Hooters Inks Seven Mizzou O-Linemen To NIL Deal

Hooters announced they have signed fifty-one offensive linesmen to NIL deals. What is a NIL deal? A NIL deal means name, image, likeness. A topic that has been much debated for decades came to a head last year, and on July 1 2021, the NCAA allowed college athletes to receive compensation, in a variety of ways, including money. Hooters, a national restaurant chain has announced agreements with several college football players, including seven players from the University of Missouri.

Hooters waitress Liberty Phan carries out a Buffalo Platter of wings Friday afternoon and the new restaurant on Call Field Road. The eatery opened Monday and Friday was their first day for lunch service.Hooters Opens 1 /

Armand Membou, Luke Griffin, Connor Tollison, Bobby Lawrence, Javon Foster, Drake Heismeyer and Ej Ndoma-Ogar have signed on with Hooters. The company wanting to focus on offensive line units as opposed to just individual players. This is a them throughout may of the SEC schools.

The players are expected to visit locations and use their influence to encourage fans to eat at the restaurant and online/social media branding and campaigns. This is a tremendous opportunity for the group, as offensive linemen are generally not the first stop for advertisers.

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