Lord Elrond Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, Old guy said: Yes, but owning/operating a business and being a star athlete are not necessarily occupations that are compatible with one another, and there is the small problem of maintaining the minimum required school grades involved in here as well. You think a regular high school kid can do all of these things at the same time? A “regular” high school kid probably can’t do those. But, Ellie is apparently DOING it now. Read todays Post-Dispatch under the Scholar Athletes section for Webster Groves. She wouldn’t be there if the grades weren’t there. The company is real, check it out on the web. As to her soccer athletic ability, I will defer to Coach Shields, her record here at SLU gives her that credibility. I would say she’s FAR from a “regular” high school kid… Old guy and slufanskip like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Lord Elrond said: A “regular” high school kid probably can’t do those. But, Ellie is apparently DOING it now. Read todays Post-Dispatch under the Scholar Athletes section for Webster Groves. She wouldn’t be there if the grades weren’t there. The company is real, check it out on the web. As to her soccer athletic ability, I will defer to Coach Shields, her record here at SLU gives her that credibility. I would say she’s FAR from a “regular” high school kid… So I think this is something that also has changed, that no one talks about. Drew Hanlen "couldn't" make money off his business that he started while playing at Belmont years back. Matt Enright started his sports development business with the idea of making money and will begin playing college basketball next year. I don't know if this was changed with the NIL or separately recently, but seems that something has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, wgstl said: So I think this is something that also has changed, that no one talks about. Drew Hanlen "couldn't" make money off his business that he started while playing at Belmont years back. Matt Enright started his sports development business with the idea of making money and will begin playing college basketball next year. I don't know if this was changed with the NIL or separately recently, but seems that something has changed. You are absolutely correct, and we will not know which way the changes will go, it will take years to see what comes out of this change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speyburn Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 https://www.news8000.com/i/marketing-deals-trickle-down-from-ncaa-to-high-school-sports-2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 5/11/2022 at 9:56 AM, Lord Elrond said: A “regular” high school kid probably can’t do those. But, Ellie is apparently DOING it now. Read todays Post-Dispatch under the Scholar Athletes section for Webster Groves. She wouldn’t be there if the grades weren’t there. The company is real, check it out on the web. As to her soccer athletic ability, I will defer to Coach Shields, her record here at SLU gives her that credibility. I would say she’s FAR from a “regular” high school kid… Such a well-rounded kid. WGHS has a really cool student entrepreneurship program/business incubator that offers students course credit while helping them develop their businesses, and I believe her business is part of that. And if she wants to continue down that route, we all know that SLU has a great entrepreneurship program too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 According to the Missouri Legislature, Coach Ford and Staff can now be more involved with NIL deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billikenbill Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Article here about how UNC AD Bubba Cunningham got on the NIL bandwagon early and how it’s creating lucrative deals for some of it’s athletes, all, apparently, within whatever guidelines exist. Says that Armando Bacot is cashing in heavily, so much so that it was a major influence in his deciding to come back for his extra year. The company, BrandRGroup, is mentioned as the one which provided an early framework of how NIL could work, and is now coordinating UNC’s NIL program. I’m no UNC fan, but you have to give them props for getting out ahead on NIL. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article261375882.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, billikenbill said: Article here about how UNC AD Bubba Cunningham got on the NIL bandwagon early and how it’s creating lucrative deals for some of it’s athletes, all, apparently, within whatever guidelines exist. Says that Armando Bacot is cashing in heavily, so much so that it was a major influence in his deciding to come back for his extra year. The company, BrandRGroup, is mentioned as the one which provided an early framework of how NIL could work, and is now coordinating UNC’s NIL program. I’m no UNC fan, but you have to give them props for getting out ahead on NIL. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article261375882.html It helps to have a network of wealthy boosters in place, including dozens of current and former NBA players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 People are what they are, you cannot make an apple tree produce oranges. Obviously the AD at UNC has a level of business ability which is probably lacking among most other college ADs. If he could see an opportunity to get ahead instead of fearing change because it is change, much the better for him and for UNC, they got ahead early in the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 4 hours ago, billikenbill said: Article here about how UNC AD Bubba Cunningham got on the NIL bandwagon early and how it’s creating lucrative deals for some of it’s athletes, all, apparently, within whatever guidelines exist. Says that Armando Bacot is cashing in heavily, so much so that it was a major influence in his deciding to come back for his extra year. The company, BrandRGroup, is mentioned as the one which provided an early framework of how NIL could work, and is now coordinating UNC’s NIL program. I’m no UNC fan, but you have to give them props for getting out ahead on NIL. https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article261375882.html Minor detail that doesn't really matter, but Bacot isn't coming back for his extra COVID year. This coming season will be his normal senior year. He could theoretically come back for another year after this season. UNC's main guys (Bacot, Davis, Love) are exactly the type of marginal NBA prospects / excellent college athletes that are benefitting the most from NIL and IMO are examples of NIL working / being good for college basketball (if not necessarily good for mid-major programs). There are of course numerous examples of NIL being shady / underhanded & being bad overall for college basketball, so important to point out the opposite. Without NIL, these guys would have likely turned pro & college basketball would have lost 3 guys who because of their NCAA run have become notable players. I'd put Drew Timme at Gonzaga in this category of athlete as well. Timme entered the draft & is going through the process still. He may go late in the 2nd round, but IMO it will be difficult for him to catch on with an NBA team. He very well may pull out of the draft, but I wonder if the ample NIL opportunities for UNC made their decisions to stay in college a no brainer whereas Timme's is more difficult because of less NIL coming his way. majerus mojo likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Dayton's Mali Smith with his NIL deal at Hunny Bee's Chicken. DaRon Holmes is repping Lee's Chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Panera's HQ'd in STL. They ought to come up with some deals for the locals, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkielBreakers Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Honestly, companies should strike this year, while the iron is hot. Right now, these sorts of advertisements would have an impact. Right now, fans really care about the advertisements for these kids. Years from now, we may ignore it like all other ads. Local coffee shops, Javonte Perkins nickname is Perkolator. Put 2 and 2 together. Pi Pizza, how about the Okoro deep dish. Imo’s, you should pay the most, considering how we put up with your crazy pizza (which is delicious). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I found this article from Market Watch, published by msn.com today, which may clarify why getting the money and contributions necessary for high level NIL payments is likely to become quite difficult. Check this out: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/inflation-will-be-higher-for-longer-and-you-re-not-going-to-like-what-comes-next/ar-AAXFJSs?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=W069&cvid=95281d3e37d94f98afb29ba345648c25 If this scenario happens, only the billionaires will have money available to provide funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, Old guy said: I found this article from Market Watch, published by msn.com today, which may clarify why getting the money and contributions necessary for high level NIL payments is likely to become quite difficult. Check this out: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/inflation-will-be-higher-for-longer-and-you-re-not-going-to-like-what-comes-next/ar-AAXFJSs?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=W069&cvid=95281d3e37d94f98afb29ba345648c25 If this scenario happens, only the billionaires will have money available to provide funds. Marketwatch loves to post the most pessimistic articles and talking points because that is what gets the clicks. Media in 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Little Bill, most people (myself included) are losing money in the market this year. Why should I feel optimistic this year? Are you, with your optimism, among the ones actually making money in the market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Littlebill said: Marketwatch loves to post the most pessimistic articles and talking points because that is what gets the clicks. Media in 2022 The economy is F'ed for a while because of inflation. It is going to hurt and already hurts. Inflation never just goes away overnight. That said, there will still be plenty of people willing to part with their less valuable dollars for their school across the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Happening up 55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 18 hours ago, JMM28 said: Happening up 55. Bradley has fans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billiken_roy Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Littlebill said: Bradley has fans? 4 or 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 22 hours ago, JMM28 said: Happening up 55. Honestly, scrolling past, I thought that was a Jimmy Johns logo.. Billiken Rich, thetorch, Bills By 40 and 1 other like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Here you go. The NCAA has it under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryB Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Fred looking for donations to help kids at his camp. SLUMedBilliken15 and dennis_w like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BILL FAN Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, HenryB said: Fred looking for donations to help kids at his camp. thanks Henry Old guy likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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