So there are going to be two main NIL components officially associated with A&M, 12th Man Plus and this?
Introducing Texas Aggies United, powered by TexAgs
Howdy, TexAgs!
We here at TexAgs are proud to be partnering with Texas Aggies United, the first exclusive and official NIL partner of Texas A&M Athletics.
“Texas Aggies United will be a main gateway to provide even more support for our student-athletes through more branding and name, image and likeness opportunities,” said Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork via a release. “We are fired up to welcome Texas Aggies United as the official NIL entity of Texas A&M Athletics, and we encourage everyone to join Texas Aggies United today!”
TexAgs will provide digital content, administrative support and overall customer experience in this newly formed organization. In addition to hosting content, our staff will be involved in promotional opportunities and providing activations through our platform.
When we launched Stacked back in 2021, our goal was to create exclusive content by partnering with Texas A&M student-athletes through name, image and likeness (NIL). It’s time now to take the next step in our NIL endeavors by joining forces with Texas Aggies United.
Starting today, TexAgs Stacked will become Texas Aggies United. This means that your Stacked add-on subscription will convert into a Texas Aggies United add-on subscription. Don’t worry; this will be seamless for you as TexAgs will continue to take care of all subscription billing and support.
I want to point out a few changes — some big, some small — that I think are important:
First, you will notice that there are more membership levels with United — starting at $250 and going all the way up to $50,000. We want Texas Aggies United to be able to engage all levels of contributors.
Second, we’ve dropped the $100-a-year membership level. If you’re a Stacked 100 subscriber, don’t worry — We are grandfathering that level into Texas Aggies United! You can continue renewing at that level. New subscriptions will start at the $250 member level.
Third, you will notice that there are some subtle differences in the member-level benefits. The $250 level drops the Stacked commemorative item. The $1,000 level drops the signed commemorative item and adds priority access to a Fan Day autograph session, an invitation to attend a student-athlete meet & greet session, and some TAU merchandise.
Fourth, members at the $2,500 level and greater will be able to direct their contribution to specific sports. If you want to direct 50% to football and 50% to women’s basketball, you can do so. If you want 100% to go to baseball, you can do that too. If you’re interested in directing your contribution, make sure you toggle that feature on checkout, and we will be sending you a link to a worksheet in the next couple of weeks.
Finally, if it isn’t clear from what you’ve read above, Texas Aggies United represents considerable collaboration from key stakeholders in the Texas A&M market. We are very excited about this opportunity and look forward to the ways this new service with benefit the student athlete and fan alike.
TexAgs is uniquely positioned in the NIL landscape at Texas A&M to help support student-athletes, and partnering with Texas Aggies United will only further our reach and make it easier to provide compelling content for you the subscriber involving the student-athletes we all love to watch compete in the Maroon & White.
Previously, Stacked aimed to give 75% of all funds raised to student-athletes. With Texas Aggies United, that number jumps to 85% going to Texas A&M student-athletes.
To learn more about Texas Aggies United, visit texasaggiesunited.com.
Gig ‘Em,
Brandon Jones ‘95
President & CEO
TexAgs.com
So there are going to be two main NIL components officially associated with A&M, 12th Man Plus and this?
The 12th Man Foundation has announced the discontinuation of the 12th Man+ Fund.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 9, 2023
(Release via @12thManFndtn) pic.twitter.com/JmngrHaCRY
Good for TexAgs for trying to further the competitiveness of TAMU athletics. I admire the proactive nature of the project. However, I'm not a pro sports fan, and what's the point of rooting for a college team if the players aren't here because they think TAMU is a great school with a great culture, but out for the paycheck.
Bring back college athletics.
That ship has sailed._mpaul said:
Good for TexAgs for trying to further the competitiveness of TAMU athletics. I admire the proactive nature of the project. However, I'm not a pro sports fan, and what's the point of rooting for a college team if the players aren't here because they think TAMU is a great school with a great culture, but out for the paycheck.
Bring back college athletics.
And I LOVE the name: Texas Aggies United.
Couldn't've come up with one better than that!
Probably, but that doesn't mean I have to get on the new ship. I choose just not to travel.Ag in ATL said:That ship has sailed._mpaul said:
Good for TexAgs for trying to further the competitiveness of TAMU athletics. I admire the proactive nature of the project. However, I'm not a pro sports fan, and what's the point of rooting for a college team if the players aren't here because they think TAMU is a great school with a great culture, but out for the paycheck.
Bring back college athletics.
I mean, haven't we already hauled in top talent? What is NIL going to accomplish that we haven't accomplished already?
I don't think recruiting is holding us back.
...and so have some of us.Ag in ATL said:That ship has sailed._mpaul said:
Good for TexAgs for trying to further the competitiveness of TAMU athletics. I admire the proactive nature of the project. However, I'm not a pro sports fan, and what's the point of rooting for a college team if the players aren't here because they think TAMU is a great school with a great culture, but out for the paycheck.
Bring back college athletics.
And yet, here you are.AgDotCom said:...and so have some of us.Ag in ATL said:That ship has sailed._mpaul said:
Good for TexAgs for trying to further the competitiveness of TAMU athletics. I admire the proactive nature of the project. However, I'm not a pro sports fan, and what's the point of rooting for a college team if the players aren't here because they think TAMU is a great school with a great culture, but out for the paycheck.
Bring back college athletics.
Thanks for the info, I completely missed that when it happened.ooshwa said:
12thMan+ was discontinuedThe 12th Man Foundation has announced the discontinuation of the 12th Man+ Fund.
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) August 9, 2023
(Release via @12thManFndtn) pic.twitter.com/JmngrHaCRY
These NIL collectives exist because we want to ensure we continue to bring in top talent, regardless of who the head coach is. I understand if you're frustrated right now (pretty sure we all are), but the need for talent never stops in the SEC. The ones who internalize this the quickest will always remain competitive.jmsrz said:
So, how much would it take for Texas A&M Football to be relevant?
I mean, haven't we already hauled in top talent? What is NIL going to accomplish that we haven't accomplished already?
I don't think recruiting is holding us back.
About - Texas Aggies United (texags.com)
WatchOle said:
Yes, Texas Aggies United is a collective. TexAgs does not operate the collective. We've partnered with them on a site, content, and some administration items. Check out more here in the FAQs:
About - Texas Aggies United (texags.com)
Can you tell us who the "we" are? Who is the head of this organization and who is on the management team (CEO, President, CFO, VPs)?
I looked at your website and didn't find any of this information. Thanks!
I hate pro sports. Bring back college athletics. Bring back athletes that really want to be Aggies.Sethtevious said:These NIL collectives exist because we want to ensure we continue to bring in top talent, regardless of who the head coach is. I understand if you're frustrated right now (pretty sure we all are), but the need for talent never stops in the SEC. The ones who internalize this the quickest will always remain competitive.jmsrz said:
So, how much would it take for Texas A&M Football to be relevant?
Or is it a legitimate business of some type with a web page that introduces their management team with pictures and bios describing their backgrounds, qualifications, and experience?
I agree on the above questions. Have not seen any answers.AGDAD14 said:WatchOle said:
Yes, Texas Aggies United is a collective. TexAgs does not operate the collective. We've partnered with them on a site, content, and some administration items. Check out more here in the FAQs:
About - Texas Aggies United (texags.com)
Can you tell us who the "we" are? Who is the head of this organization and who is on the management team (CEO, President, CFO, VPs)?
I looked at your website and didn't find any of this information. Thanks!
Also:
I am a bit confused about the seemingly duplicated efforts of TAU and the 12th Man Foundation.
Is a contribution to either TAU or 12th Man Foundation (or both) tax deductable?
The TMF shares information regarding their trustees, executives, staff, annual revenue and expenses, and use of the donated funds.
_mpaul said:
Good for TexAgs for trying to further the competitiveness of TAMU athletics. I admire the proactive nature of the project. However, I'm not a pro sports fan, and what's the point of rooting for a college team if the players aren't here because they think TAMU is a great school with a great culture, but out for the paycheck.
Bring back college athletics.
It's really cute of you to think that players weren't paid before NIL.
Pick your most favorite Aggie athlete from the past 40 years and I can all but guarantee he/she didn't choose A&M solely based off it being a great school with great culture.
Last year was supposed be the year of top talent at A^M. This year that top talent left A&M like rats on a sinking ship! I don't follow pro athletics, I'm about to quit semi pro college athletics. This NIL and transfer portal business is ruining amateur college athletics.Sethtevious said:These NIL collectives exist because we want to ensure we continue to bring in top talent, regardless of who the head coach is. I understand if you're frustrated right now (pretty sure we all are), but the need for talent never stops in the SEC. The ones who internalize this the quickest will always remain competitive.jmsrz said:
So, how much would it take for Texas A&M Football to be relevant?
I mean, haven't we already hauled in top talent? What is NIL going to accomplish that we haven't accomplished already?
I don't think recruiting is holding us back.
Our family were Hog fans before becoming Aggies, so we still have connections. This link was accompanied by a letter from the chancellor/president and AD. Have you heard from our Chancellor or President? They also talk about how it benefits the state and local economies. We hear how it benefits Texags. Such a contrast.
https://arkansasedgenil.com/pages/drive-for-5