This NIL4U Podcast episode talks about the wild story of Johnny Manziel and what if Johnny Football had NIL deals when he was playing college football for Texas A&M? We also discuss the Louisville NIL Collective signing the women's basketball and volleyball teams and what this means for women's sports around the country. And finally, how does everyone maintain the integrity of college sports with the millions upon millions of dollars changing hands?

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Rob Finkelstein: Linkedin | Website

Trent Clark: Linkedin | Website
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Key Topics Discussed in this NIL Podcast Episode:

• The Role of Collectives in NIL
• Legislation and Regulation in NIL
• Creative NIL Deals and Entrepreneurship
• Mental Health and Social Media Impact
• The Influence of NIL on Lesser-Known Sports
• NIL for Good

TIMESTAMPS | What If Johnny Football Had NIL Deals, Louisville NIL Collective, and Integrity in College Sports

00:00:02 - Introduction and Hosts

00:00:23 - Co-host Introduction

00:00:35 - Show's Purpose and Topics

00:00:56 - Headlines: Johnny Manziel and NIL

00:02:57 - Impact of NIL on Athletes' Lives

00:03:23 - Louisville NIL Collective Signs Teams

00:05:18 - Team Effort and NIL Deals

00:07:28 - The PASS Act Discussion

00:09:44 - Government Involvement in College Athletics

00:10:25 - Financial Aid and NIL Impact

00:13:01 - Athletes Giving Back: NIL for Good

00:16:18 - Alex Jean Glover's Commitment to Big Brother Big Sister

00:19:32 - Acacia Lofton's Passion for Financial Literacy

00:20:20 - The Importance of Financial Literacy in NIL

00:21:50 - NIL for Good: Athletes Making a Difference

00:23:17 - Education Segment: NIL Opportunities

00:32:55 - Networking and Building Relationships

00:35:40 - Alumni Direct and Networking Post-College

00:38:42 - Leveraging LinkedIn and Networking Strategies

00:42:25 - Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teaser

Connect:

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Rob Finkelstein: Linkedin | Website

Trent Clark: Linkedin | Website
SportsE Media: YouTube | TikTok | X | IG