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West Alabama’s AD Brett Gilliland on Goals and Motivation
Inside the Rise of West Alabama Football: AD Brett Gilliland on Goals, Motivation, and Standout Players Shawn Gates | NILvana Sports I had the opportunity to speak with West Alabama Athletic Director Brett Gilliland. The Tigers are off to a 3-0 start and ranked 13th. I’m talking about the coaches, players, and mentality this team…
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Eagles Grind Out Win in Kansas City Behind Jalen Hurts’ Growth vs Blitz
Eagles Grind Out Win in Kansas City Behind Jalen Hurts’ Growth vs Blitz William Weir | NILvana Sports The Eagles can leave Kansas City with a win. This was a tough environment to play in because the Chiefs really needed a win. It was also the first home game of the season at Arrowhead and…
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The Big Ten Expands Again: What Does It Means for College Athletics?
The Big Ten Expands Again: What It Means for College Athletics Marzell Davis | NILvana Sports College sports are changing again, and the Big Ten is leading the charge. Earlier this week, the conference confirmed it will add Stanford and Cal beginning in 2026. The move continues the Big Ten’s coast-to-coast growth and adds even…
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LSU’s QB Garrett Nussmeier Secures New NIL Deal
LSU’s QB Garrett Nussmeier Secures New NIL Deal Muhammad Hashir | NILvana Sports In his senior season, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has another significant achievement: a high-profile NIL deal with Nike. Friday saw the announcement, and technically, he became one of the most recent college football stars recruited by the sportswear giant. Emerging as one…
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Breaking Into Sports Sales and Management
Lessons from Michael Chwalek: Breaking Into Sports Sales and Management Olivia Watkins | NILvana Sports When people think about working in sports, the spotlight often falls on the athletes. But behind every successful athletic program are professionals who keep things running, from ticket sales to fan experience. Michael Chwalek, Athletic Ticket Sales Manager at Eastern…
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Change is Coming to College Football…Again.
Change is coming to college football…again. Tre’Jean Watkins | NILvana Sports The NCAA Oversight Committee has voted to shake up the transfer portal period, ending the spring transfer portal period and electing a 10-day transfer portal period in January. This leaves us with only one period of movement in the transfer portal. What remains from…
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Joshua Shoemaker: Finding Your “Why” in Sports Operations
Joshua Shoemaker: Finding Your “Why” in Sports Operations Olivia Watkins | NILvana Sports Working in sports is often seen as exciting and glamorous, but the reality is much more demanding — and rewarding in different ways. Joshua Shoemaker, Director of Operations for Women’s Lacrosse at the University of Southern California, offered a detailed look into…
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Insights from Eric Kagdis: Learning What It Really Takes to Work in Sports
Insights from Eric Kagdis: Learning What It Really Takes to Work in Sports Olivia Watkins | NILvana Sports The sports industry is one that many students want to break into, but it’s not always as glamorous as it looks from the outside. I had the chance to talk with Eric Kagdis, Account and Operations Executive…
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Fantasy Football Winners For Week 1
Fantasy Football Winners For Week 1 NILvana Sports Week 1 delivered plenty of surprises, but a handful of players stamped themselves as difference-makers right out of the gate. From breakout rookies to resurgent veterans, here’s a look at the fantasy football stars who stole the show. 1. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers The preseason…
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SEC Football Week 2 Takeaways: Playoff Contenders, Pretenders, and LSU’s Outlook
What We Learned From SEC Teams Through Week 2 By Shawn Gates, NILvana Sports Two weeks into the college football season, the SEC picture is already starting to take shape. Some teams look primed for playoff contention, while others appear destined for the middle of the rankings—or worse. Here’s where I see things standing after…