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Glasco argued that the focus on Canady's compensation overshadows her athletic achievements and perpetuates gender inequality in sports.
He emphasized the significant value Canady brought to the team, exceeding the financial investment of her NIL deal.
Glasco advocated for clearer rules and guidelines surrounding NIL deals in the future.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Even after the Texas Tech softball team's season came to a bitter end in the finals of the Women's College World Series, Gerry Glasco had to be asked about NiJaree Canady's name, image and likeness deal.
Since Canady's arrival last July, she and her head coach have fielded question after question about the nature of the agreement with The Matador Club — most from national outlets who dropped in on the Red Raiders