Sooner News Daily | Friday (7.2.2021)
Posted on: July 2, 2021
Football
Some college football players have revealed their own trademarks this week, now that they can monetize their name, image and likeness:
◻️ Spencer Rattler
◻️ D’Eriq King
◻️ Kendall Milton
◻️ Graham MertzWhich one is your favorite? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/V8XYvOfilo
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 1, 2021
"Ideally, (Reggie) Bush gets back the Heisman Trophy that he won fair and square."
"It doesn’t matter what the NCAA does in this case. But the Heisman Trust can solve the problem easily."
✍️ @Andy_Staples https://t.co/fIkUepqGh0
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 1, 2021
Legitimized boosterism? In the NIL era, it will be more difficult than ever to police under-the-table transactions in college football. But why even try? @Andy_Staples explains in this week's Dear Andy mailbag.https://t.co/PP7rMvmKTk pic.twitter.com/w1XeNRwzbm
— The Athletic CFB (@TheAthleticCFB) July 1, 2021
If you still think NIL will only help the elite programs and athletes, look no further than some of the first deals struck on July 1, @ByPatForde writes https://t.co/Cwy5E7qJkW
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 1, 2021
It's go time for college athletes now that the NCAA has cleared the way for NIL compensation. How much money will flow?
by @ericolson64
https://t.co/7ja441oUem— AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) July 1, 2021
Other OU Sports & News
OU announces partnership with @INFLCR to assist with NIL monitoring, education and media support.https://t.co/NzgGnsb62f | #ForgeYourFuture pic.twitter.com/7NXmsCAWYb
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) July 1, 2021
Become a household name.https://t.co/NBVDFpPDxq | #ForgeYourFuture pic.twitter.com/gJlxOoccRj
— Oklahoma Sooners (@OU_Athletics) July 1, 2021
Overshadowed for much of the season by a part-time role and Oklahoma’s constellation of stars, Mackenzie Donihoo made herself a star in the World Series.@OU_Softball x @kkenzienncole https://t.co/ELy1y8aYXn
— D1Softball (@D1Softball) July 1, 2021
