The marketplace for college athletes to engage in Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) deals was created last year after the NCAA v. Alston case and now it seems like every college is ready to start spreading the wealth. There are already more than 100 “collectives” either in...
The “Help Tackle Hunger” program was the brainchild of Illinois alumni, John and Bonnie Dauer, who were determined to use the new name, image and likeness (NIL) possibilities to boost the competitive edge for Illini football while bringing attention to a statewide...
August 26, 2022 Open Letter from Josh Whitman Introducing NIL Impact To Fighting Illini everywhere, In just one year’s time, the name, image and likeness phenomenon (NIL) has transformed high-major collegiate athletics. The newly created opportunity for...
IlliniGuardiansPRDownload Champaign, IL – Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Last summer, the Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act allowed Illinois college athletes to monetize their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) — and college sports were suddenly changed...
By Sean McDevitt, FightingIllini.com, July 21, 2022 Change has been the only constant during the last few years in college athletics. From the COVID-19 pandemic to Name, Image, and Likeness to the transfer portal to conference realignments, the changing landscape of...
By Richard Johnson, Sports Illustrated, July 12, 2022 The last 12 months have seen college sports rapidly change. And whether it’s eye-popping recruiting inducements or unchecked marketplaces, there are no signs that things will slow down. Take a walk on the red...
