And so it begins - NIL legal action

[King Of All Message Boards]

Rashada sues Napier, UF booster over NIL deal

The former Florida football recruit is suing coach Billy Napier, along with a big-time Gator booster and others, claiming they defrauded him by backing out of a promised $13.85 million agreement after he had turned down offers tied to other programs.

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[Sean Miller Fan]

Rashada sues Napier, UF booster over NIL deal

The former Florida football recruit is suing coach Billy Napier, along with a big-time Gator booster and others, claiming they defrauded him by backing out of a promised $13.85 million agreement after he had turned down offers tied to other programs.

www.espn.com

You love to see it

 

[Pitt666]

A benefit of the republic of the sUeSA. But if a qb is costing 14 million….no way folks can continue burning cash…Though I am curious who largest boosters are? Buffett could easily buy Nebraska a championship.

 

[wvkeeper(HN)]

When money is involved the only people who make it are the lawyers.

 

[wvkeeper(HN)]

 

[Pitt666]

I mean it will make contracts almost necessary for both parties going forward. Signing bonuses, etc. essentially the minor league for CYA for everyone. Could level playing field though with what teams actually pay versus “promise.”

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

I mean it will make contracts almost necessary for both parties going forward. Signing bonuses, etc. essentially the minor league for CYA for everyone. Could level playing field though with what teams actually pay versus “promise.”

You cant do any of that because pay for play is against NCAA rules

 

[Pitt666]

You cant do any of that because pay for play is against NCAA rules

In the future it will be though. Just a matter of time. This expedites things.

 

[pittdan77]

In the future it will be though. Just a matter of time. This expedites things.

It's right there in the picture about seeing "paperwork". And NIL contracts are absolutely a thing.

 

[WillyDavis33]

Lesson learned ~ Get it in writing

 

[HailToPitt725]

No matter where you stand on this, it’s objectively hilarious to read that Rashada asked for (and received) Kirby’s blessing before filing the lawsuit… I’m guessing his reaction looked something like this:

 

[Atch]

Rashada sues Napier, UF booster over NIL deal

The former Florida football recruit is suing coach Billy Napier, along with a big-time Gator booster and others, claiming they defrauded him by backing out of a promised $13.85 million agreement after he had turned down offers tied to other programs.

www.espn.com

I hope the kid wins because fools and their money soon part