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Ohio State Athletics Director Ross Bjork addresses NIL strategy for student

Athletics Director Ross Bjork is speaking about how Ohio State is now allowed to directly compensate student-athlete through revenue shares. Author: 10tv.com Published: 12:55 PM EDT June 12, 2025 Updated: 12:55 PM EDT June 12, 2025 4

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Athletics Director Ross Bjork is speaking about how Ohio State is now allowed to directly compensate student-athlete through revenue shares.

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Previewing top teams this high school football season

Deloitte predicts that women’s sports will make over $2 billion in 2025, and only continues to grow, as universities across the country reconsider how their money will go towards men’s and women’s programs. Host Brad Pushkar is joined by Betsy Ross as they discuss the impact of how women’s sports are growing, how the NIL […]

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Deloitte predicts that women’s sports will make over $2 billion in 2025, and only continues to grow, as universities across the country reconsider how their money will go towards men’s and women’s programs.

Host Brad Pushkar is joined by Betsy Ross as they discuss the impact of how women’s sports are growing, how the NIL settlement relates to Title IX, and what this means for both the short term impacts on college sports, and the long term future of athletes across the country.

19 On The Clock is a podcast produced by FOX19 NOW in Cincinnati, featuring High School & College teams across Cincinnati and the Tri-State as discussed by hosts Brad Pushkar and Jackson McCarty.

Find Brad on X @BradPushkar

Find Jackson on X @FOX19Jackson



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2025 Wooden Award Odds: Braden Smith Favored; Dybantsa Fourth

While we are still a few months away from the start of college basketball season, it’s never too early to talk about the game’s stars. The Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men’s college basketball player. Duke’s Cooper Flagg won the honor this past season, but now that he has […]

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While we are still a few months away from the start of college basketball season, it’s never too early to talk about the game’s stars.

The Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men’s college basketball player.

Duke’s Cooper Flagg won the honor this past season, but now that he has taken his talents to the NBA, who’s next?

The betting odds usually help identify the early contenders.

Let’s check out the early odds via DraftKings Sportsbook as of July 3.

2025-26 John Wooden Award odds

Braden Smith, Purdue +500 (bet $10 to win $60 total) 
JT Toppin, Texas Tech +750 (bet $10 to win $85 total)
Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total)
AJ Dybantsa, BYU: +1200 (bet $10 to win $130 total)
Trey Kaufman-Renn, Purdue: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total)
Darryn Peterson, Kansas: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Darrion Williams, NC State: +2000 (bet $10 to win $210 total)
Solo Ball, UConn: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Otega Oweh, Kentucky: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
Donovan Dent, UCLA: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)

The 2025-26 college basketball season is set to kick off in early November.

Leading the odds is Purdue’s Braden Smith at +500, followed closely by Texas Tech’s JT Toppin at +750.

Smith, entering his fourth season as a Boilermaker, had his best season in 2024.

The Big Ten Player of the Year compiled 567 points, 313 assists, 162 rebounds and 78 steals in his last season, becoming the only player in NCAA history to record at least 500 points, 300 assists, 150 rebounds and 75 steals in a single season. 

Smith was a finalist for both the Wooden Award and the Naismith Trophy in 2024.

Behind him is Toppin, the 2024 Big 12 Player of the Year. Toppin led the Red Raiders with averages of 18.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 19 double-doubles last season. The 6-foot-9 forward also helped lead Texas Tech to the Elite Eight.

In terms of fabulous freshman on the list, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa (+1200) and Kansas’ Darryn Peterson (+2000) are among the top-ranked NBA prospects heading to the college ranks. Both are favored to potentially be next year’s No. 1 pick. 

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Mark Ingram shreds FSU’s reported rev-share contract terms: ‘Players aren’t going to go there’

As college athletics enters the revenue sharing era, some schools are testing athletes and agents with contracts that include eye-catching conditions. Last week, CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer reported that Florida State is making noise in college football circles for including unusual clauses in its contracts with athletes. “One clause, which CBS Sports has seen a […]

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As college athletics enters the revenue sharing era, some schools are testing athletes and agents with contracts that include eye-catching conditions. Last week, CBS Sports’ Chris Hummer reported that Florida State is making noise in college football circles for including unusual clauses in its contracts with athletes.

“One clause, which CBS Sports has seen a copy of, allows the team to extend a player at the end of their contract unilaterally without having to negotiate with the player,” Hummer wrote. “Another section on team rules — common in most NIL or rev share deals — includes a maximum $2,500 fine on the first offense if a player loses team equipment such as a pair of cleats. The max fine for using a controlled substance for the first time is $1,000.

“There’s another clause about things that would constitute a breach of contract. Among them is ‘illness or injury which is serious enough to affect the value of rights granted to the school.’ The way it’s written allows Florida State to renegotiate or even cancel a player’s contract at its discretion after any sort of injury — among other potential liquidated damages provisions included as part of the contract — including those that happen on the football field.”

Florida State is including these clauses to protect itself from any unforeseen threats in the revenue sharing era. After all, plenty of loopholes and unexpected issues related to NIL emerged during the past few years.

Alas, some people believe that Florida State’s attempt to get ahead of any future issues might hurt the program’s chances to land highly-touted prospects. On a recent episode of The Triple Option podcast, former NFL running back Mark Ingram questioned Florida State’s reported contracts.

“Players aren’t going to go there,” Ingram said. “For one, this contract gives Florida State way too much control over your future and your money. It exposes you to risk, injury, discipline, loss of leverage, all that. So if you’re a top player and you got Florida State on your visit, and they give you this, I’m sure there’s another university that’s going to give you better conditions and treat you like a partner and not an asset.

“If it’s me, I’m asking, ‘I need some time. Give me a copy of that. I need to review this.’ Then, when I see what’s actually happening in this contract, I’m coming back with some more player-friendly clauses in the deal… If you’re not willing to negotiate, institute the player-friendly clauses that I’m requesting, then I’m probably gonna leave and go to another school.”

After posting a 2-10 record last season, Florida State can’t afford any more setbacks. The Seminoles will kick off their 2025 campaign with a showdown against Alabama at 3:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 30.



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Fake sponsors for South Carolina football? These ChatGPT creations are hilarious

In the new era of college football, there are numerous sponsorships that go hand in hand with the game now. There are stadium names, NIL deals, and even coach-branded beverages. So, we decided to ask ChatGPT for its expertise in coming up with several completely fictional, and totally unserious, corporate sponsors for the South Carolina […]

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In the new era of college football, there are numerous sponsorships that go hand in hand with the game now. There are stadium names, NIL deals, and even coach-branded beverages. So, we decided to ask ChatGPT for its expertise in coming up with several completely fictional, and totally unserious, corporate sponsors for the South Carolina Gamecocks, for fun. And let’s be clear, these are fake and meant purely for laughs, straight from the AI’s brain, not a Gamecock marketing plan. No actual businesses were harmed in the making of this list.

So, let’s have some fun! Here we go!

1. LaNorris Sellers Real Estate
“He doesn’t just own the pocket — he owns Columbia.”

2. Cocky’s Chicken Emporium
“We don’t eat our mascot… we honor him, deliciously.”

3. Nyck Harbor Freight Tools
“Speed, strength, and savings — all under one roof.”

4. Shane Beamer’s Family BBQ Sauce
“Guaranteed to stick longer than a Georgia corner.”

5. SECured Lock Services
“We don’t just play defense. We are defense.”

6. Beamer Ball Batteries
“Powering fourth downs and fake punts since 2021.”

7. Columbia Traffic Solutions™
“We still can’t fix Bluff Road, but we believe in miracles.”

8. Dabo’s Denial Hotline
“Call now. The first excuse is free.”

9. Sandstorm Energy Drink
“Warning: May cause spontaneous towel-waving.”

10. Dabo’s Denial Hotline
“Call now. The first excuse is free.”

If we have learned anything from the NIL era of college football, branding knows no bounds. But until we see “Williams-Brice Stadium presented by Bojangles’ BoBerry Biscuits,” let’s just enjoy the chaos.



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Georgia Bulldogs News

A lot of the news surrounding Georgia football on Wednesday involved their SEC rival Alabama. But there was some good news that UGA received on Wednesday as well with one of their top targets, so let’s begin with that news because the Bulldogs are now just one day away from landing their next commit. Georgia […]

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A lot of the news surrounding Georgia football on Wednesday involved their SEC rival Alabama. But there was some good news that UGA received on Wednesday as well with one of their top targets, so let’s begin with that news because the Bulldogs are now just one day away from landing their next commit.

Georgia predicted to land 4-star TE

Georgia’s 2026 recruiting class has now exploded to 26 total commits after the month of June that saw them earn 16 commitments. The fact that UGA has 26 commits already means that the Bulldogs probably won’t be adding that many more players to their class.

But Georgia fans can expect to land a few players throughout the next couple months, especially in July where it wouldn’t be surprising to see them earn commitments from about five recruits. One of Georgia’s top targets left on their board is four-star tight end Brayden Fogle who is scheduled to announce his commitment on July 4.

Fogle will be deciding between Georgia, LSU and Penn State on July 4, but it appears UGA is the current leader to win this recruitment as Fogle was officially predicted by multiple recruiting experts on Wednesday to commit to Georgia.

Alabama beats Georgia for another 5-star recruit

Georgia and Alabama are familiar foes on the recruiting trail who do battle for many of the top recruits in the country every year. This is the case once again in the 2026 recruiting cycle, and while Georgia currently has the better overall class, the Tide have beaten UGA for a few elite recruits recently.

The latest example is when five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan chose to commit to Alabama over Georgia, Florida and Colorado. This marks the second five-star recruit Georgia has lost to Alabama over the past week which is a trend every UGA fan will want to see end as soon as possible.

Rivals gives Kirby Smart an unwarranted shoutout

Speaking of Alabama, the Tide earned another recent commitment from three-star wide receiver Owen Cabell. Georgia did not target Cabell, but the Bulldogs and Kirby Smart were still mentioned when Cabell announced his commitment to Alabama a couple of days ago.

Rivals posted an announcement for this commitment to social media, and in that post Cabell was pictured wearing a “Kirby Smart Football Camp” shirt. This was not done intentionally by Rivals, but it was hilarious moment for Georgia fans as this post somewhat ruined the excitment for Alabama fans after earning this commitment.

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Maine authors write kid’s book about a different use of N.I.L.

WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) – Name, image and likeness have been in the headlines in recent years allowing college and high school to be paid. Some have used it as a platform for their passions. “If you are passionate about something like curing cancer and you want to let people know and you want the world […]

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WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) – Name, image and likeness have been in the headlines in recent years allowing college and high school to be paid. Some have used it as a platform for their passions.

“If you are passionate about something like curing cancer and you want to let people know and you want the world to know, we can go out and tell that story,” answered Founder and C.E.O. of Pliable Marketing Greg Glynn.

Pliable is an N.I.L. company allowing college and high school athletes from the around the country to brand themselves and tell their story.

Two of Greg’s athletes, Hannah Dukeman and Emma Eubank, softball players out of Indiana wanted to use N.I.L. for something else other than money.

“They had told me they wanted to cure childhood cancer,” recalled Greg. “They had raised over four thousand and five hundred dollars because they had created cleats that we put together that said #CureCancer.”

That’s where ‘The Magic Cleats’ came along. A children’s book Greg, along with his daughter Kelsey wrote about the story.

But also in the pages you can find spotlights on other female athletes branding themselves through N.I.L.

“I love seeing all the girls like Maddie Niles, Emma Eubank and Logan Hale and I love seeing them being able to help their communities too and what their passionate about,” said Kelsey.

Greg says it can be a book to inspire younger girls to see firsthand what’s possible. But don’t let the pictures fool you, it’s not just for kids.

“I think parents as well, I know the target audience is children but it’s a reminder to parents that enable your kids to do what they want to do,” commented Greg.

It’s stars like Mia Hamm from back in the day and now Caitlin Clark that have helped prop up the respect, coverage and recognition of women athletes and while Greg says the growth has been impressive, there’s still plenty of room to grow.

“We’re trying to go out there and help women realize that they can do amazing things,” said Greg. “This is not just about making all kinds of money, this is about building your brand and making sure that you are doing the things that you’re passionate about for you and what you want to do in your career and that’s going to lead to your success long-term. I know what’s coming for women’s sports and I know the passion that these women have. They are the underdog story and this story is far from over.”

If you want to check out the book for yourself, head on down to Oliver & Friends Bookshop in Waterville, through a quick Amazon search or head to the Pliable Marketing website here.

There will also be a book signing on August 2nd at Oliver & Friends.



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