The Massachusetts Collective - NIL initiative

[Juice Stand]

From the front page of their website

NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Collective Supporting University of Massachusetts Basketball Athletes (MBB & WBB).

From their "about" section

The Massachusetts Collective Supports both the Mens and Womens Basketball Programs.

From their FAQ section

What sport does The Massachusetts Collective Support?
Mens and Womens Basketball at the University of Massachuetts. As the NIL landscape evolves over time, The Massachusetts Collective will evaluate opportunities to incorporate additional athletic programs.

I just don't understand how you can say you support both programs and schedule an event during a women's home game against a top division foe. If it was a scheduling snafu, say as much and move on. There's some mud slinging and infighting from both sides and it sucks. We're all on the same damn team folks. I'll be at the women's game, supporting them the best way I know how.

[dennisdent]

From the front page of their website

NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Collective Supporting University of Massachusetts Basketball Athletes (MBB & WBB).

From their "about" section

The Massachusetts Collective Supports both the Mens and Womens Basketball Programs.

From their FAQ section

What sport does The Massachusetts Collective Support?
Mens and Womens Basketball at the University of Massachuetts. As the NIL landscape evolves over time, The Massachusetts Collective will evaluate opportunities to incorporate additional athletic programs.

I just don't understand how you can say you support both programs and schedule an event during a women's home game against a top division foe. If it was a scheduling snafu, say as much and move on. There's some mud slinging and infighting from both sides and it sucks. We're all on the same damn team folks. I'll be at the women's game, supporting them the best way I know how.

This topic wasn't started by the Collective so why don't you contact them directly and ask these questions? Pat has already stated that it is 90% focused on the men's program right now.

[Juice Stand]

Then say it on your, I don't know, website? I applaud the leaders of the collective for what they do, as many have said, it's a volunteer effort. But plain and simple, the event today is the opposite of supporting the women.

I've said my piece. I'm moving on. See you all at the doubleheader today. Go Umass.

[Old Cage]

DD - All I did was state an opinion! You have no right or ability to say whether I am wrong! I am not anti-Collective. You are trying to make a mountain out of molehill. Juice - See you at the doubleheader!

[dennisdent]

DD - All I did was state an opinion! You have no right or ability to say whether I am wrong! I am not anti-Collective. You are trying to make a mountain out of molehill.

You started it by your first post criticizing the meet-up's time by "making a mountain out of molehill!" I do apologize for coming back so strong towards you on my last post.

Go UMass!

[69MG]

Sorry to say that this thread should be about getting us all together and it has turned into one of the most asinine discussions on UMassHoops. For the record I am a member of The Court Club and The Collective. My 2 cents is that this event could have (not should have) been scheduled from noon-2:00 and the world of UMassHoops would be a happier place.

[Floyd]

I think everyone should do a shot of tequila between games and "just get along"

That being said, I think OC's opinion was more about the women's support than criticizing the Collective. Pretty smart, reasonable guy who, from the little I know, is pretty supportive of all things UMass

[wmmmfan]

Sorry to say that this thread should be about getting us all together and it has turned into one of the most asinine discussions on UMassHoops. For the record I am a member of The Court Club and The Collective. My 2 cents is that this event could have (not should have) been scheduled from noon-2:00 and the world of UMassHoops would be a happier place.

+1

[SignMan]

I think everyone should do a shot of tequila between games and "just get along"

That being said, I think OC's opinion was more about the women's support than criticizing the Collective. Pretty smart, reasonable guy who, from the little I know, is pretty supportive of all things UMass

Excellent idea re the tequila, add t frozen strawberry margarita.

Did that last nite watching the sunset between Montserrat and Redonda, and the nite before, with the Green Flash an added bonus.

[umasscollective]

We have some Educational Member Recruiting events coming up. You can view the schedule of the events here: https://www.themasscollective.com/member-recruitment

If you have questions about the Collective or NIL, please participate in one of these events! Events are held both online and in person so we can try and reach everyone.

Go UMass!

[umasscollective]

We have some Educational Member Recruiting events coming up. You can view the schedule of the events here: https://www.themasscollective.com/member-recruitment

If you have questions about the Collective or NIL, please participate in one of these events! Events are held both online and in person so we can try and reach everyone.

Go UMass!

[UMassfan_19]

Great pregame event yesterday. Was well attended and Carmelo and friends also joined us. Thanks to Kevin, Julia, Bob and Five College Movers for donating a ton of food for the event.

I don’t really want to speak on the scheduling conflict subject much, but I was crushed that a few folks were super negative publicly about the event. I reached out directly to one individual who was hammering us all day on twitter and my calls and texts were ignored. Absolutely incredible he wouldn’t even take my call.

I also had 46 tickets to this game. 16 Court side and 30 regular tickets. Don’t think anyone can say they came close to hosting 46 guests at the game.

I’m working 40+ hours a week on this. I love doing it, and I’m sure it won’t be the last thing that people get upset about, can’t please everyone. But I can tell you that no one will work as hard for this program to give an edge to our team and players through NIL and also a great experience to our members.

Go UMass!

You are aware that people you Dm won’t see it if they don’t follow you and it will just be in there requests also message bombing people who don’t agree with you is maybe not the best strategy

[UMassfan_19]

Great pregame event yesterday. Was well attended and Carmelo and friends also joined us. Thanks to Kevin, Julia, Bob and Five College Movers for donating a ton of food for the event.

I don’t really want to speak on the scheduling conflict subject much, but I was crushed that a few folks were super negative publicly about the event. I reached out directly to one individual who was hammering us all day on twitter and my calls and texts were ignored. Absolutely incredible he wouldn’t even take my call.

I also had 46 tickets to this game. 16 Court side and 30 regular tickets. Don’t think anyone can say they came close to hosting 46 guests at the game.

I’m working 40+ hours a week on this. I love doing it, and I’m sure it won’t be the last thing that people get upset about, can’t please everyone. But I can tell you that no one will work as hard for this program to give an edge to our team and players through NIL and also a great experience to our members.

Go UMass!

Bragging about how many guests you have is such a weird thing to do. I’ll wait for another collective led by someone who doesn’t feel the need to measure there dick to prove they are the better fan have fun playing booster

[inthescoop]

1. Own the mistake.

2. Folks need to be reasonable and acknowledge that the collective is brand new and mistakes will be made. Live and learn.

3. Apologize and say that going forward this will not happen. Compromising and community is the foundation to a collective.

[dennisdent]

Great pregame event yesterday. Was well attended and Carmelo and friends also joined us. Thanks to Kevin, Julia, Bob and Five College Movers for donating a ton of food for the event.

I don’t really want to speak on the scheduling conflict subject much, but I was crushed that a few folks were super negative publicly about the event. I reached out directly to one individual who was hammering us all day on twitter and my calls and texts were ignored. Absolutely incredible he wouldn’t even take my call.

I also had 46 tickets to this game. 16 Court side and 30 regular tickets. Don’t think anyone can say they came close to hosting 46 guests at the game.

I’m working 40+ hours a week on this. I love doing it, and I’m sure it won’t be the last thing that people get upset about, can’t please everyone. But I can tell you that no one will work as hard for this program to give an edge to our team and players through NIL and also a great experience to our members.

Go UMass!

Bragging about how many guests you have is such a weird thing to do. I’ll wait for another collective led by someone who doesn’t feel the need to measure there dick to prove they are the better fan have fun playing booster

Why wait for someone else to start one, just do it yourself? UMass athletics can use as much as support as it can get!