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Blake Lawrence: Co-Founder of Opendorse Discusses The Future Of NIL

Coach Mark Gottfried and Blake Lawrence, co-founder of Opendorse, delve into the transformative impact of NIL on college sports. They discuss the new challenges in athlete compensation, the recruiting chaos, and financial strains on athletic departments. Blake shares how Opendorse helps athletes monetize their brand with ease and transparency. Listen in to understand how NIL is revolutionizing college athletics and shaping the future of athlete compensation.

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Scene From Rudy
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The New Chaos In The NCAA
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NCAA Settlement
Time: 1:31

The Impact Of IX With The New Case Settlement

2:00 – What is NIL & the creation of “Opendorse“?
4:30 – Professional athlete endorsement opportunities.
7:05 – The day the NCAA passed NIL legislation.
9:50 – EA sports and Ed Obannon.
11:10 – What is real? Transparency in NIL.
16:29 – Students leveraging against the coaches.
18:35 – Could Professional leagues survive with this model?
19:55 – Chaos in the NCAA.
22:40 – The “other schools” not in the Power 5.
23:25 – Explaining the new NCAA settlement lawsuit.
26:30 – The effects on Title IX and how this affects women’s sports.
28:45 – The stress on the Athletic Directors.
29:30 – The salary cap per school in the NCAA.
30:30 – Title IX demands.
38:55 – Are NIL collectives still needed?
42:00 – Breakdown of the gaps within conferences.
45:00 – The future of NIL.