Nov 29, 2023
Blake Lawrence - Co-Founder/CEO of
Opendorse - shares his unique perspective on the NIL marketplace
and what the data tells us after 2+ years.
He also gets into the precarious relationship between athletic departments and collectives, and how forward-thinking ADs are prioritizing NIL dollars in order to ensure...
Nov 22, 2023
Jon Steinbrecher - Commissioner of
the Mid-American Conference - on the origins of MACtion in November
and why midweek football games do so much to drive exposure for the
schools in the MAC.
He and AJ discuss the benefits that come with that exposure, such as recruiting advantages for coaches and increased brand...
Nov 15, 2023
Mat and Justin Ishbia - Governor and Alternate
Governor of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury - on their philosophy for
succeeding on and off the court. Mat believes they're ready to
compete for an NBA championship with players like Kevin Durant,
Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker,
whom he calls the best player in the NBA.Nov 8, 2023
Rick George – Athletic Director at the University of Colorado – highlights the importance of geography in the decision to join the Big 12, and whether or not Coach Prime had a say in that decision. He highlights having access to key markets for "fundraising and fan-raising."
The advantages of a broad reach impact...
Nov 1, 2023
Jim Delany - Former Commissioner of the
Big Ten - debates NIL, realignment, and the future of college
sports. He and AJ discuss the factors that impact major decisions
at the collegiate level, and set a reminder to have another
conversation 5 years down the road.
Details:
1:55 - Life since retirement
3:45 - What makes...