Heck, I decided to google NIL with TAMU.......this is what I found........this is no way evaluates what they do or who is involved......
First, Eagle Article
https://theeagle.com/sports/college...cle_5bb00c16-1798-11ee-9ca1-9b24ed2fbc06.html
In total, Aggie athletes pocketed $8,547,477.96 in NIL compensation from Aug. 1, 2022 to June 11, 2023, according to university-tracked information obtained by The Eagle through an open records request. Aggie athletes made $4,173,656.82 in the first year of legalized NIL compensation, according to a separate open records request filed with the university that contained a date range from June 1, 2021 to Aug. 1, 2023.
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TAMU Athletics create a program to help the athletes with NIL called Amplify but shut down their effort to control and funnel funds through the 12th man.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Athletics is enhancing its commitment to its student-athletes with the creation of "AMPLIFY", an innovative and comprehensive Name, Image and Likeness program designed to equip Aggie student-athletes with tools and training to maximize their brand and platform.
"As we enter a new era in college sports, Texas A&M has the grand ability to be a leader in the name, image, and likeness space so that we can support our student-athletes at the highest level," Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork said. "Our new AMPLIFY platform provides Aggie athletes with the right tools and resources so that they are educated, well-informed and can capitalize to their full potential. Our job is to put our student-athletes in the best position for success on and off the fields of play, and AMPLIFY helps them reach their goals."
College Station NIL Club
https://www.collegestationnilclub.com/
The CSNC is an athlete-led fan community that benefits Texas A&M student-athletes. Through the College Station NIL Club, athletes provide fans with digital content and online experiences throughout the year. The CSNC generates revenue through fans subscribing to the club. A monthly commitment of any amount allows fans to join the NIL Club and access CSNC-exclusive chat rooms, message boards, and content.
Current Texas A&M student-athletes promote the CSNC and create an exciting online experience through engaging with fans and creating exclusive content for club members. Student-athletes have teamed up with YOKE, a complete membership platform that provides business tools for athletes to launch a paywalled community, to ensure the digital experiences are executed properly. All student-athletes are invited to participate in the club and proceeds are split equally amongst the actively participating athletes at the end of each month.
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The 'Fund', a collective organized to provide NIL money operated under the radar intentionally as they saw no need to be in the publics eye under state law. Article said the first year was likely in the single million dollar digits. They are/were a LLC. No web site and one article says this fund rebranded as United.
A&M announces collaboration with Texas Aggies United.......
https://12thman.com/news/2023/9/18/...es-official-nil-partner-of-texas-am-athletics
"We are excited to welcome Texas Aggies United as the first Name, Image and Likeness partner to become an exclusive and official partner with Texas A&M Athletics," Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork said. "As we continue to create more and more opportunities for all Aggie student-athletes and the Name, Image, and Likeness ecosystem continues to evolve and grow, this collaboration will allow Texas Aggies United to be strategically aligned with Texas A&M Athletics.
"Most importantly Texas Aggies United will be a main gateway to provide even more support for our student-athletes through branding and Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. We are fired up to welcome Texas Aggies United as the official NIL entity of Texas A&M Athletics, and we encourage everyone to join Texas Aggies United today!"
Texas Aggies United operates independently from Texas A&M University but will work directly with Texas A&M student-athletes as well as Texas A&M Sports Properties for collaborative and innovative NIL opportunities.
As part of the agreement, Texas Aggies United will have the ability to use University marks and logos with student-athletes and their NIL activities. As an official partner, Texas Aggies United will now be able to promote its efforts in-venue at Texas A&M Athletics events, as well as during Texas A&M radio broadcasts and social media channels.
"We are excited to work with Texas Aggies United as an Official Partner of Texas A&M Athletics," General Manager of Texas A&M Sports Properties Erik Book said. "This partnership will help elevate the great work that Texas Aggies United has already done by utilizing official University branding and a mix of marketing elements across all sports to help provide future opportunities for Texas A&M student-athletes."
For more information about NIL opportunities at Texas A&M, visit 12thMan.com/amplify. For details about Texas Aggies United, visit TexasAggiesUnited.com.
Couple of sites say there is over 30 million available for NIL.........only the shadow knows.......
First, Eagle Article
https://theeagle.com/sports/college...cle_5bb00c16-1798-11ee-9ca1-9b24ed2fbc06.html
In total, Aggie athletes pocketed $8,547,477.96 in NIL compensation from Aug. 1, 2022 to June 11, 2023, according to university-tracked information obtained by The Eagle through an open records request. Aggie athletes made $4,173,656.82 in the first year of legalized NIL compensation, according to a separate open records request filed with the university that contained a date range from June 1, 2021 to Aug. 1, 2023.
Next......
TAMU Athletics create a program to help the athletes with NIL called Amplify but shut down their effort to control and funnel funds through the 12th man.
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Athletics is enhancing its commitment to its student-athletes with the creation of "AMPLIFY", an innovative and comprehensive Name, Image and Likeness program designed to equip Aggie student-athletes with tools and training to maximize their brand and platform.
"As we enter a new era in college sports, Texas A&M has the grand ability to be a leader in the name, image, and likeness space so that we can support our student-athletes at the highest level," Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork said. "Our new AMPLIFY platform provides Aggie athletes with the right tools and resources so that they are educated, well-informed and can capitalize to their full potential. Our job is to put our student-athletes in the best position for success on and off the fields of play, and AMPLIFY helps them reach their goals."
College Station NIL Club
https://www.collegestationnilclub.com/
The CSNC is an athlete-led fan community that benefits Texas A&M student-athletes. Through the College Station NIL Club, athletes provide fans with digital content and online experiences throughout the year. The CSNC generates revenue through fans subscribing to the club. A monthly commitment of any amount allows fans to join the NIL Club and access CSNC-exclusive chat rooms, message boards, and content.
Current Texas A&M student-athletes promote the CSNC and create an exciting online experience through engaging with fans and creating exclusive content for club members. Student-athletes have teamed up with YOKE, a complete membership platform that provides business tools for athletes to launch a paywalled community, to ensure the digital experiences are executed properly. All student-athletes are invited to participate in the club and proceeds are split equally amongst the actively participating athletes at the end of each month.
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The 'Fund', a collective organized to provide NIL money operated under the radar intentionally as they saw no need to be in the publics eye under state law. Article said the first year was likely in the single million dollar digits. They are/were a LLC. No web site and one article says this fund rebranded as United.
A&M announces collaboration with Texas Aggies United.......
https://12thman.com/news/2023/9/18/...es-official-nil-partner-of-texas-am-athletics
"We are excited to welcome Texas Aggies United as the first Name, Image and Likeness partner to become an exclusive and official partner with Texas A&M Athletics," Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork said. "As we continue to create more and more opportunities for all Aggie student-athletes and the Name, Image, and Likeness ecosystem continues to evolve and grow, this collaboration will allow Texas Aggies United to be strategically aligned with Texas A&M Athletics.
"Most importantly Texas Aggies United will be a main gateway to provide even more support for our student-athletes through branding and Name, Image and Likeness opportunities. We are fired up to welcome Texas Aggies United as the official NIL entity of Texas A&M Athletics, and we encourage everyone to join Texas Aggies United today!"
Texas Aggies United operates independently from Texas A&M University but will work directly with Texas A&M student-athletes as well as Texas A&M Sports Properties for collaborative and innovative NIL opportunities.
As part of the agreement, Texas Aggies United will have the ability to use University marks and logos with student-athletes and their NIL activities. As an official partner, Texas Aggies United will now be able to promote its efforts in-venue at Texas A&M Athletics events, as well as during Texas A&M radio broadcasts and social media channels.
"We are excited to work with Texas Aggies United as an Official Partner of Texas A&M Athletics," General Manager of Texas A&M Sports Properties Erik Book said. "This partnership will help elevate the great work that Texas Aggies United has already done by utilizing official University branding and a mix of marketing elements across all sports to help provide future opportunities for Texas A&M student-athletes."
For more information about NIL opportunities at Texas A&M, visit 12thMan.com/amplify. For details about Texas Aggies United, visit TexasAggiesUnited.com.
Couple of sites say there is over 30 million available for NIL.........only the shadow knows.......
