The unintended conseqences of LANK and other player to player NIL deals

[cdub55]

I have seen talk about the potential leverage JM may have with his teammates and coaches that may potentially cause CKD internal issues within the team if he were to bench JM. I know T Arnold and JM executed licensing agreements with each player so they could use the "LANK" moniker on their merchandise. Such agreements are typically done on a "per item sold" basis and I'm almost certain it is being managed by Improbable Media (Giannis A.'s company). My concern is mixing monetary agreements and potential monetary compensation within a team framework. Player to player deals is a horrible idea and sets almost a death trap within the team concept. Curious to see what other information and thoughts you all have about this.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Watch the teaser titles. I fixed it for you.

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

Are JM and TA the only one's who profit from LANK or does the entire team get a share? I'm ignorant to the situation.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

I was wondering the same thing about this NIL dynamic. It seems like things could get messy very quickly.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I was wondering the same thing about this NIL dynamic. It seems like things could get messy very quickly.

It could and something under a CBA that could easily be addressed and prohibited.

 

[CaliforniaTide]

It'll remain an issue (unintended or not) until the PTB set up a framework that all NIL deals operate under. At this point, it remains a mostly state-by-state/conference-by-conference set up.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Are JM and TA the only one's who profit from LANK or does the entire team get a share? I'm ignorant to the situation.

Every player gets a piece - clever way to get leverage:
"Milroe and Arnold announced this week that every member of the Crimson Tide football team can profit from the LANK brand through an NIL partnership with the Yea Alabama collective and Athlete’s Thread."

Alabama players go all-in with LANK brand through team NIL opportunity

Alabama stars Jalen Milroe and Terrion Arnold have turned the LANK brand into an NIL opportunity for teammates.

www.on3.com

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I don't fully buy that this is as big of a deal as people are saying it is. But I do see how it could be problematic. I don't think anyone is starting because of the LANK brand but what do I know

 

[crimsonaudio]

I don't fully buy that this is as big of a deal as people are saying it is. But I do see how it could be problematic. I don't think anyone is starting because of the LANK brand but what do I know

Team dynamics exist.

 

[gtgilbert]

I don't fully buy that this is as big of a deal as people are saying it is. But I do see how it could be problematic. I don't think anyone is starting because of the LANK brand but what do I know

Let's see, player A somewhat controls the purse strings of this avenue for NIL deals and who gets paid. many players benefit from said structure. Player A doesn't perform well and is benched. Player A could influence other players to 'protest' and not play well to make a point. Keep in mind that they only made it available to all players after the 2023 season. Prior to that, it wasn't that open and was only with a smaller group of players.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Let's see, player A somewhat controls the purse strings of this avenue for NIL deals and who gets paid. many players benefit from said structure. Player A doesn't perform well and is benched. Player A could influence other players to 'protest' and not play well to make a point.

Possibly even causing back spasms that miraculously lasted only one game along with inexplicably poor blocking across the entire OL.

 

[CoolBreeze]

So the only funds generated by LANK are T-shirt sales?

LANK by Jalen Milroe & Terrion Arnold

Officially licensed LANK merch by Jalen Milroe & Terrion Arnold

athletesthread.com

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Team dynamics exist.

Of course they do.

Let's see, player A somewhat controls the purse strings of this avenue for NIL deals and who gets paid. many players benefit from said structure. Player A doesn't perform well and is benched. Player A could influence other players to 'protest' and not play well to make a point. Keep in mind that they only made it available to all players after the 2023 season. Prior to that, it wasn't that open and was only with a smaller group of players.

I'm sure he could to some degree. But I could create narratives about anything. It is just pure speculation right now that this is happening or having a role in who is starting.

Ultimately I still think players (especially starters) care more about winning and being effective in their roles than whatever amount of money LANK is providing. Maybe not all of them but I would assume most, especially the WRs and RBs.

We don't even know how much money we are talking about here.

 

[cdub55]

Of course they do.



I'm sure he could to some degree. But I could create narratives about anything. It is just pure speculation right now that this is happening or having a role in who is starting.

Ultimately I still think players (especially starters) care more about winning and being effective than whatever amount of money LANK is providing. Maybe I'm wrong idk.

Speculation is speculation but we have seen some very interesting dynamics with this team and last years team that give us some insight to what might be happening.

 

[crimsonaudio]

It is just pure speculation right now that this is happening or having a role in who is starting.

Not necessarily true.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Not necessarily true.

Do you have some sort of information or proof this is happening?

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Speculation is speculation but we have seen some very interesting dynamics with this team and last years team that give us some insight to what might be happening.

Didn't someone say this wasn't even open to all players until after the end of last season?

 

[crimsonaudio]

Do you have some sort of information or proof this is happening?

Yes. Nothing I can share but there are locker room issues due to this.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I don't fully buy that this is as big of a deal as people are saying it is. But I do see how it could be problematic. I don't think anyone is starting because of the LANK brand but what do I know

But can you see the potential of someone playing harder for one player than another because of it? Money influences people both consciously and subconsciously. Add to it you're dealing with kids who aren't used to having money and you've got a recipe for all kind of screwed up mess.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Yes. Nothing I can share but there are locker room issues due to this.

Interesting. This is the first I have heard anyone say that without just creating a narrative.

But can you see the potential of someone playing harder for one player than another because of it? Money influences people both consciously and subconsciously. Add to it you're dealing with kids who aren't used to having money and you've got a recipe for all kind of screwed up mess.

To a degree yes.