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breaking News: Michigan Football’s Hopes Dashed as Athletic Department’s Hiring of NIL GM Fails…

Tee Blaze May 11, 2024

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The Michigan Athletic Department made a significant move this week by appointing Terése Whitehead as Michigan’s NIL Executive GM. Whitehead, a Michigan alumna and former NFLPA employee, will be responsible for securing NIL opportunities for student-athletes.

This hire holds particular importance for Michigan Football, as many top athletic programs nationwide have already brought on NIL executives. Michigan football, which has been perceived as lagging behind in this area, has made two notable hires this offseason: Sean Magee, focused on football, and now Whitehead, who will collaborate with the Athletic Department and Michigan NIL partner Altius Sports Partners.

East Carolina v Michigan

 

The significance of this hire lies in its indication that the Athletic Department is finally embracing the NIL landscape. Despite previous hesitancy from figures like Warde Manuel and the Michigan administration, there’s now a sense that they are adapting to the changing landscape.

During this offseason, both the Michigan basketball and football NIL pools have seen substantial growth. Retaining the core of the football team and securing high-level basketball transfers required considerable investment and attention, demonstrating that Michigan can compete in the NIL realm when it chooses to do so.

Whitehead’s objective is to ensure that every athlete receives support through NIL opportunities, thereby creating more avenues for revenue generation within the Michigan program.

In terms of recruiting, expanded opportunities for all players could lead to a model akin to a base salary, providing assurance to recruits that they can profit from NIL regardless of their status as superstars. For star players, this could mean even greater earning potential, potentially bringing Michigan in line with other NIL powerhouses.

East Carolina v Michigan

 

Overall, this hire aims to enhance Michigan’s competitiveness across all facets of NIL. Whether in recruiting high school prospects or retaining current players, the increased opportunities to capitalize on NIL should position Michigan favorably.

Additionally, this move may signal preparation for a potential revenue-sharing model in the future. With speculation surrounding a transformation of NIL into a model where players receive a portion of TV revenue, Michigan’s proactive stance could prove advantageous given the program’s substantial revenue-generating capabilities.

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