Oregon State Shakes Up Sports Leadership and NIL Deal

Oregon State University is making big changes in its sports department. They are saying goodbye to Brent Blaylock, their deputy athletic director. At the same time, they are looking closely at their deal with Blueprint Sports, a company that helps manage NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals for athletes. This deal might be over soon. Blaylock joined Oregon State in 2024 after working at the University of Arizona. He recently talked to the media about the school's deal with Blueprint, which has been controversial. But now, he's leaving, and no one knows why. The school is also ending its deal with Blueprint, but the details are still unclear. Scott Barnes, the athletic director, said the Blueprint deal is just a small part of their NIL plans. He claims that money from other sources is much bigger. But not everyone agrees. Kyle Bjornstad, who started Dam Nation (a group that helps athletes with NIL deals), quit after the Blueprint deal. He said he didn't have other options when Blueprint took over Dam Nation. Things are tough for Oregon State right now. They are joining a new sports conference, and they are also dealing with a big lawsuit from a former coach. On top of that, their football team is not doing well this season. They have only won one game so far. The school is also dealing with a lawsuit from a former coach. And their football team is struggling, with only one win this season. They are set to play Washington State soon, but fans are not expecting a big win.