Certainly potentially well intentioned but definitively misinformed. Honestly The rollout after the settlement has been very difficult for most schools Especially those like Syracuse University who are literally and simply attempting to keep up. I do not believe these things were intentional, malicious or certainly misappropriation. I however do believe forethought and planning were lacking again however we are not alone, however we cannot afford it. I as well am not a massive donor, however without stating I certainly do support the department. I encourage everyone to stay involved, stay tuned and continue supporting, most definitively once a plan has been put in place above The recent settlement which was stated the university is committed to. Definitive collectives are still critical and I firmly believe the university truly needs to get on this ASAP and at least state be patient. If you remember just before the season started and right after the settlement Wild hack verbalized the critical importance of such initiatives. Well discussion better be made, not because I am mad but because I see what is occurring, certainly on the board as well as in other places. Once again, pretty volatile out there for so many schools Except maybe 15 to 20 who literally have donors that throw gobs of cash more than likely illegally in many instances. I expect and truly trust there is going to be some sort of oversight otherwise it will utterly ruin college athletics and ultimately Disturbingly home the athlete themselves over the long term..., I believe we are honestly attempting to do this while still attempting to breathe. Please trust. See below
No, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) collectives are not going away; however, their operations will be significantly altered and regulated by the House settlement and the new College Sports Commission. While the settlement aimed to neutralize collectives, they have adapted by transitioning into quasi-marketing agencies that focus on facilitating valid business deals and providing educational services to athletes, rather than direct pay-for-play arrangements. Some third-party companies are closing, but the overall concept of third-party NIL collectives is expected to continue, often with closer university partnerships and oversight.
