Gasso on NIL

[Rick M]

Interesting piece about OU coach Patty Gasso discussing the NCAA’s new Name Image Likeness policy:

https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma...for-oklahoma-still-missing-the-little-things

This may have come up already in regards to football and basketball players, but it’s the first time I’ve seen a softball coach stating publicly that endorsement opportunities may be creating a distraction for her team.

This is probably unique to the big-name programs, but it has the potential to seep down into any level player who achieves local notoriety and is offered money to make an appearance.

Personally, I’m glad that NCAA athletes are being allowed to capitalize on their athletic achievements, particularly for softball players for whom college is the pinnacle of their sport. I find Gasso’s assertion that pursuing these opportunities could distract players to be dubious, at best.

Thoughts?


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[_MIA_]

Interesting piece about OU coach Patty Gasso discussing the NCAA’s new Name Image Likeness policy:

https://www.si.com/college/oklahoma...-for-oklahoma-still-missing-the-little-things

This may have come up already in regards to football and basketball players, but it’s the first time I’ve seen a softball coach stating publicly that endorsement opportunities may be creating a distraction for her team.

This is probably unique to the big-name programs, but it has the potential to seep down into any level player who achieves local notoriety and is offered money to make an appearance.

Personally, I’m glad that NCAA athletes are being allowed to capitalize on their athletic achievements, particularly for softball players for whom college is the pinnacle of their sport. I find Gasso’s assertion that pursuing these opportunities could distract players to be dubious, at best.

Thoughts?


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I have a feeling I know exactly who she is talking about on her team..look at how the batting order has changed this year and her OF comment..

 

[GunnerShotgun]

Gasso said on a radio interview Tuesday, “this is my livelihood too.”

None of the coaches get any sympathy from me. For too long they were the benefactors of unpaid labor.

 

[Strike2]

I find Gasso’s assertion that pursuing these opportunities could distract players to be dubious, at best.

Really? I've got two kids in school right now, and they've got their hands full. I could easily see how something like marketing yourself could be distracting to any college athlete, particularly one in a high profile program. I watched Spencer Rattler pretty much come apart last Fall.

 

[Strike2]

I have a feeling I know exactly who she is talking about on her team..look at how the batting order has changed this year and her OF comment..

I see two possibles. Interesting how she went out of her way to sort out Alo on the "good" list. That said, I don't think playing for Gasso has ever been easy.

 

[erniekru]

I have a feeling I know exactly who she is talking about on her team..look at how the batting order has changed this year and her OF comment..

What has changed on the batting order (I guess I could look it up!)? What was the comment?

 

[_MIA_]

What has changed on the batting order (I guess I could look it up!)? What was the comment?

The OF-related comment in the linked article.

 

[soonerfan1966]

I'm assuming he is talking about the player who had a breakout performance at the world series but is now hitting well under .200.

 

[_MIA_]

I'm assuming he is talking about the player who had a breakout performance at the world series but is now hitting well under .200.

or the one who batted in the top 3 or 4 in the lineup and now bats in the bottom (9th at times)
Either one would be a good guess..

 

[Lance Steckler]

sounds like she's just being a good, tough coach.