My thoughts on State 1878...

[jethreauxdawg]

I hope we can have at least 10 of these organizations funneling cash to athletes. That way we can have 10x the administration costs.

 

[msudawg1200]

We all need to give and support. Our rivals are supporting their Athletics and so should we.

So, they all like the Oakland, er, Sacramento, er Las Vegas A's?

 

[CochiseCowbell]

So, they all like the Oakland, er, Sacramento, er Las Vegas A's?

Nah, for those who cherish "old times there are not forgotten", they prefer the Philadelphia, er, Kansas City variety.

 

[aerodawg.sixpack]

The Bulldog Initiative never stopped after the State Excellence Fund was started. They were still raising $$. I will admit - it ain't the clearest but I think we are trying to be proactive as can be with all of this.

In summary, there are two fundraising arms for Mississippi State NIL

1. State Excellence Fund - that is used to fund the revenue share which amounts to over $20 million payroll
2. State 1878 - this replaces the Bulldog Initiative where you can pay the players for appearances, interviews, etc.

Someone correct me if I am wrong.

I feel like Charlie Winfield could clarify this. Perhaps he may not be able to on the record.

Is State 1878 just a more legitimized evolution of the Bulldog Initiative for typical fans to raise collective funds. That is the way I’m understanding it since the clearing house people seem to be calling ******** on collectives as legitimate business endeavors. With State 1878 there is some legitimate value provided by the athletes to members that should pass scrutiny. I can see that not being the case with the Bulldog Initiative unless you give enough to move the needle for earmarked funds to use a player’s Name, Image, or Likeness.

If that is the case, is the Bulldog Initiative remaining in place for “legitimate” corporate cases. I feel this lack of clarity between the two is the main issue.