The guys talk Halloween and their favorite candy (or lack thereof?) before outlining how brands and collectives (and one day schools?) can manage contracts with the looming almighty transfer portal. Braly brings up a topic that everybody loves and breaks down the ramifications of the election, specifically regarding NIL and college sports. Closing out with COVER X™, Daniel highlights the surge in NIL positions at non-football schools, Braly ponders Power 4/5 contract templates, and Mike once has alcohol on the brain: this time specifically a new bourbon for The Pengiun Collective. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on November 7, 2024.

In a week that saw Front Office Sports publish a deep dive on NIL Directors, the guys hopped on a call with Grayson Wagner, Director of NIL Strategy with Kansas Athletics (and former Opendorse team member), to discuss his role with the Jayhawks. Then on everyone's favorite segment COVER X™, Mike talks about Marquette's pledge-per-three campaign, Daniel abides with a UConn bowl game, and Braly breaks down an upcoming legal decision with potential impact on international student-athletes. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on October 31, 2024.

The Blitzers are back together again and focused on the Looming Question of the Week™: "How do Collectives, GMs, Coaches, and Schools determine how much is enough for an athlete’s NIL Compensation package?" (Make sure you take a look at the Budgets and Payments tool from Opendorse). Then an answer to the Shakespearean topic of "To Opt-In or Not To Opt-In?" That is definitely the question regarding the House Settlement and revenue sharing. Things wrap up with everyone's favorite segment...COVER X™ as Daniel talks about D'Amelio Huskies Collective's new partnership, Mike talks about tailgating/drinks + concessions (naturally), and Braly nerds out on some data (naturally). Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on October 24, 2024.

Braly and Mike are on the road this week at Providence's NIL Media Day and sit down for a roundtable discussion with Mike Higgins, Susan Wagner, and Jack Looney of the Friar Family Collective. Plus the guys reunite to drop into Cover X featuring seltzers, white-out helmets, and t-shirt deals. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on October 16, 2024.

More on Providence NIL Media Day...

• https://x.com/PCAthletics/status/1846699144758390992
• https://x.com/PCAthletics/status/1846694676436242808
• https://x.com/PCAthletics/status/1846655298766823644
• https://x.com/TheFriarEdge/status/1846628961855398099
• https://x.com/NCoitABC6/status/1846685232445223263

Friar Family Collective

• https://friarfamilynil.com
• https://friargear.com

Braly and Mike break down the House settlement pre-approval but decide to bring in an expert; Chris Schoemann, Founder and Principal at FirstTeam Sports Consulting, LLC. Schoemann brings more than 30 years of professional experience in collegiate athletics administration and consulting. He has worked as an outside consultant on NCAA compliance and infractions matters for both Opendorse as well as several universities across the country. Throughout his career, he has engaged with more than 175 different NCAA member institutions in a consulting capacity on matters dealing with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations. Plus a Cover X featuring the discussions surrounding a college football "super league" and the end of NLIs. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on October 10, 2024.

Braly lives out the Opendorse core value of "No Excuses, Just Results" by calling in following a tough week in Augusta in the wake of Hurricane Helene and shares his thoughts on the Washington Post article about Lexi Missimo. Daniel and Mike also share their thoughts on the future importance of NIL Collectives for Olympic Sports even with impending revenue sharing. Braly also channels his inner Beatle in his thoughts on the latest updates from North Carolina. Plus the guys share their Cover X from this week. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on October 3, 2024.

• Hurricane Helene: How to Help: Residents from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia can apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency at DisasterAssistance.gov

• American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html

• Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

• World Central Kitchen: https://donate.wck.org/give/499865/#!/donation/checkout

This past week, several student-athletes – most notably former starting UNLV quarterback, Matthew Sluka – opted into a redshirt year with the intent of entering the transfer portal. The Blitzers break down this latest trend and call in a true expert to handle the legal questions: Katie Hoffman, General Counsel at Opendorse. Plus the guys share their Cover X from this week. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on September 26, 2024.

Mike can't resist a low-hanging Dad Joke before Braly kicks off The Blitz by breaking down the latest NIL news in his adopted state of Georgia; a discussion about the latest "talent fee" being implemented at Tennessee and what that means for revenue sharing; and the guys share their Cover X from this week including Daniel's take on an NIL Collective's new kombucha. Hosted by Braly Keller, Daniel Pearson, and Mike Murakami. Recorded on September 19, 2024.