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Episode Synopsis
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In this episode of Campus to Contracts, Brendan and Mason tackle one of the most explosive topics in college sports: the growing tension between players and coaches in the NIL era.
They break down the headline-making story of Nico Iamaleava, a top quarterback at the University of Tennessee, who held out for a better NIL deal - and what that says about player empowerment, bad management, and the double standards coaches benefit from.
They also dive deep into:
• The wild west of the transfer portal
• How spring ball influences recruitment strategy
• Whether the University of Colorado was right to retire Shedeur Sanders' jersey
• Why some schools thrive in the NIL era while others fall behind
• The reality of player expectations vs. market value
• How today's college athletes are essentially pros
If you're a fan, parent, coach, or just curious about how college sports has fully entered the free agency era, this is your behind-the-scenes pass.
👉 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment: Should players get paid more than their coaches? Should fans be mad when players chase the bag?
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⏱️ Chapter Timestamps
00:00 Introduction & Overview
00:39 The Nico Iamaleava Holdout & NIL Fallout
02:56 Transfer Portal Strategy, Spring Ball & Player Movement
07:45 Coaches vs. Players: Power, Pay & Hypocrisy
16:36 Navigating Negativity & Fan Reactions
26:18 Colorado's Jersey Retirement: Smart Move or PR Stunt?
33:08 The Business of Recruiting in 2025
38:21 Market Value vs. Player Expectations
49:33 Closing Thoughts & What's Coming Next
Follow Mason: https://www.instagram.com/mase_god
Follow Brotherhood Agency, LLC: https://www.instagram.com/bhoodagency
In this episode of Campus to Contracts, Brendan and Mason tackle one of the most explosive topics in college sports: the growing tension between players and coaches in the NIL era.
They break down the headline-making story of Nico Iamaleava, a top quarterback at the University of Tennessee, who held out for a better NIL deal - and what that says about player empowerment, bad management, and the double standards coaches benefit from.
They also dive deep into:
• The wild west of the transfer portal
• How spring ball influences recruitment strategy
• Whether the University of Colorado was right to retire Shedeur Sanders' jersey
• Why some schools thrive in the NIL era while others fall behind
• The reality of player expectations vs. market value
• How today's college athletes are essentially pros
If you're a fan, parent, coach, or just curious about how college sports has fully entered the free agency era, this is your behind-the-scenes pass.
👉 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment: Should players get paid more than their coaches? Should fans be mad when players chase the bag?
⸻
⏱️ Chapter Timestamps
00:00 Introduction & Overview
00:39 The Nico Iamaleava Holdout & NIL Fallout
02:56 Transfer Portal Strategy, Spring Ball & Player Movement
07:45 Coaches vs. Players: Power, Pay & Hypocrisy
16:36 Navigating Negativity & Fan Reactions
26:18 Colorado's Jersey Retirement: Smart Move or PR Stunt?
33:08 The Business of Recruiting in 2025
38:21 Market Value vs. Player Expectations
49:33 Closing Thoughts & What's Coming Next
Follow Mason: https://www.instagram.com/mase_god
Follow Brotherhood Agency, LLC: https://www.instagram.com/bhoodagency
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