Blake Lawrence

TIME has named Opendorse one of the 100 most influential companies in the world. The honor is proof that athlete empowerment is center stage at all levels of sports — and the NIL industry has representation on the global level. These 5 tweets explain what we do:

A common misconception about the NIL spending limit for colleges... Is each school’s spending cap based on its own athletic department revenue? This is covered in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Now 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

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Schools who want to pay athletes directly must follow new limits on the size of their roster... When do schools have to finalize their rosters to meet these limits? I walk through this in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Currently 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

5 most followed athletes at Vanderbilt ⬇️

Paying athletes directly is optional for schools, not mandatory. When do schools have to decide whether to opt in, and can they change their mind later? I break this down in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

The changes to college athlete pay came through a legal settlement, not a permanent law. How long will the House Settlement stay in effect, and is it final? This is explained in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Get 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

College sports now operates under court-approved rules, but Congress still may have a say. Will federal legislation reshape how the House Settlement is enforced? The full explanation is in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Now 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

Steph Curry cost Nike $14 Billion. Here’s the story ⬇️

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David Protein’s low-calorie, zero-sugar bar lauded as “too good to be true” by wellness influencers and beloved by “finance bros” on Wall Street might not be as healthy as they thought bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Transferring schools may have its perks, especially with NIL. 💰🫰 Here's an estimate of average NIL earnings increasing for transfer portal players. Data per @opendorse

Now that DI schools can pay athletes directly... Will the $20.5M cap widen the competitive gap between Power Conferences and others? This is covered in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Now 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

One game can transform players in the NCAA tournament into viral sensations. Sponsors have to move quickly to capitalize bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Enforcement responsibility under the new system is still taking shape. What happens if a student-athlete doesn’t report their NIL deal in NIL Go or breaks other rules? I walk through this in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Currently 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

Helping athletes land real brand deals is becoming a competitive advantage for schools. What counts as a “third party” for NIL Go reporting, and can schools help facilitate deals? I break this down in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

CAPS introduces a level of data visibility that matters most to administrators. What’s included in an athlete’s CAPS profile, and who can see the data? This is explained in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Get 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

How schools structure pay for international athletes can carry serious immigration consequences. What is the difference between employment and licensing for international athletes? Full explanation in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Now 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…

Bryce Underwood is one of the biggest names in football, but some other Michigan athletes are more popular on social… Top 5 most-followed Wolverines ⬇️

Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak @CUBoulderCMDI Sports Media Summit about the state of college sports alongside @blake_lawrence, @caseydschwab, @CUBuffsMBB HC Tad Boyle & @davebriggstv. It was a great conversation on the bold leadership needed for college sports 2.0.

Incoming transfers can create unexpected risk for schools. What steps must a new school take to avoid violating a prior NIL contract? This is covered in my book NIL 101: The House Settlement Now 40% off blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHou…