation changes weekly. Hear from industry pros - athletic directors, compliance coordinators, and student-athletes about their thoughts on the NIL landscape. Presented by VicTreeFi. Share your thoughts with us! Email contact@victreefi.com.
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Polls, Politics, and Paydays: Why Politicians Can’t Quit NIL
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We discuss Senator Ted Cruz’s vow to prioritize NIL, Senator John Thune’s persummed allegiance to the NCAA, the scramble to raise funds to pay athletes, and an update on the Penn State vs. Vintage Brand trial. We talk about our favorite NIL deals including Cam Ward’s gift and the World of Warcraft collab. To learn more about our financial literacy …
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We discuss the recent lawsuit filed by LSU guard Last-Tear Poa against Citizen and Immigration Services, NexGen’s efforts to increase voter participation in swing states with athlete influence, updates on recent antitrust law suits, and the high demand for NIL directors. We talk about our favorite NIL deals including Cooper Flagg’s deal with Gatora…
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We discuss the importance of understanding NIL contract terms. We talk about Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia’s clash with BreakingT. We also cover Pepperdine’s new NIL collective, Waves Excellence. We discuss the latest NIL update for North Carolina athletes. We talk about our favorite NIL deals including the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s deal with I…
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Governor Kemp’s Executive Order on NIL
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We discuss the executive order related to NIL recently signed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. We talk about the official partnerships between Red Brick Legacy and Miami University Athletics and the Broncos Will Rein Collective and Western Michigan University Athletics. We dig into the latest NIL lawsuit updates. We talk about our favorite NIL deals…
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We discuss the launch of Norfolk State’s Gold Standard collective, the hang up with the NCAA’s settlement, the passing of California’s NIL amendment, the announcement of a proposed NIL bill in Ohio, and updates regarding an NIL lawsuit out of North Carolina. We talk about our favorite nillies including Sheduer Sanders’ deal with Nike and Freddy’s d…
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We discuss the NCAA’s latest move in the fight against athlete unionization, the outcome of the recent vote by the House Committee on Education and the Work Force, Nebraska’s new NIL law, and the success of AthleteCon. We talk about our favorite nillies including Graham Mertz’s deal with Mercedes Benz of Gainesville and Ollie Gordon II’s deal with …
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We discuss the general terms of a settlement that will see the NCAA pay nearly $2.8 billion in damages over 10 years to nearly 14,000 players. It also creates a new system that allows schools to use up to $21 million a year to pay student-athletes. We cover a new South Carolina NIL law and updates related to Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against Billy Na…
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We discuss how a proposed new athlete compensation model could reduce the roster size of collegiate football programs - negatively impacting walk ons. We cover John Legend’s performance at the Club 15 NIL 500 Gala supporting University of Kentucky athletes, the announcement of the Protect the Ball Act, recent updates to NCAA NIL guidance, the propo…
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We share an interview with UNC Asheville Forward Drew Pember. Drew shares his POV on life as a student-athlete, NIL opportunities, and more. We cover the Ivy League’s assertion that athlete unionization would undermine academic goals, the launch of the Nickel City Collective and Two Rivers Trust, the Wisconsin High School Athletic Association’s rej…
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We discuss the viral music video featuring Kentucky Wildcat Basketball Manager and Geddes Pools. We speak with Clay Duerson from Creative Caddie, the company behind the creative music video featuring Geddes Pools! We learn tips to create attention-grabbing content and discuss the experience behind the scenes of a video shoot. We cover the discussio…
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We discuss Auburn’s loss to Yale, NIL’s impact on the transfer portal, the Zags Collective Match Madness fundraiser, and a recent Oregon NIL bill. We talk about our favorite nillies including Raid’s deal with Jeremy Roach and Darianne Littlepage-Buggs and Goldman Sachs deal with Angel Reese. To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io …
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We hear from University of Alabama thrower Chandler Hayden. She discusses her experience as a female student-athlete and as an athlete at SEC schools. We discuss the recent change in the South Carolina High School League’s bylaws related to NIL, the recent NIL roundtable with Senator Ted Cruz, North Carolina’s recent NIL update, and updates related…
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The Collective Association President Responds to Deseret News Executive Editor
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We hear from Russ White from The Collective Association. Russ responds to our recent interview with Deseret News’ Executive Editor Doug Wilks regarding the disclosure of NIL information to the public. We discuss the latest updates in the lawsuit against the NCAA filed by the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia, NCAA President Charlie Baker’…
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Deseret News Executive Editor: Withholding NIL Records Could Have Title IX
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We speak with Deseret News’ Executive Editor Doug Wilks about his recent testimony at a Utah NIL hearing. Dough discusses the Title IX implications of withholding NIL records and the importance of transparency. We provide an update on the Tennessee/Virginia NIL lawsuit against the NCAA, discuss the NCAA’s new NIL regulations, the NLRB’s Dartmouth r…
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Epic NIL Battle: Tennessee vs NCAA
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We discuss the NCAA’s investigation into the University of Tennessee’s alleged NIL violations and the latest antitrust litigation against the NCAA. We cover the latest investigation into the University of Florida’s potential NIL violations and provide updates on the NCAA’s investigation of Florida State. We discuss the Collective Association’s offi…
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We discuss how Florida State University became the first program to be punished by the NCAA for NIL infractions. We also cover Utah’s proposed NIL law, the latest updates on the status of Federal legislation related to NIL, discussions within the state of Florida related to high school NIL activities, and the impact of NIL on Ivy League programs. W…
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We discuss the scheduled NIL discussion at the 2024 NCAA Convention, Charlie Baker’s recent letter to student-athletes, Yea Alabama’s new fundraising initiative, NIL notes from high school recruits, and how Blueprint Sports is navigating non-profit fundraising. We discuss our favorite nillies including Squirrel White’s deal with the Nashville Preda…
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NCAA Considers Allowing Schools to Pay Athletes
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We discuss NCAA President Charlie Baker’s recent NIL letter proposing that schools directly pay athletes, among other revelations. We cover recent news including the Title IX lawsuit against Oregon, the latest lawsuit related to the transfer portal, the announcement of the Bluff City Collective as the official collective of Memphis men’s basketball…
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We discuss Carson Beck’s $1,000,000 deal, the announcement of Arkansas Edge as the official collective of Arkansas Athletics, Lone Star NIL’s latest campaign, the launch of the Secondary Break Club to support UNC men’s basketball, the shutdown of the Teal Collective, the announcement of the Brandr vs. EA Sports settlement, Alex Fontenot’s lawsuit. …
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We debunk Heather McMahan’s myth about the chicken at the University of Alabama. We cover the Orange United collective’s campaign to raise $500,000, President Biden’s NIL roundtable, the collective alcohol loophole, and the class action lawsuit against the NCAA. We discuss our favorite nillies including Travis Hunter’s deal with Squishmallows and B…
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More NCAA Lawsuits and the Importance of Hyperlocal NIL
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We speak with Mike Blewitt from CSMG about the company’s role in the NIL world. We focus on the importance of hyperlocal NIL campaigns. We discuss the launch of the Pride of ODU Collective, the announcement of the Friends of Nova Collective as the official collective of Villanova Athletics, Matthew and Ryan Bewley’s lawsuit against the NCAA, and th…
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We cover a complaint filed by the NLRB against USC athletics, the PAC 12, and the NCAA. We discuss our time at the Beau Johnson X Soyumi NIL event. We discuss the state of affairs for athletes within the state of Utah following the Utah State Records Committee’s determination to open NIL contract records. We cover our favorite nillies including Kan…
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We cover the saga of NIL discussions before the Senate Judiciary Commitee. We discuss a new NIL deal for Houston basketball players. We discuss our favorite nillies including Chop Robinson’s pork campaign and the Grove Collective’s charitable efforts. To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email contact@victreefi.com. To learn …
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Ivy League Athletes Want to Unionize?
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Chrissy and Wheeler cover NIL petitions from Ivy League athletes. Recently, 15 members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team signed a petition to join Local 560 of the Service Employees International Union. Dartmouth has objected, saying the players are not employees. Additionally, the CBPA filed a charge with the NLRB alleging that the conference…
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Massive Changes to NIL in Georgia & an Interview with NIL Star Connor Printz
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Chrissy and Wheeler celebrate the new NIL rules for high school athletes in Georgia. They also speak with college athlete Connor Printz about his success within the NIL world. Connor shares tips for obtaining NIL deals and growing a social media presence. They also shoutout the upcoming NIL event at Soyumi Asian Kitchen featuring Beau Johnson. In t…
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Chrissy and Wheeler discuss how the ninth NIL congressional hearing got derailed last week. They cover who said what and where things took a turn! In the News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler discuss the launch of the SWFL Flight Crew to support Florida Gulf Coast University student-athletes and the potential class action lawsuit focused on p…
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Chrissy and Wheeler discuss Nillie’s inclusion in Business Insider’s list of NIL companies. They talk about how Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime, crashed Kristi Dosh’s Business of College Sports website. Chrissy shares her excitement to see Angel Reese in a music video with Latto and Cardi B. In the News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler discuss…
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National Lampoon’s Sioux Falls Vacation
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Chrissy and Wheeler discuss NCAA President Charlie Baker’s visit to Sioux Falls. He and Senator John Thune took part in an event hosted by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and Augustana University and discussed potential national NIL legislation and proposed changes to the NIL ecosystem. In the News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler…
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What Is The Collective Association?
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Chrissy and Wheeler discuss The Collective Association and its founding members. TCA is a trade association made up of 17 member institutions from powerful football programs. They talk about the power that such a group may hold and debate whether inclusion in the group will provide an unfair advantage to member collectives. In the News and Facts se…
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Chrissy and Wheeler talk about five talented football players on the Nillie roster. They discuss their talent on and off the field and talk about their schools’ football programs. Athletes include Myles Crawley, Sunny Anderson, Lyndon Rash, CJ Daniels, and DyShawn Gales. They also review recent press coverage of the athletes including footage from …
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Chrissy and Wheeler speak with members of the Micconoppe 1851 Collective and the legendary Marvin Jones about FSU’s new Marvin Jones LASER Center. They discuss the importance of providing student-athletes an opportunity to gain business skills before leaving school. In our News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler discuss the NIL Newstand’s new N…
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This week we discuss how we trademarked Nillie! In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the Classic City Collective’s recent event featuring Corey Smith, the announcement of the Garnet Trust as the official collective of USC, the addition of a NIL agent listing on the NIL Island website, and the growing number of proposed Federal bills related to…
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Chrissy and Wheeler run through the latest NIL news in a quick summer episode! In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the Icon 1901 Collective’s Influencer University, recent changes to Missouri NIL law, the announcement of the Meta NIL incubator, changes to the KHSAA Handbook, updates to New York’s NIL law, and statistics released by INFLCR. We…
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This week on the podcast we speak with Donye McFadden, The Champ’s Cheat Code! We discuss his work to improve the mental and physical wellness of athletes as a trainer through his program, REFORM U. We also give a shoutout to his wife, Brittany Greene, The Credit Crusader! In our News and Facts segment we discuss how several collectives are partner…
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This week we discuss our trip to Atlanta for the 1NIL Empowerment Summit. During the event, we heard from panelists including attorneys from Dentons, Benjamin Chavis, Brian Woods, Edward Davis, and Jennifer Rodriguez. In our News and Facts segment, we discuss New York’s new NIL bill, The Brandr Group’s lawsuit against EA Sports, and the possibility…
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The IRS is cracking down on NIL collectives and suggested in a recent memo that nonprofit NIL collectives could be breaking the law. This week we break down this IRS memo and talk about the implications for NIL collectives. In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the group licensing deal with EA Sports, the proposed amendment to New York’s NIL la…
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This week we discuss the bill proposing that California student-athletes receive payment from their schools. In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the launch of Explorers United to support La Salle University student-athletes, the SEC’s visit to DC, the Built Bar debacle, and the agenda of the SEC’s annual meeting. We discuss our favorite nilli…
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This week we sit down with Reggie Calhoun Jr. to talk about the 1NIL Empowerment Summit and his other big plans to change the NIL game. In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the ongoing battle over high school NIL rights in North Carolina, the endorsement of the Student-Athlete Level Playing Field Act, and the launch of the Hoyas Rising collect…
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This week we practice our sports tech app pitch! On May 25th we are competing in a fast pitch competition and we need some practice! We also discuss a recent nillie between Naples Rib Company and Long Beach State athletes Mason Briggs and Mekhi Mays. The deal was organized by Zach Carr from Extra Rep Sports. We also shout out the Hoop and Holler Ho…
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This week we go behind the scenes of a NIL deal! Grace Vest from Sunshine Quality Solutions hops on the podcast to discuss the John Deere dealership’s NIL campaign featuring LSU’s Harold Perkins, Jr. Grace also discusses how they connected with other athletes, like Garrett Nussmeier, through the MatchPoint app. She compares this experience to worki…
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Group Licensing with The Brandr Group
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This week we are learning about group licensing rights! Chris Marciani from The Brandr Group joined us in the studio for a discussion about how TBG develops co-branded campaigns using group player rights. We announce our inclusion in the Creative Coast Fast Pitch competition. We also congratulate the Micconope 1851 collective for its recent announc…
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This week we discuss five lessons we learned during a recent NIL software demonstration for VicTreeFi’s Framework software. We talk about what worked and what flopped. In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the University of Florida’s latest guidance for international athletes, the official endorsement of Dinkytown Athletes, the launch of Florid…
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The podcast has hit the road! This week we discuss our recent trips to Macon, Georgia, and Grambling, Louisiana. We attended the Georgia High School Association’s Executive Session last week and we are covering the highlights. Then we hit I-20 towards Grambling! We discuss the Icon 1901 Collective’s event for Grambling State Univesity student-athle…
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This week we speak with listener Ryan Cooper about his NIL study regarding the impact of student-athlete endorsements on small businesses. He worked with Lex Bowls and two VMI student-athletes to complete his research. Student-athletes include Herbert Brooks and Sedona Dancu. Our NIL Mathlete segment breaks down the numbers behind acai bowls. We di…
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This week we speak with Connor Lewis from Class Cash about how businesses utilize college influencers to promote products in Auburn and beyond. Class Cash is an app that pays students to go to classrooms, student centers, and libraries. Wheeler and Connor discuss the tech behind Class Cash. Our NIL Mathlete segment breaks down the numbers behind th…
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Four Ways to Prepare for a Fundraiser
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This week we discuss how we prepared for the Micconope 1851 x Givebacks Spring Charity Challenge Event. Our NIL Mathlete segment breaks down the influence of beach volleyball players. We discuss our time in Tallahassee and our experience at the Florida State Track Meet. In our News and Facts segment, we discuss how the news outlet Axios pressured A…
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This week we speak with Liam Peers from NIL Ventures about how his company is helping baseball student-athletes monetize their NIL…because we got it wrong the first time. Our NIL Mathlete segment breaks down the dollars behind Degree’s new NIL initiative. We discuss our St. Patrick’s Day festivities - including a Connor McGregor sighting! We talk a…
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This week we discuss Nick Saban’s comments on NIL during a recent interview with Sports Illustrated. Our NIL Mathlete segment breaks down ticket sales at the NCAA Tournament. We discuss our battle with Artillery Punch and plans for upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. We congratulate Nillie Athlete Cam Christon for being named the 2022-2023 SWA…
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This week we discuss The Icon 1901 Collective’s one-year anniversary! We feature our interview on the collective’s podcast. Our NIL Mathlete segment breaks down the numbers behind an imaginary Nike NIL deal. We discuss our participation in the Park Place Outreach Cornhole Tournament. We also talk about our featured article on the Business of Colleg…
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Welcome to Miami, people! This week we discuss the NCAA’s first NIL-related sanctions. Our story takes us to the University of Miami and we discuss how LifeWallet CEO John Ruiz, the Cavinder twins, and Miami Head Coach Katie Meier became embroiled in this investigation. Our main segment reviews the recently released Negotiated Resolution. Our NIL M…
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