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ONIT Athlete Using NIL to Create Licensed College Cards

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When Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies were approved by the NCAA in 2021, it started a new era in amateur athletics. “Amateur” is traditionally defined as athletes not paid from endorsements, salaries, or prizes. That soon went out the door.   Sheridan Hodson, co-founder of the sports card company ONIT Athlete, saw an opportunity. He could create a company … [Read more...] about ONIT Athlete Using NIL to Create Licensed College Cards

College Athletes Turning to The Players Trunk to Sell Gear, Cards, More

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Launched in 2020, The Players Trunk is a relatively new platform that acts as a conduit between former college athletes, sports fans and collectors.  The business enables players to sell memorabilia once their college careers have come to an end.  The site was founded by former University of Michigan basketball manager Jason Lansing, fellow Michigan graduate and … [Read more...] about College Athletes Turning to The Players Trunk to Sell Gear, Cards, More

NCAA’s Stance on Group Licensing Makes Potential College Card Sets Unlikely

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If you thought last week’s NCAA report on athlete compensation might lead to trading card sets featuring active college players, you’re probably wrong.  While the report may have opened up the door for players to be paid for social media posts and perhaps autograph sessions, the NCAA isn’t allowing them to partner with their schools for name, image and licensing … [Read more...] about NCAA’s Stance on Group Licensing Makes Potential College Card Sets Unlikely

Man Opts for Arrest Rather Than Divulge Source of LSU Game-Worn Shoes, Gloves

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A shoe store employee who helped someone sell a pair of game-worn LSU football cleats and gloves from this past season was arrested this week. The size 12 Nike cleats and gloves were used in the Tigers' upset of Ole Miss on October 25 and were sold on eBay December 2 (you can see the completed sales here). Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana tracked down 25-year-old Fletcher … [Read more...] about Man Opts for Arrest Rather Than Divulge Source of LSU Game-Worn Shoes, Gloves

Report: Memorabilia Dealer Lost Exclusivity; Ratted on Gurley

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His signature is nothing to write home about but apparently enough people are willing to invest in Todd Gurley autographs that the Georgia star is a money-maker for dealers.  Now, the University of Georgia’s leading rusher is on indefinite suspension and the reason, according to ESPN, is that he may have accepted money for autographs. While Georgia’s athletic department … [Read more...] about Report: Memorabilia Dealer Lost Exclusivity; Ratted on Gurley