Noah Henderson

Noah Henderson

Professor Noah Henderson teaches in the sport management department at Loyola University Chicago. Outside the classroom, he advises companies, schools, and collectives on Name, Image, and Likeness best practices. His academic research focuses on the intersection of law, economics, and social consequences regarding college athletics, NIL, and sports gambling. Before teaching, Prof. Henderson was part of a team that amended Illinois NIL legislation and managed NIL collectives at the nation’s most prominent athletic institutions while working for industry leader Student Athlete NIL. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Economics from Saint Joseph’s University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the golf team. Prof. Henderson is a native of San Diego, California, and a former golf CIF state champion with Torrey Pines High School. Outside of athletics, he enjoys playing guitar, hanging out with dogs, and eating California burritos. You can follow him on Twitter: @NoahImgLikeness. 

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NIL Brew Review: Youngstown State's Penguin City Beer Light

Penguin City Brewing Company is giving back to YSU athletes through their Penguin City Beer Light, which not only looks cool but tastes great

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Nov 30, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Puddles plays with a referee during the second half in a game against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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State Senators Release Statement Opposing NIL Revenue Sharing Settlement

Reprasentatives from California, Nebraska, and Oregon claim that the House v. NCAA settlement contradicts state NIL law in 17 states

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Oct 29, 2011; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck (12) reacts after the game against the Southern California Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Stanford defeated USC 56-48 in three overtimes. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images
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Andrew Luck’s New Role at Stanford: Why “General Manager” is a Misnomer

Andrew Luck’s role as Stanford’s first-ever General Manager for Football excites fans as he takes on expansive responsibilities in leadership, player evaluation, and NIL fundraising

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Nov 30, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Audavion Collins (29) celebrates after intercepting the ball against the Maryland Terrapins during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Penn State Expands NIL Booze Offerings with Hard AF Seltzer Partnership

Happy Valley United has partnered with Hard AF Seltzer to create a unique flavor for the Nittany Lions; the beverage is now the fifth NIL booze offering from the NIL collective

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Feb 10, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl yells while holding guard Chaney Johnson (31) during the first half against the Florida Gators at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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How One Company is Helping Turn NIL Wealth Into Generational Wealth

Scout empowers college athletes at schools like Auburn, Iowa, Mississippi State, and Texas A&M with financial tools, while assisting institutions in managing NIL earnings and revenue-sharing payouts

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Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry speaks with guard Tre Johnson (20) during a break in the second half of the Longhorns' game against the Chicago State Cougars at the Moody Center in Austin, Nov. 12, 2024.
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WME Sports Inks Two Freshman SEC Basketball Stars to NIL Representation

Texas guard Tre Johnson and LSU guard Vyctorius Miller have signed to WME to promote their NIL interests 

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NIL Brew Review: Kansas State's Wabash Easy Drinking Ale

Manhattan Brewing Co. created a purple beer to support their purple school, and it tastes pretty good too

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Nov 15, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Khalif Battle (99) huddles with the team after a game against the UMass Lowell River Hawks at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
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Pac-12’s New Era: Media Rights, NIL, and the Fight to Stay Competitive

A new partnership with Octagon highlights the importance of the Pac-12's upcoming media deal negotiations

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Nov 16, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) is congratulated by quarterback Maddux Madsen (4) after scoring a touchdown against the San Jose State Spartans in the fourth quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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Boise State Launches “PRO” Front Office Model for NIL Revenue Sharing

With NIL revenue sharing coming soon to college sports, Boise State's Professional Resources Organization model may gain traction across other schools

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KJ Adams poses at the JBL Campus Kansas activation.
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JBL, K.J. Adams Jr., and Kansas Prove College Sports are Alive and Well

A full week of NIL activations at KU illustrate how NIL helps make the traditons of college sports even more immersive for fans

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SJU Field Hockey takes the 2024 A10 Championship
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St. Joseph's University Field Hockey: The Best Team You’re Not Watching

After years of growing success, SJU Field Hockey has proven a formidable underdog story to root for in the NCAA Tournament

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Giants head coach Bill Parcells gets doused with  Gatorade with  linebackers Lawrence Taylor, left, and Carl Banks, right, after the 20-19 win over the Bills in Superbowl XXV in Tampa, Fla. on Jan. 27, 1991

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College Coach Versus College GM – Who Will Wear the Pants?

More and more schools are creating general manager positions within their athletic departments, with this new role stealing autonomy from coaches, personality clashes will follow

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