WHERE IS ARMCHAIR?

[WstateU]

Let's just hope it's not like the story about Billy Joe and Bobbie Sue...

[shocker43]

Slightly more information here, but only one of the three listed has Armchair listed on their Linkedin

https://www.on3.com/nil/collectives/armchair-strategies-85/

[ShockerFever]

WuShock16,

Thank you for your passionate response and understanding of how important Name, Image and Likeness is to WSU basketball.

We have been working hard in fundraising efforts to close out 2023, generating over six-figures in private funding for WSU student-athletes. While we may not be out and about publicly in various capacities, our priority has been to meet with donors that have the passion and financial capabilities to take WSU NIL to the next level.

We are always looking for additional support both financially and through publicity from Shocker fans. It is a priority to raise as much money as we can to give to the athletes and encourage you and all WSU fans to sign up for the Armchair Army to provide monthly financial support. This is how we can build a robust and impactful NIL program.

In the next week or two we will be making an announcement. If anyone is interested, we’re hiring a GM to take the collective to the next level. https://www.ascension-sports.net/pos...eneral-manager.

Again, thank you for your passionate support for NIL and hope you will continue to spread the word on this message board.

Go Shockers!

*crickets*

Another promise not delivered. This is the exact opposite of gaining trust with fans handing over part of their paychecks to you.

Talk about midmajor amateur hour.

[Onegreatracer]

Stay tuned. And not from Armchair.

[WuDrWu]

Stay tuned. And not from Armchair.

Now, THAT'S how you do a tease and raise interest.

[TrackSuitAndTie]

Stay tuned. And not from Armchair.

[Atxshoxfan]

Yup, Matt and Ryan Baty are listed as part of Armchair .. Matt Baty also runs the collective you mentioned. They are both former KU baseball players from what I can tell.

Maybe KU needed the money for their NIL deals.

[JVShocker]

[asiseeit]

Need specifics and accountability asap. Lets see the books.

[Onegreatracer]

If you are business minded, have an interest in turning around NIL at WSU, or just an interest in NIL at all please shoot me a PM

[Ted Lasso's Neighbor]

Saw an ad with Xavier Bell the other day for Lewis Street Glass. The ad is on the company's FB page (https://www.facebook.com/LewisStreetGlass/), and it looks like the deal started around February 15. There's also a link from the FB post to https://lewisstreetglass.com/xavier-bell/ with more information.

[WstateU]

Saw an ad with Xavier Bell the other day for Lewis Street Glass. The ad is on the company's FB page (https://www.facebook.com/LewisStreetGlass/), and it looks like the deal started around February 15. There's also a link from the FB post to https://lewisstreetglass.com/xavier-bell/ with more information.

It’s actually a decent ad… damn nice late 60’s car.

For you car guys and gals, I’m guessing it’s a 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400… a sweet ride in yellow and black.

Taking nothing away from XB, he represents his hometown well, but imagine Carr, Levingston, X-Man, Ron or Fred doing the promo back in their days… WuDrWu mentioned supporting Lewis the next time he needs glass. I’m still not a big fan of the NIL, but I’ll try to support those who support our student athletes…

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/TneFVaDcsGRVt5Wu/?mibextid=w8EBqM&startTimeMs=3000

[Ted Lasso's Neighbor]

Saw this on the WSU NIL page at https://goshockers.com/sports/2022/4...-likeness.aspx

Wichita State University supports NIL and our student-athletes’ ability to capitalize on some of their greatest and most valuable assets. While the institution is not and cannot be involved in facilitating NIL activities, it does want to ensure that our student-athletes and community partners are following all applicable rules and regulations so as not to jeopardize the eligibility of the student-athlete. Currently, four (4) pathways exist for community engagement: Armchair Strategies, Player Card, Paladin Strategies, Opendorse and direct connection with student-athletes.

It is important to understand, the first two pathways involve administrative fees, above and beyond the NIL deal itself. Armchair Strategies, Paladin Strategies, Player Card and Opendorse charge administrative overhead (5-20% depending on nature of activity). Those fees pay for Armchair Strategies, Paladin Strategies, Player Card and Opendorse critical service components (i.e., contract generation, document storage, tax withholding/reporting, etc.) that protect both the integrity of the institution and the eligibility of student-athletes.

The third pathway includes direct connection with student-athletes. Community members may contact student-athletes regarding NIL proposals directly through social media, email, etc. This pathway requires critical service components (i.e., contract generation, document storage, tax withholding/reporting, etc.) be the responsibility of the student-athletes and/or local businesses.

I haven't heard of Player Card or Paladin Strategies so I looked around the internet:

• Player Card - looks like it no longer exists. It was started by a couple of WSU students (https://www.startlandnews.com/2023/0...-card-wichita/) but they eventually shut it down to do other things (https://www.startlandnews.com/2023/0...oconnor-nxtus/)
• Paladin Strategies - looks like it's still active or at least their web site (https://www.ladyshockssquad.com/) is still active. Here's more information from when they launched - https://goshockers.com/news/2022/10/...din-strategies

I wonder if the Xavier Bell one was through Armchair or just a direct connection between Bell and Lewis Street Glass.

[C0|dB|00ded]

If you are business minded, have an interest in turning around NIL at WSU, or just an interest in NIL at all please shoot me a PM

Set up a lunch. I'll bring strategy.

[SubGod22]

Saw this on the WSU NIL page at https://goshockers.com/sports/2022/4...-likeness.aspx



I haven't heard of Player Card or Paladin Strategies so I looked around the internet:

• Player Card - looks like it no longer exists. It was started by a couple of WSU students (https://www.startlandnews.com/2023/0...-card-wichita/) but they eventually shut it down to do other things (https://www.startlandnews.com/2023/0...oconnor-nxtus/)
• Paladin Strategies - looks like it's still active or at least their web site (https://www.ladyshockssquad.com/) is still active. Here's more information from when they launched - https://goshockers.com/news/2022/10/...din-strategies

I wonder if the Xavier Bell one was through Armchair or just a direct connection between Bell and Lewis Street Glass.

I believe Paladin is solely focused on women's sports. They have been very involved with softball. Last year, they did cards with the signatures of Addie and Syd that you could buy. I have no idea how many they sold, but they were nice looking cards that could have been a nice collectors item sort of thing. Have no idea how much Addie and Syd got from each card.