Payne NIL Money

[shadow force]

Payne had solid financial backing. Louisville’s collective, the 502Circle, stood ready to help fund any efforts Payne wished to make. But Payne preferred to work through his own group of donors. The 2024 team, a source close to the program told WDRB, was making $1.2 million in NIL money.

But at least six figures in available NIL funding from 502Circle went unused, and at least one major donor pulled back funds that were not appropriated by the program.

 

[Mike'sMarbles]

It's probably a good thing he didn't use those funds. They would have been wasted. Whatever is left, the new coach will be able to use to help with next year's Portal recruiting, a much better use of the money.