NIL Collective. Rebranding the Fine Mess.

[Consigliere]

A few of your Fine Mess Executive Committee members were tossing around some ideas lately and landed on a concept that started as a joke, but became more and more realistic the more we talked.

We discussed the opportunity to get into the NIL game by offering a stipend to an under the radar football player in exchange for rebranding our tailgate with that player's name. Strictly an example - "The Umari Hatcher Fun-Time Awesome Tailgate." We would look for a player that would not normally be raking in NIL money. Ideally a redshirt freshman or sophomore who would be around for multiple years and see the field but not in a starring role. We would likely print up T-shirts to sell and ask a small donation for our next generation of koozies to supplement money from your donations and 50-50 proceeds. Obviously the player wouldn;t attend our tailgates but maybe we could schedule a meet-up after spring games or Fan Fest type activities.

Any input? And with no obligation would our Fine Mess regulars be willing to contribute to the cause? Want to see if this thing has any legs before we take next steps which would include tying out with the compliance office and registering the concept on the Inflncr portal.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Not a regular but I would happily contribute to this.

Always been a dream of mine to be a bag man.

 

[SUskibum]

A few of your Fine Mess Executive Committee members were tossing around some ideas lately and landed on a concept that started as a jole, but became more and more realistic the more we talked.

We discussed the opportunity to get into the NIL game by offering a stipend to an under the radar football player in exchange for rebranding our tailgate with that player's name. Strictly an example - "The Umari Hatcher Fun-Time Awesome Tailgate." We would look for a player that would not normally be raking in NIL money. Ideally a redshirt freshman or sophomore who would be around for multiple years and see the field but not in a starring role. We would likely print up T-shirts to sell and ask a small donation for our next generation of koozies to supplement money from your donations and 50-50 proceeds. Obviously the player wouldn;t attend our tailgates but maybe we could schedule a meet-up after spring games or Fan Fest type activities.

Any input? And with no obligation would our Fine Mess regulars be willing to contribute to the cause? Want to see if this thing has any legs before we take next steps which would include tying out with the compliance office and registering the concept on the Inflncr portal.

I usually only have time for a beer once a year but will contribute electronically for sure

Also love the selection criterion. Guy who spent a year in the family, will see field but not yet in the headlines and a fan fav

 

[Cusester]

In. Will it be a set amount or whatever each individual is comfortable paying?

 

[Consigliere]

In. Will it be a set amount or whatever each individual is comfortable paying?

Would be completely up to the individual.

 

[SUDadx2]

A few of your Fine Mess Executive Committee members were tossing around some ideas lately and landed on a concept that started as a joke, but became more and more realistic the more we talked.

We discussed the opportunity to get into the NIL game by offering a stipend to an under the radar football player in exchange for rebranding our tailgate with that player's name. Strictly an example - "The Umari Hatcher Fun-Time Awesome Tailgate." We would look for a player that would not normally be raking in NIL money. Ideally a redshirt freshman or sophomore who would be around for multiple years and see the field but not in a starring role. We would likely print up T-shirts to sell and ask a small donation for our next generation of koozies to supplement money from your donations and 50-50 proceeds. Obviously the player wouldn;t attend our tailgates but maybe we could schedule a meet-up after spring games or Fan Fest type activities.

Any input? And with no obligation would our Fine Mess regulars be willing to contribute to the cause? Want to see if this thing has any legs before we take next steps which would include tying out with the compliance office and registering the concept on the Inflncr portal.

Why not look for a walk-on who could use the NIL $ to offset some of their expenses?

I'm not a Fine Mess regular, but this is something I could get behind.

 

[PAcuse]

100% LOVE this!

 

[rrlbees]

Im in for $1m but I’ll have to sell my yacht.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Im in for $1m but I’ll have to sell my yacht.

That's why you always buy 2.

 

[Nahson]

Im in for $1m but I’ll have to sell my yacht.

Which one?

 

[llandz]

A fun idea.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

I'm in. And I'll pay extra for a special event tailgate if OttoinGrotto wears the pants he wore at the Maryland game in 2013.

 

[donniesyracuse]

A few of your Fine Mess Executive Committee members were tossing around some ideas lately and landed on a concept that started as a joke, but became more and more realistic the more we talked.

We discussed the opportunity to get into the NIL game by offering a stipend to an under the radar football player in exchange for rebranding our tailgate with that player's name. Strictly an example - "The Umari Hatcher Fun-Time Awesome Tailgate." We would look for a player that would not normally be raking in NIL money. Ideally a redshirt freshman or sophomore who would be around for multiple years and see the field but not in a starring role. We would likely print up T-shirts to sell and ask a small donation for our next generation of koozies to supplement money from your donations and 50-50 proceeds. Obviously the player wouldn;t attend our tailgates but maybe we could schedule a meet-up after spring games or Fan Fest type activities.

Any input? And with no obligation would our Fine Mess regulars be willing to contribute to the cause? Want to see if this thing has any legs before we take next steps which would include tying out with the compliance office and registering the concept on the Inflncr portal.

But what happens when that player finds out he has to pay taxes?

 

[Consigliere]

But what happens when that player finds out he has to pay taxes?

Every Syracuse athlete has had the opportunity to go through an NIL class. Won’t be any surprises

 

[donniesyracuse]

Every Syracuse athlete has had the opportunity to go through an NIL class. Won’t be any surprises

I was being sarcastic.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Love this idea. Count me in. Much better than adopting part of a highway.

 

[richmondcuse03]

I’m in.

 

[Consigliere]

I was being sarcastic.

Thought that might be the case, but some people online look for the negative in everything. Just wanted to be sure everyone realized that SU has put a great support system in place for student athletes to navigate the process.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Why not look for a walk-on who could use the NIL $ to offset some of their expenses?

I'm not a Fine Mess regular, but this is something I could get behind.

Or a walk on who has made a name as a special teams player.

 

[City of Cuse]

If possible, it would be cool to also focus in on guys that may have a Strickland type story. They don’t have much and could use the extra money for either them or their fam.

 

[orangemass]

Not a regular but I would happily contribute to this.

Always been a dream of mine to be a bag man.

I have a large bag. Just waiting for an opportunity to use it

 

[All4SU]

 

[Consigliere]

If possible, it would be cool to also focus in on guys that may have a Strickland type story. They don’t have much and could use the extra money for either them or their fam.

We register in the Inflcr portal and a posting goes out to all players. They essentially apply for the opportunity and the Fine Mess committee selects.

 

[donniesyracuse]

The stipend should be used to flip Rutgers commits.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

The stipend should be used to flip Rutgers commits.

I'd prefer we show love to the guys who are already here.