Some college football fans have blamed the lackluster play of teams and players across the country on the NIL – Name/Image/Likeness third-party compensation – and the fact that players can now profit from their notoriety. One Clemson player is making sure that his proceeds go to help children in need.
Freshman running back Will Shipley has made a splash on the football field this season, leading the team in rushing attempts (110), yards (678) and touchdowns (10). After his two touchdown performance against Florida State earlier this season, Shipley received a phone call from head coach Dabo Swinney with a marketing idea – t-shirts that say, “SH1P HAPPENS.