Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins

Matthew Postins covers baseball for several SI/Fan Nation sites. He also covers the Big 12 for HeartlandCollegeSports.com and Rodeo for Rodeodaily.com.

April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; 
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) competes during the first half of the LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
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Ohio State Star Freshman Signs Latest NIL Deal With Battle Sports

Enrolling early with the Ohio State Buckeyes has had its benefits for their top new wide receiver, Jeremiah Smith.

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Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws during warmups ahead of the Oregon Ducks’ Spring Game Saturday, April 27. 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
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Star Oregon QB’s NIL Deal Outfits Teammate With Jewelry

New Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel continues to sign NIL deals that not only benefit him but his teammates.

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during a football game between Tennessee and Georgia at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.
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Georgia Coach Says Bulldogs NIL Collective Is 'Fining' Players

With a spate of driving violations, Georgia coach Kirby Smart told reporters that the program’s collectives are dishing out punishments.

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Apr 20, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (4) during the Spring Showcase at Doak S. Campbell Stadium.
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New Florida State Star Touts Circle K Polar Pops in NIL Deal

DJ Uiagalelei is getting a lot of attention for his newest NIL deal with the popular convenience store chain.

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Arizona State athletic director Graham Rossini speaks to the media on May 23, 2024.
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New Arizona State AD Makes Call on Future Revenue Sharing

Arizona State athletic director Graham Rossini has made a decision on whether ASU will share revenue with student-athletes.

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Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway speaks with players and Memphis staff after a press conference where Memphis’ new athletic director, Ed Scott, was introduced at the Laurie-Walton Family Basketball Center in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, June 28, 2024.
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Memphis Legend, Coach Calls For NIL Governing Body

On a recent podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway advocated for some kind of governance of NIL.

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Jul 21, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Utes athletic director Mark Harlan during Pac-12 Media Day at Resorts World Las Vegas.
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Utah AD Says Utes ‘All-In’ On Revenue Sharing In Future

Utah athletic director Mark Harlan also knows his school has a long way to go to prepare for the day it must share money with players.

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Feb 2, 2024; Baton Rouge, LA, USA;  LSU Lady Tigers senior Olivia \"Livvy\" Dunne performs a floor routine against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
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LSU Gymnast, NIL Superstar Announces Return For Fifth Year

Livvy Dunne will use her remaining year of eligibility to try and help the LSU Tigers defend their NCAA title.

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Dec 29, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics at the University of Illinois, addresses the media over the suspension of player Terrence Shannon Jr. after a rape charge on Dec.5. The address to the media came  before a game with Fairleigh Dickinson at State Farm Center.
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Illinois AD Looking for $22 Million for Revenue Sharing

Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman shared what the Illini are working toward when it comes to student-athlete revenue sharing.

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Nov 17, 2023; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars helmet sits during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.
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Former Wazzu AD Says NIL Shouldn’t be ‘Inducement’ for Transfer

Former Washington State athletic director Jim Sterk has seen it all, but these days he’s watching the Cougars from the outside.

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Mar 18, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State   s incoming athletic director Ross Bjork speaks during the introductory press conference for basketball head coach Jake Diebler at Value City Arena.
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Ohio State Plans to Max Out Student-Athlete Revenue Sharing

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork talked about the future of sharing money with Buckeyes athletes, and it’s bright.

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Dec 23, 2023; Las Vagas, NV, USA; Northwestern Wildcats players sing the Wildcats fight song after defeating the Utah Utes 14-7 to win the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.
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Northwestern’s TrueNU Using NIL To Raise Money For Charity

Northwestern’s football players are leveraging their partnerships to raise money for charitable events like Lift for Life.

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