Media Appearances
NILnomics is a research and analytics platform covering the business of college sports. We build original data infrastructure — drawing on public filings, financial disclosures, and athletic department records across hundreds of institutions — to power in-depth reporting, interactive dashboards, and financial models. Our work helps administrators, agents, and industry leaders understand how athletic departments raise, spend, and report money. Founded by a data analyst with a PhD in NCAA financial policy, NILnomics pairs academic rigor with decision-ready analysis.
NILnomics is frequently featured in articles, podcasts, and presents to the public. Below is a list of some of these appearances. Updated as new appearances are added.
In the news
Yahoo Sports · September 26, 2026
Research paper explains Arkansas athletics’ finances
When a school's football program is in shambles the way Arkansas football currently is, fans quickly pivot from the games themselves to the questions about financing and administrative competence.
Best of Arkansas sports · septemer 21, 2026
Arkansas Football Ranks No. 3 In SEC In Key Money Metric. So Why Is The Engine Rattling?
Frustrations within the Arkansas fanbase have reached a boiling point, but the complaints go far deeper than three subpar games to open the 2026 season.
Publications & Written Features
Extra Points · May 2026
Research: Did college sports influence how schools calculated Cost of Attendance?
A summary of Greg's research from his dissertation.
NILNewsstand · April 2026 - Present
NILNewsstand Data Series (Powered by NILnomics)
Bi-weekly column & monthly podcast appearance covering the latest business issues in college athletics.
Podcast Appearances
Unilateral decision october 2026
Follow the Money: The Economics of College Athletics with Greg Chick
Is paying college athletes really causing a financial crisis, or are schools blaming players for problems that existed long before revenue sharing?
NIL Clubhouse · August 2026
Episode #39 with Greg Chick, PhD from NILnomics
Discussion about the latest NIL/revenue share payments from institutional MFRS reports.
THIS WEEK IN COLLEGE VIABILITY · JUNE 2026
What the Numbers Reveal About the Future of College Sports
The conversation explores the widening financial gap between major Power Four athletic programs and smaller colleges, the growing "pay-to-play" culture in youth and college sports, and the future of Olympic and non-revenue sports programs.
EDUCATIONAL AD · MARCH 2026
College Data Source
Greg discusses the history of NIL, the trouble with collecting finance data, and where college sports is headed.
THE STANDARD · MARCH 2026
Pulling Back the Curtain on College Sports Finances
Discussion about the data behind NIL, what NILnomics research reveals about college sports finances, and what athletes and families need to know.
BALL IS LAW · FEBRUARY 2026
The Financial Future of College Sports
Discussion about the rapidly changing financial landscape of college athletics in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era.
Dissertation
DISSERTATION · 2025
The Hunt for Prestige: An Econometric Study of the Impact of Cost of Attendance Stipends in College Football on Cost of Attendance and Student Loan Debt
Two-way fixed effects, difference-in-differences analysis of the financial effects of NCAA Cost-of-Attendance stipends across Division I athletics.
Speaking & Panels
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE · FEBRUARY 2026
Niner Knowledge: Sports Analytics in the World of NIL
In today's rapidly evolving college athletics environment, sports analytics and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) are transforming the game. During this engaging webinar, we will take a data-driven look at how these forces intersect and what they mean for recruiting, athlete opportunities and the future of college sports.
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