it’s gonna be a cold parade this year - turtleneck weather! Currently 10 degrees.
☘️NIL
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Research 9
Turns out what I was thinking of is “Mascara” but Im not redoing the whole page just to fix it
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I made another thing
I decided to make the second pair of hands in the original monster be a shadow behind nil, on account of nil only having two.
[[MORE]]Refrencea or whatever
Loodvigg (the monster) represents the element of shadow, therefore I used nil for obvious reasons
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Nike Teams Up with 16 Top University of Texas Athletes in New Blue Ribbon Elite NIL Program
Nike and the University of Texas are taking their 26-year partnership to the next level by adding 16 top Longhorns athletes to Nike’s new Blue Ribbon Elite NIL program. This initiative represents a groundbreaking move in the NIL space, providing athletes with a level of collaboration that is unmatched in college sports.
Launched in 2025, the Blue Ribbon Elite program brings a fresh approach to NIL deals, focusing on the future of sports and athlete identity. By partnering with leading athletes and universities, Nike is able to provide unique opportunities that reflect its decades-long commitment to empowering athletes.
This new chapter strengthens a long-standing relationship between Nike, a brand that is deeply rooted in college sports, and the University of Texas, a powerhouse in collegiate athletics.
Chris Del Conte, Vice President and Athletics Director at the University of Texas, shared his excitement about the partnership, saying, “This is such a unique, innovative and awesome opportunity for our student-athletes to collaborate with Nike in their Blue Ribbon Elite program. We’re beyond grateful to Nike for extending this to us and for our longstanding relationship with them.”
The 16 athletes joining Nike’s Blue Ribbon Elite program span a range of sports, from football and soccer to swimming and baseball. They include:
- Reese Atwood (softball)
- Dia Bell (football)
- Cam Coleman (football)
- Teagan Kavan (softball)
- Hubert Kós (swimming)
- Ava McDonald (soccer)
- Tommy Morrison (golf)
- Eva Okaro (swimming)
- Farah O'Keefe (golf)
- Aiden Robbins (baseball)
- Colin Simmons (football)
- Cari Spears (volleyball)
- Torrey Stafford (volleyball)
- Dylan Volantis (baseball)
- Jonah Williams (baseball and football)
- Ryan Wingo (football)
The athletes are already reflecting on what this partnership means to them:
Teagan Kavan shared, “Nike is the pinnacle brand in sport, and representing them is a dream come true. It reinforces that I am capable, resilient and committed to getting better every day.”
Eva Okaro added, “The values I share with Nike are rooted in authenticity and purpose. Nike encourages athletes to be fearless in pursuing their goals and to trust their own path, which strongly resonates with my journey through setbacks and growth.”
Dylan Volantis also expressed his excitement, saying, “It’s an incredible honor to join Nike’s Blue Ribbon Elite program, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ve been a Nike fan since I was a kid and have always worn the brand. Being able to call myself a Nike athlete is truly special for me and my family.”
Ryan Wingo echoed similar sentiments, saying, “It’s really an honor and means a lot to represent a brand I grew up watching my favorite players wear. It’s inspiring to represent the best. Playing for Texas and being a Nike Blue Ribbon Elite athlete, that’s a big motivation to chase greatness.”
The Blue Ribbon Elite program is not just about wearing the Swoosh—it’s about shaping it. Nike’s partnerships with these athletes extend beyond representation to include brand campaigns, product innovation, and creative direction, offering athletes a chance to collaborate and grow both on and off the field.
Ann Miller, EVP of Global Sports Marketing at Nike, highlighted the broader impact of the program: “Blue Ribbon Elite brings athletes, schools and Nike together through a partnership rooted in sport, collaboration and athlete voice. By inviting these athletes into the conversation in meaningful ways, the program helps shape the future of college sport and culture.”
Nike’s NIL program is about more than just deals—it’s a holistic approach that includes personalized support, media and content creation, product innovation, and training, helping athletes succeed in sports, business, and beyond.
By supporting athletes both in their careers and in their personal growth, Nike is reinforcing its commitment to inspiring the next generation. This collaboration with the University of Texas is just the beginning of a new era of athlete-centered partnerships in college sports.
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The Next Generation: Scouting the Transformative 2026 Womens College Basketball Recruiting Class
This recruiting and scouting feature analyzes the highly anticipated 2026 high school class poised to enter women’s college basketball. The summary highlights the unprecedented depth and athletic profile of this incoming group, noting how they have grown up in the NIL era and have been preparing for professional-level scrutiny since middle school. It profiles the consensus five-star recruits who possess the size, shooting range, and ball-handling skills to change a program’s trajectory immediately.
The analysis evaluates the fierce recruiting battles among the blue-blood programs, showing how schools are leveraging massive NIL collectives and state-of-the-art facilities to secure commitments. It discusses the shift toward positionless basketball, emphasizing the premium placed on tall, versatile wings who can initiate the offense. The piece also looks at how the success of recent freshman phenomenons has accelerated the expectations placed on these incoming teenagers.
The piece concludes by projecting the impact of the class on the national landscape. It asserts that the 2026 cohort has the star power and marketability to continue propelling women’s college basketball to record-breaking viewership heights over the next four years.
The 2026 Takeover How Recruitings Next Super Class Will Redefine the NCAA Tournament
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Another old one
Im posting these here so I can delete them from my camera roll
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Research 6
Accidentally posted onto my msin again ugh
Nil doing nil things.
[[MORE]]Also, minor quality update, Thyme and Nils torsos are not parallel lines anymore!
