Over the weekend, someone mentioned to me that Jacy Sheldon is the top NIL recipient among female athletes at OSU. His question: "Do you think that will influence her brother's decisions as he emerges as an impact payer for the Bobcats?"
As big of a Sheldon fan as anyone, but let’s hold our horses about moving to a bigger program already. He’s not Dave Jamerson.
Correct.
I have many thoughts and anecdotes about this, but I will just say this...
If you're not influencing on the field, you're gonna have to influence in other ways. (Nothing against Sheldon, but he's a 6' 7th man at OU who is shooting 47% from the FT line. He's not Mark Sears.)
Just look at Caden Davis. Walk-On. Will never play a single down in his entire life. 50K+ followers. Documents every aspect of his life as an OSU football player. Has a deal with Gillette. I've heard it's the best a man can get.
Will Howard. Shiny New Toy. 35K followers.
Building your brand is a skill. You don't have to be Marvin Harrison to make a little coin. Sometimes you just need to put yourself out there. We're in the age of influencing. Influence.
Last Edited: 1/29/2024 9:47:22 AM by M.D.W.S.T