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University of New Mexico quarterback Connor Genal (16), in this undated photo, played in two games last year. He sees potential earning potential for his name, image and likeness thanks to state and NCAA regulations. (Courtesy of University Of New Mexico Athletics)
The season opener for Lobo football is Sept. 2. Meanwhile, Thursday presents a potentially rewarding Opening Day of another kind for University of New Mexico walk-on quarterback Connor Genal.
The 6-foot-5 sophomore from Santa Fe Springs, California played in just two games last year for UNM.
These are screenshots of the TikTok account of Lobo QB Connor Genal, and his more than 300K followers and more than 6 million “likes”. (TikTok screen shot)
Illinois Athletics to Host Business Open House on Student-Athlete Name-Image-Likeness Opportunities
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The race to enact Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) legislation moves forward on a state-by-state basis while the NCAA continues to hold its promised formal NIL legislation in abeyance while awaiting one of several federal legislative proposals to move forward. While the number of states that have either introduced legislation or passed formal NIL laws grows at a rapid pace, Georgia has now joined Florida, Alabama, New Mexico and Mississippi by enacting a name, image and likeness law with a July 1, 2021 effective date.
While all state NIL legislation contains similar provisions providing student-athletes with the ability to profit from the use of their name, image and likeness, each state law contains certain unique provisions. The following is a brief summary of the most recent state NIL enactments with July effective dates.