Cam Newton sends message to college athletes amid massive changes in NIL era

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Cam Newton or Johnny Manziel weren’t able to take advantage of NIL when they were still playing. Now far removed from their own playing days, the two former college football superstars took the opportunity to remind today’s players to be grateful and ready for everything that comes with the new influx of dollars throughout the game.

Newton sat down with Manziel on an episode of “Glory Daze” last week. That discussion covered several topics about their respective careers, as well as the modern-day impact of name, image, and likeness. With that, Newton delivered a serious message to today’s current college athletes about appreciating the era they’re playing in.


“I just hope, and this message goes to any collegiate athlete, male or female. You’re reaping the benefits today that, once upon a time, somebody was suspended for and they lost their whole eligibility,” Newton said. “Having five-touchdown games, six-touchdown games and going back to your dorm and, like, begging for a pizza, or begging just – bro, like. Taking all the Gatorades and the Powerades (from the facility), just stashing them...........
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I think Manziel kinda made a workaround in this. But it’s insane if you think about how much they coulda made. Like actual athletes. NIL, to me was only supposed to be promo things for use of name, image and likeness. So like 2 and Manziel on a shirt and he gets the kickbacks. Not 3 million to come play for our team.
Its ruined the sport. Took all the fun out of it.
 
I agree, when they said “pay players,” I thought they meant a couple of thousand on top of their scholarships and stipends. NIL has turned college sports ugly and is ruining the only advantage it had over the NFL.