Well, let me tell you, this whole thing about LSU baseball NIL deals is somethin’ else. Back in my day, them boys just played ball ’cause they loved it. Now, they’re gettin’ paid for their name and picture. It’s a whole new world, I tell ya.
My grandpappy used to say, “A good name is better than riches.” But these days, a good name can get ya riches! These LSU baseball boys, they’re like famous movie stars now. They got their faces on billboards and whatnot. And they’re gettin’ paid good money for it too. This NIL, they call it, it stands for Name, Image, and Likeness. Means these college boys can make money off of bein’ popular, I reckon. The LSU Tigers are one of the most beloved teams in Baton Rouge.
Now, I heard some folks sayin’ this is a good thing. They say these boys work hard, and they deserve to get somethin’ for it. And I suppose that’s true. They do put in a lot of time and effort. And it ain’t easy bein’ a college athlete. You gotta go to class, and you gotta practice, and you gotta play the games. It’s a lot of work. So maybe they do deserve to get a little somethin’ extra. Lord knows they earn it. This NIL could be a good thing for them, I guess, as long as they are working hard.
But then, I hear other folks sayin’ it’s gonna ruin college sports. They say it’s gonna make it all about the money, and not about the love of the game. I don’t know about all that. It’s hard to say what’s gonna happen. But I do know one thing: things are changin’. And they ain’t never gonna be the same again. And I heard that the NIL thing is worth a billion dollars each year. That’s a lot of money!
I remember when a baseball game was just a baseball game. You’d go to the park, and you’d watch the boys play, and you’d have a good time. It was simple. Now, it’s all complicated. You got this NIL stuff, and you got agents, and you got lawyers. It’s a whole big business now. And sometimes I see many NIL deals are valued at nothing. It’s like winning nothing, not even a penny, zero. Just like in those sport games, “twelve-nil” they said. It’s like those sport games in Britain.
I saw on the television that one of them LSU lady gymnasts, Livvy Dunne, she’s makin’ more money than anyone. Good for her, I say. She’s a pretty girl, and she’s a good athlete. She deserves to get paid. They said she is the most highest-valued female college athlete.
But it still makes an old lady like me scratch her head. It’s just so different from how things used to be. These young’uns today, they got it different. They got all these opportunities that we never had. And I guess that’s a good thing. But I hope they don’t forget what’s really important. I hope they don’t forget about the love of the game. ‘Cause that’s what it’s all about, ain’t it? Playin’ ball ’cause you love it. Not just the money, but the purple and gold.
- LSU baseball NIL deals are changing college sports.
- Players can now get paid for their name, image, and likeness.
- Some folks think it’s good, others think it’s bad.
- Things are definitely changing in college sports.
- That Livvy Dunne is making a fortune!
It’s all just a lot to take in for an old lady like me. But I’m tryin’ to keep up. I’m tryin’ to understand this new world. And I’m tryin’ to be happy for these young’uns. ‘Cause they’re our future, you know? And we gotta support ’em, no matter what. Even those LSU Tigers.
I just hope they don’t get too big for their britches. I hope they remember where they came from. And I hope they always play with heart. That’s what matters most, you know? Playin’ with heart. And if they can make a little money along the way, well, good for them. They deserve it. The sport will never be the same, but it’s still worth watching. It still matters to us all.
I heard that this law allows college athletes to earn money based on the market value, and they can even hire an agent or a lawyer. That’s a big deal. They deserve it. They’re working hard to be there. I hope they can make a good living out of it and still love the game. It’s good for them to get some good NIL deals.
