When it comes to name, image and likeness (NIL) deals, the new way of life in college athletics, it won’t take long for the “haves” to separate themselves from the “have nots.” In which world does Clemson sit? You might be surprised.
I spoke at a function in Clemson last week, and a common refrain from many of the boosters and fans that I spoke to centered on NIL and what many perceive is an inability for Clemson to keep up with schools like Ohio State and Texas A&M. Those universities have massive alumni bases that feature boosters who have everything from oil money to old money.