{"id":4577,"date":"2024-08-21T00:20:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T00:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=4577"},"modified":"2024-08-21T00:20:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T00:20:11","slug":"big-time-college-football-program-is-getting-destroyed-for-their-greedy-decision-that-has-officially-taken-nil-too-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=4577","title":{"rendered":"Big-Time College Football Program Is Getting Destroyed For Their Greedy Decision That Has Officially Taken NIL Too Far"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pushing the envelope of innovation in the name, image, and likeness era of college football has gone to the next level. Oklahoma State has announced that its players will wear QR codes on their helmets this season.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-content-width\" data-content-name=\"mai-video-player\" data-track-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"pw-med-background\">\n<p>The code on the helmets will link fans to the general NIL fund for the team, which benefits every player on the roster.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, fans have the option of tipping players for their play on the field.<\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma State is believed to be the first program to use a QR code on its uniform, and if it is successful, it will surely not be the last.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">OSU players will wear QR codes on their helmets this season that link to the general team fund for every student-athlete on the roster, via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CowboyFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CowboyFB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Close shots during broadcasts and photos posted to social media are expected to raise the team&#8217;s NIL value <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XTNpdU6ME9\">pic.twitter.com\/XTNpdU6ME9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BleacherReport\/status\/1825932130620493944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a revolutionary step forward to help keep Oklahoma State football ahead of the game,\u201d coach Mike Gundy said, per\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oklahoman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Oklahoman<\/a>.\u00a0<em>\u201cIt gives a chance for everyday fans across the world to have a real impact when it comes to supporting the NIL efforts for Cowboy football. I\u2019m thrilled about this opportunity for our players.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Cowboys\u2019 wearing QR codes on their helmets was just something fans could not get behind, and they promptly blasted the school.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You couldn\u2019t pay players a few years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Now they have QR codes to a school fund.<\/p>\n<p>What is going on \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ZP (@exitliq_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/exitliq_\/status\/1825932361868902904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">OSU players will wear QR codes on their helmets this season that link to the general team fund for every student-athlete on the roster, via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CowboyFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CowboyFB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Close shots during broadcasts and photos posted to social media are expected to raise the team&#8217;s NIL value <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XTNpdU6ME9\">pic.twitter.com\/XTNpdU6ME9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BleacherReport\/status\/1825932130620493944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"qme\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Rordoyc4L8\">pic.twitter.com\/Rordoyc4L8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ryan (@19_loading) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/19_loading\/status\/1825932595500077168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Lol \ud83d\ude06 what a time<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 SportsArenaTz (@SportsarenatzTz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SportsarenatzTz\/status\/1825932386032341480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">How is anyone supposed to scan it tho \ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud83e\udd85Coop\u303d\ufe0f (@QuinyonClamps) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/QuinyonClamps\/status\/1825932343040725412?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The 1.5-inch QR code on the helmets will not be visible from the stands unless a player is shown on the jumbotron. However, the hope is that television broadcasts and social media posts can lead fans to the donate page.<\/p>\n<p>The 1.5-inch QR code on the helmets will not be visible from the stands unless a player is shown on the jumbotron. However, the hope is that television broadcasts and social media posts can lead fans to the donate page.<\/p>\n<p>Fans at the game watching Oklahoma State will see QR codes across Boone Pickens Stadium, including coasters, signs, and more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-oklahoma-state-cowboys-hoping-to-improve-on-solid-2023-season\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oklahoma State Cowboys Hoping To Improve On Solid 2023 Season<\/h2>\n<p>The Oklahoma State football team had a good season in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>After starting the 2023 season unranked, Oklahoma State finished at No. 16 following a 10-4 campaign, which included a trip to the Big 12 Championship game.<\/p>\n<p>The team is not only bringing QR codes to their uniforms, but they are also bringing hope to being even better on the football field.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pushing the envelope of innovation in the name, image, and likeness era of college football has gone to the next level. 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