MatchPoint Connection will be the official administrator for Bayou Traditions, which raises funds to provide name, image and likeness endorsements for LSU athletes, the organizations announced today. — Read on http://www.225batonrouge.com/our-city/matchpoint-connection-joined-forces-lsus-nil-collective
LSU Sports: Tigers announce new “Bayou Traditions” NIL collective
“Bayou Traditions is a new way LSU fans can support the success of our championship athletic programs and our elite student-athletes in the NIL era,” athletic director Scott Woodward said in a release. “Bayou Traditions” will give fans a chance to contribute monthly and one-time donations. It also becomes the presenting sponsor of LSU Gold, …
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Brian Kelly doesn’t expect NCAA action on NIL, points to conferences getting more involved
NIL remains one of college football’s hottest topics. During the bowl season, multiple college football coaches made allegations of NIL-related tampering with the transfer portal. NIL deals also factor heavily into many recruiting decisions, despite pay-for-play concerns. On Sunday, LSU coach Brian Kelly was asked to weigh in on NIL issues. Kelly doesn’t expect to …
McKernan says law firm spent $750,000 to $1M on LSU football NIL this season
In the new, controversial, and exploding world of NIL, there’s been one businessman that’s clearly been the leader when it comes to LSU football - Gordon McKernan. The Baton Rouge-based attorney is perhaps as well-known across the state of Louisiana as head coach Brian Kelly himself, thanks largely to an aggressive and relentless marketing campaign. Billboards, …
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LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier Adds Unique NIL Deal
The redshirt freshman signal-caller inked a deal with Cheez-It as announced on Tuesday. Nussmeier will stay in the hotel room labeled “Cheez-It Heaven” leading up to the bowl game next week along with other opportunities with the brand. — Read on http://www.si.com/college/lsu/.amp/football/lsu-qb-garrett-nussmeier-adds-unique-nil-deal
LSU commit Shelton Sampson Jr. signs with Gordon McKernan
Shelton Sampson Jr. has inked his most notable NIL deal to date. The LSU commit and five-star wide receiver in the 2023 class has signed with Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys. The well-known NIL name around Baton Rouge has signed the hometown prospect. It’s a match perfectly made for both parties and marks the start of …
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LSU’s BJ Ojulari joins Gordon McKernan’s growing NIL roster
BJ Ojulari has signed yet another impressive NIL deal. Exactly a week after he signed his first car deal, the LSU defensive end has become the latest Tiger to ink an endorsement contract with Gorodn McKernan Injury Attorneys. The Baton Rouge-based firm has quickly become one of the biggest name in the LSU market, sweeping …
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LSU Tigers QB Jayden Daniels signs his first NIL deal with Gordon McKernan
Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan has scored big after securing a Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deal with Tigers Football quarterback Jayden Daniels, making McKernan Daniels’ first NIL partnership. With three seasons of starting experience under his belt, Daniels has quickly proved himself a valuable addition to Coach Brian Kelly’s offense. On November 5, the …
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LSU’s Josh Williams signs NIL deal with Gordon McKernan
Gordon McKernan has signed his second LSU athlete in as many days following. The Baton Rouge-based injury law firm has inked running back Josh Williams to an NIL deal, On3 has confirmed. The endorsement deal comes on the heels of LSU’s upset of Alabama on Saturday night. The attorney has growing into a well-known name …
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LSU QB Jayden Daniels Signs Unique NIL Deal
The Tigers' QB1 has partnered with The Athletic Collection, joins a few other LSU stars to sign with the brand — Read on http://www.si.com/college/lsu/.amp/football/lsu-qb-jayden-daniels-signs-unique-nil-deal
John Emery signs NIL deal with Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys
This past weekend, Emery was part of a group of LSU football players that took over a Baton Rouge Raising Cane’s as part of a NIL deal. On Monday, he was officially announced as the latest Tiger star to sign a NIL agreement with Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys. — Read on http://www.on3.com/nil/news/lsu-rb-john-emery-latest-to-ink-nil-deal-with-gordon-mckernan-injury-attorneys/
Kayshon Boutte No. 10 college player in NIL value
We’re entering a different world in college football. Like professional athletes, amateur ones can now profit off their name, image and likeness without facing ineligibility from the NCAA. — Read on lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2022/08/27/lsu-football-kayshon-boutte-nil-valuation-on3/
Notable partnerships from LSU’s first year of NIL
LSU has creatively concocted a handful of marketing monikers for itself over the past few years. DBU. WRU. NFLSU. — Read on http://www.225batonrouge.com/our-city/notable-partnerships-lsus-first-year-nil
LSU DL Maason Smith Inks First Major NIL Deal
The monster defensive lineman is set to take the 2022 season by storm, put the country on notice — Read on http://www.si.com/college/lsu/
LSU commit Jaxon Howard signs Team IFA for NIL representation
The recent LSU commit has signed Team IFA for NIL representation, he announced Tuesday on Twitter. A four-star defensive end, the decision to sign IFA as his agent is not a surprise. Howard is from Minneapolis, Minn., which is where Team IFA is based. — Read on http://www.on3.com/nil/news/jaxon-howard-lsu-football-tigers-commit-team-ifa-nil-agent-representation/
Gordon McKernan Signs NIL Deal with LSU Tigers Football Offensive Lineman Emery Jones
Louisiana personal injury attorney Gordon McKernan has signed a Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deal with Emery Jones, a Baton Rouge native and freshman offensive lineman for the Tigers Football team — Read on http://www.einnews.com/amp/pr_news/587339074/gordon-mckernan-signs-nil-deal-with-lsu-tigers-football-offensive-lineman-emery-jones
Hooters announces NIL deals with LSU Offensive Linemen
Hooters has announced new NIL deals with several LSU football players. — Read on http://www.wafb.com/2022/08/22/hooters-announces-nil-deals-with-lsu-offensive-linemen/
Two More Tigers Ink Major NIL Deals
LSU at the forefront of the NIL movement, players continue maximizing their partnerships — Read on http://www.si.com/college/lsu/.amp/football/two-more-tigers-ink-major-nil-deals
LSU Football: Harold Perkins makes first NIL deal
True freshman LSU linebacker Harold Perkins announced recently that he has signed an NIL deal with getGordon. GetGordon is a law firm that specializes in personal injury suits in Louisiana. — Read on lsutigerswire.usatoday.com/2022/08/18/lsu-football-harold-perkins-nil-deal/
LSU players, schools, boosters adjusting to new NIL reality – and opportunity
LSU is among the most progressive of many schools that are getting more involved with helping their athletes manage and maximize the opportunities for name, image and likeness endorsement deals. Jacobs, a former tennis player at Auburn, was promoted last month from her compliance staff position to assistant athletic director of NIL and strategic initiatives. …
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Myles Brennan reportedly gets to keep NIL deals
What’s the next chapter for Brennan? Frankly, only he knows. With that said, the former quarterback will have a little bit of a leg up in whatever he does…thanks to his existing NIL deals. — Read on http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/lsu-football/myles-brennan-reportedly-gets-to-keep-nil-deals/amp/
Why Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher are at heart of Louisiana NIL debate
Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, state representatives in Louisiana gathered to vote on an amendment to the Name, Image and Likeness bill they passed nearly a year ago. — Read on Why Nick Saban, Jimbo Fisher are at heart of Louisiana NIL debate
Brian Kelly slams NCAA, calls for SEC to set new NIL standard
Brian Kelly is not alone in his belief that the rules surrounding NIL have to change. A report surfaced Thursday evening that college leaders were set to propose that the NCAA enforce new guidelines regarding name, image and likeness, and the LSU football coach is one of many in agreement. — Read on Brian Kelly …
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LSU football coach Brian Kelly calls current NIL model ‘not sustainable’
The name, image and likeness conversation has gotten louder over the course of the current offseason. Heading into the 2022 regular season this coming fall, more players are taking advantage of the new rules by getting paid via sponsorship deals or even leveraging those types of the things to aid their recruitment process out of …
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SEC commissioner Greg Sankey releases statement following NIL discussion on Capitol Hill
Many people across the college football landscape have been pleading for reform and some kind of regulation of NIL recently. Well on Thursday afternoon, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey made his way to Capitol Hill to meet with a number of U.S. Senators to see if Congress could step in and assist with federal legislation on …
Brian Kelly weighs in on NIL, discusses sustainability of ‘mega deals’
Kelly, speaking during a visit to Shreveport, Louisiana, addressed NIL and what’s happening around the game. He pointed to the “mega deals” and said those aren’t sustainable. Instead, he said schools and programs should be putting their resources toward “short money” to help their players reach their goals of “big money” in the NFL. — …
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Gordon McKernan and Kayshon Boutte Extend NIL Partnership
Boutte signed on with McKernan at the beginning of the year. Since then, the powerhouse attorney and LSU Football superstar have partnered for some exciting projects. From filming a Super Bowl commercial to throwing an autograph signing, McKernan and Boutte have shown that there are no limits to their unique partnership. — Read on Gordon …
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