Ball ahead of brand: UNC football players back Mack Brown’s NIL endorsement deals slogan

Posted Jul 21, 2021
As members of the North Carolina football team have begun to explore the uncharted waters of name, image, and likeness endorsements, coach Mack Brown has used his own marketing slogan, a message to heed amid this new era of merchandising. Don’t let your brand get ahead of your ball. It’s a talking point that has resonated among the Tar Heels. (New Bern Sun Journal)

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