Yurachek Announces Quid Pro Quo for Razorbacks Logo

Arkansas leveraging emblem in latest attempt for NIL money

Arkansas Razorbacks athletic director Hunter Yurachek prior to the game against the Pine Bluff Golden Lions at War Memorial Stadium. / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas is finally finding unique ways to raise NIL money. Athletics director Hunter Yurachek is looking for a $500,000 injection by Monday. If the fans can reach that goal, the "Slobberin Hog" logo court will return to center court at Bud Walton Arena.

Hearing some chatter on the Slobbering Hog…I’ll make you a deal! I just received a matching gift offer of $500k. If we can raise an add'l $500k for @ArkansasEdgeNIL before 5pm on Oct. 7, we WILL put the beloved Slobbering Hog logo at mid-court of BWA.https://t.co/q8nJPdGDgY https://t.co/3xj5NGP4wX pic.twitter.com/n9v6FhO7Ld

— Hunter Yurachek (@HunterYurachek) October 2, 2024

Yurachek also announced he received a matching gift of $500,000. Fans have until 5 p.m. Monday to reach the goal. The contribution link can be found here.

This marks the latest step in a shift at Arkansas Edge, the official NIL collective of the Razorbacks. Under new director Kyle May, the collective recently announced a $10 a month tier for fan memberships, making the base tier more affordable from the previous $25.

The Walmart AMP, where May previously worked, is also hosting a Justin Moore and Randy Houser concert benefiting the collective as well.

Don't forget, Justin Moore will be at Walmart AMP THIS THURSDAY! 🎶

Grab your tickets now to witness a great show and support @arkrazorbacks
student-athletes. Use code EDGE for $10 off your purchase: https://t.co/sqYug0MoQE

See you there 🙌#ArkansasEdge #JustinMoore pic.twitter.com/kgD9hMdkBF

— Arkansas Edge (@ArkansasEdgeNIL) October 1, 2024

Arkansas also announced a VIP experience for the upcoming baseball fall scrimmage series against Oklahoma State Oct.11-12. For $250, fans can watch the team take batting practice, get a tour of the Hunt Center from former coach Norm DeBriyn and a signed baseball from current coach Dave Van Horn. The sign up link for that event can be found here.

Join us for a VIP Experience during @RazorbackBSB Fall Series vs Oklahoma State! ⚾️

Gold & Silver members: Check your email for a discount code! 🐗

Spots are limited. Sign up now ➡️ https://t.co/QoXmpTv1YA pic.twitter.com/PW1xQowiJ1

— Arkansas Edge (@ArkansasEdgeNIL) October 2, 2024

All of this is Arkansas Edge's latest attempt to get more NIL money after Yurachek openly admitted the Razorbacks were well behind its SEC counterparts in the new world of college athletics.

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