Matthew Sluka leaves UNLV: NIL collective denies offering $100K to QB, school calls demands ‘implied threats’

UNLV’s NIL collective responded in force Wednesday to the insulation that it left compensation promises to former Rebels quarterback Matthew Sluka unfulfilled, claiming in a statement that “there were no formal NIL offers made during Mr. Sluka’s recruitment process.” 

Blueprint Sports — which handles UNLV’s NIL operation — contends it is up to date all its monetary obligations to the university’s athletes. 

“We want to address the recent developments surrounding Matthew Sluka and his decision to redshirt for the remainder of the year,” the company’s statement read. “To clarify, there were no formal NIL offers made during Mr. Sluka’s recruitment process. Additionally, Friends of UNILV did not finalize or agree to any NIL offers while he was part of the team, aside from a completed community engagement event over the summer. At Blueprint Sports and Friends of UNILV, we take our commitments very seriously. We would like to emphasize that we have upheld all Friends of UNILV contracts this season, and have not defaulted on any agreements with Mr. Sluka. Our commitment to supporting Rebel student-athletes remains unwavering, and we are dedicated to maintaining the integrity of our programs.”

UNLV also released a statement Wednesday afternoon, calling demands from Sluka’s camp a “violation of NCAA pay-for-play rules.”

“Football player Matthew Sluka’s representative made financial demands upon the university and its NIL collective in order to continue playing. UNLV Athletics interpreted these demands as a violation of the NCAA pay-for-play rules, as well as Nevada state law,” the statement read. “UNLV does not engage in such activity, nor does it respond to implied threats. UNLV has honored all previously agreed-upon scholarships for…

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Author : David Cobb

Publish date : 2024-09-25 20:06:25

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