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The 8 million dollar CFB recruit
The 8 million dollar CFB recruit
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64 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Opendorse co-founder Blake Lawrence joins Andy to discuss the rapidly changing world of name, image and likeness deals for college athletes. Blake talks about the deal a class of 2023 football player just signed that could pay up to $8 million over four years and the "collectives" springing up to fund such deals. Is that a wise investment? Should the player have sold all of his NIL rights?
Blake also explains how a player in this week's NCAA Tournament could cash in on instant fame. Blake also explains that depending on what state the player's school is in, that cashing in may have to wait a few days -- which could be a recruiting advantage for other schools.
Blake founded his company after graduating from Nebraska, where he played linebacker on some very good teams. What defensive tackle played in front of him? Ndamukong Suh. Blake explains how a great defensive tackle like Suh is a linebacker's best friend, and Andy suggests those NIL collectives throw their money at the larger humans.
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Blake also explains how a player in this week's NCAA Tournament could cash in on instant fame. Blake also explains that depending on what state the player's school is in, that cashing in may have to wait a few days -- which could be a recruiting advantage for other schools.
Blake founded his company after graduating from Nebraska, where he played linebacker on some very good teams. What defensive tackle played in front of him? Ndamukong Suh. Blake explains how a great defensive tackle like Suh is a linebacker's best friend, and Andy suggests those NIL collectives throw their money at the larger humans.
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Released:
Mar 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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