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The world of college sports has changed forever. With the opening of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era, young athletes are now navigating not just competition on the field — but contracts, endorsements, social media scrutiny, and massive public expectations. In this episode, we dive into the Pandora’s Box that NIL has opened.How much pressure is too much for athletes who are still, at the end of the day, teenagers and young adults? Is the system setting them up for success — or burnout? We explore the emotional, mental, and financial weight NIL brings, and what it really means for the future of college sports.
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The world of college sports has changed forever. With the opening of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era, young athletes are now navigating not just competition on the field — but contracts, endorsements, social media scrutiny, and massive public expectations. In this episode, we dive into the Pandora’s Box that NIL has opened.How much pressure is too much for athletes who are still, at the end of the day, teenagers and young adults? Is the system setting them up for success — or burnout? We explore the emotional, mental, and financial weight NIL brings, and what it really means for the future of college sports.

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