NIL Thread

[Walter]

Since he said nice things about the fans, the fans on here should stop bashing him.

 

[By George.]

This is true, but some of our most in the know posters seem pretty sure that something is (or at least was) going on.
They know lots more than I do, and I tend to trust their judgment.
Could they be wrong? Sure. But I'm thinking something is/was fishy.

No doubt it smells bad, and I have no doubt he’s not returning next year, but has anyone here talked to Hall directly? My advice: let the situation play out. Take it or leave it ‍*shrugs*

 

[tblack33]

I will stay under the impression that all of this is just PR and smoke until I see him set foot on a court in a Mason uniform. Happy for him to prove me wrong about this.

 

[Patriot8]

Donations are always the easiest way to help out. Also, please spread the word/encourage others to give. At some point, volunteers may be a benefit.

The website is:

https://patriotnationcollective.com/join

I think the number contributors to date is on the order of 50-100 people, or so, but that is old information. I'll try to get a more up-to-date number.

Money managed in a financially conservative/no capital loss and liquid manner so that it is available payout when needed. Currently, no need for more complicated, longer term investments, but, we are very young...

For comparison, UMass is at 382 members.

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[GMU79]

For comparison, UMass is at 382 members.

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What kind of money are we talking about here guys? I know folks say any amount helps. But realistically, would 25, 50, 100 help? Or are they looking for bigger bucks? I'm clueless.
But you guys already knew that!

 

[Patriot8]

What kind of money are we talking about here guys? I know folks say any amount helps. But realistically, would 25, 50, 100 help? Or are they looking for bigger bucks? I'm clueless.
But you guys already knew that!

Whatever makes sense for the individual. Many collectives (UMass for example) offer reoccurring monthly member levels of $10, $25, $50+, while ours doesn’t yet (Brian knows my feelings on this) there are single donation options of $25, $50 & $100, in addition to the $400 & $2500 levels.

 

[gmubrian]

What kind of money are we talking about here guys? I know folks say any amount helps. But realistically, would 25, 50, 100 help? Or are they looking for bigger bucks? I'm clueless.
But you guys already knew that!

Everything helps. @Patriot8 mentiined the levels. Hopefully custom and recurring levels will available at some point.

 

[GMUgemini]

UMass has to deal with football though so not a great comparison.

For comparison, UMass is at 382 members.

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[Patriot8]

UMass has to deal with football though so not a great comparison.

The Mass Collective is exclusive to basketball. It’s a fantastic comparison.

They have a separate collective for football.

 

[GMUgemini]

Everything helps. @Patriot8 mentiined the levels. Hopefully custom and recurring levels will available at some point.

Technically you can set up recurring payments at the app level so if people want to set it and forget it they should be able to do it before the website has that functionality. You might have to set up Venmo or Zelle or PayPal for it though, but I’m pretty sure any bank app will allow you to do it without third party apps.

 

[hoops10]

Found this on the Richmond message board.
Pretty obvious how this works. It's all about the dollars

Yesterday at 1:58 PM
The transfer portal is about to explode with activity. Please consider donating to the U of R NIL program to help us keep our best players and also recruit top talent from the portal. The website is www.spidersnil.com There is a button for one time contributions. None of the Money goes to U of R or the coaching staff. It all goes to support our players.

 

[Falco]

could a percent of ticket sales be used for the collective? That would make the most sense to me.

 

[Patriot8]

could a percent of ticket sales be used for the collective? That would make the most sense to me.

Don’t believe the school can directly fund the collective.

 

[Old Ram]

Don’t believe the school can directly fund the collective.

Correct.

 

[Falco]

Don’t believe the school can directly fund the collective.

I love Mason basketball, but I'm going broke supporting this team – ESPN+, tickets, Gold Room donation, and now a collective donation.

 

[Patriot8]

I love Mason basketball, but I'm going broke supporting this team – ESPN+, tickets, Gold Room donation, and now a collective donation.

I do not advise going broke.

 

[gmubrian]

I do not advise going broke.

I wish you had provided this advice to me sooner...

 

[jessej]

I love Mason basketball, but I'm going broke supporting this team – ESPN+, tickets, Gold Room donation, and now a collective donation.

‘My gripe is with the system’: Why some fans are resisting giving money to NIL collectives

Fans worry they'll increasingly be asked for more money in name, image and likeness era.

theathletic.com

 

[GMU79]

‘My gripe is with the system’: Why some fans are resisting giving money to NIL collectives

Fans worry they'll increasingly be asked for more money in name, image and likeness era.

theathletic.com

Pay block for article, but yep. Fans, Pay for this, Pay for that Pay Pay pay.

 

[Falco]

Maybe I just need to get into a niche Mason sport where NIL isn’t a factor. How’s the wrestling program? Are they good? Has NIL infiltrated wrestling yet?