More NIL fun!

[MHettel]

This had to happen.

Six former Florida State players are suing Coach Leonard Hamilton over non-payment of 250K each related to NIL promised.

Cam’ron Fletcher is one of the plaintiffs.

[xubrew]

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-w...nard-hamilton/

[Xavier]

Smart by the players. My recommendation is to simply pay the players what you promise. Pretty simple

[Xville]

Was there ever a written contract? If not, I don’t know how they win this

[94GRAD]

Was there ever a written contract? If not, I don’t know how they win this

I don't think there are any contracts, but supposedly there are text messages with them and Hamilton promising them the money. I'm not a lawyer, so I don't know how that will stand up in court.

[xubrew]

I don't think there are any contracts, but supposedly there are text messages with them and Hamilton promising them the money. I'm not a lawyer, so I don't know how that will stand up in court.

There are many other examples of this. Players being told they’ll receive money and then not receiving it, or not getting as much as they were promised.

The opposite has also happened. Players were given money to perform some sort of “work” (signing autographs, or being in a commercial, or whatever) and then they never did the work.

So…this one is interesting!!

[94GRAD]

There are many other examples of this. Players being told they’ll receive money and then not receiving it, or not getting as much as they were promised.

The opposite has also happened. Players were given money to perform some sort of “work” (signing autographs, or being in a commercial, or whatever) and then they never did the work.

So…this one is interesting!!

After talking with my college roommate who is a lawyer, as long as they have text messages promising the money, they will win. They can claim they would have gone to another school for their offer, but choose FSU because of the 250K promise from Leonard and his Associates.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Not a lawyer, but I took business law as part of my accounting degree. My understanding is that in most states $500 is the oral contract dollar limit. There are some exceptions to it so one would have to speak with a real lawyer. There would need to be consideration between the parties as well. I am curious how texting would play into contracts being in writing.

Quick google search says yes texts can be considered written contracts if certain conditions are met. Very interesting, makes you wonder if some coaches to get players just make promises they hope they can deliver.

[paulxu]

Sounds like the big donors weren't happy with the 17-10 (10-10) ACC record, and decided they didn't get their money's worth.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

Sounds like the big donors weren't happy with the 17-10 (10-10) ACC record, and decided they didn't get their money's worth.

Also possible that the quality of play on the court was a result of a lack of compensation. Answer is probably a little of both, court will bring out what happened here. If Hamilton faked the "business men", that will come out. If they are real and made promises they couldn't deliver that will as well.