AlmaOtter
@almaotterotr.bsky.social
Writing Big Ten and Illinois things at @offtacklerepublic.bsky.social
Sports. Books. Bread. Beer.
He/him/mustelid
Sports. Books. Bread. Beer.
He/him/mustelid
This is a hell of a story and is, much like the NIL industry writ large, sketchy as shit!
"When sent the documents to review, he replied with a grimace emoji. “Pretty blatant, pretty bad,” Leahey added. “Woof.”
"When sent the documents to review, he replied with a grimace emoji. “Pretty blatant, pretty bad,” Leahey added. “Woof.”
The day Nico Iamaleava's NIL contract dispute broke, UCLA got $60,000 from donors.
But the school didn't have them send the money to its collective, Bruins for Life.
Instead, it had them give it to a local charity for at-risk youth.
Which is run by the founder of Bruins for Life.
But the school didn't have them send the money to its collective, Bruins for Life.
Instead, it had them give it to a local charity for at-risk youth.
Which is run by the founder of Bruins for Life.
How UCLA used a friendly charity to get tax-free NIL money
The school sent donors to a 501c3, but flagged the money for its football team.
www.foiaball.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This is a hell of a story and is, much like the NIL industry writ large, sketchy as shit!
"When sent the documents to review, he replied with a grimace emoji. “Pretty blatant, pretty bad,” Leahey added. “Woof.”
"When sent the documents to review, he replied with a grimace emoji. “Pretty blatant, pretty bad,” Leahey added. “Woof.”
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From @thumpasaurus.bsky.social, an open letter to the University of Illinois president:
"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
www.offtacklerepublic.com/my-message-t...
"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
www.offtacklerepublic.com/my-message-t...
A Message to University of Illinois President Tim Killeen
"Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team, just as a treat?"
www.offtacklerepublic.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
From @thumpasaurus.bsky.social, an open letter to the University of Illinois president:
"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
www.offtacklerepublic.com/my-message-t...
"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
www.offtacklerepublic.com/my-message-t...
Man, @thumpasaurus.bsky.social, I never thought Chase would become the face of the franchise.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Man, @thumpasaurus.bsky.social, I never thought Chase would become the face of the franchise.
Hey @actioncookbook.com, should I just assume that you’re in here right now?
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Hey @actioncookbook.com, should I just assume that you’re in here right now?
A wistful Edmund Fitzgerald day to you, @lake-superior.live and Mr. Lakebot @the.mazz.zone.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A wistful Edmund Fitzgerald day to you, @lake-superior.live and Mr. Lakebot @the.mazz.zone.
I made the stupidest/most cursed meme in honor of the Ducks v Hawks bird showdown later today.
I’m sorry.
I’m sorry.
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I made the stupidest/most cursed meme in honor of the Ducks v Hawks bird showdown later today.
I’m sorry.
I’m sorry.
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Sure, you know the Purdue Harbor from 2009. But do you know the story of the OG Harbor?
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-original...
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-original...
The Original Purdue Harbor, 1947: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
Abandon all hope, ye who enter Purdue Harbor.
www.offtacklerepublic.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Sure, you know the Purdue Harbor from 2009. But do you know the story of the OG Harbor?
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-original...
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-original...
Sure, you know the Purdue Harbor from 2009. But do you know the story of the OG Harbor?
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-original...
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-original...
The Original Purdue Harbor, 1947: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
Abandon all hope, ye who enter Purdue Harbor.
www.offtacklerepublic.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Sure, you know the Purdue Harbor from 2009. But do you know the story of the OG Harbor?
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-original...
www.offtacklerepublic.com/the-original...
Friday beers just hit different.
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Friday beers just hit different.
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Onward down the number line! Just a few teams left to preview. This time, my beloved Illinois-on-the-Danube!
#cbb
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#cbb
www.offtacklerepublic.com/b1g-basketba...
B1G Basketball Previews 2026: Illinois Fighting Illini
Sarajevo-Urbana, Illinois
www.offtacklerepublic.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Onward down the number line! Just a few teams left to preview. This time, my beloved Illinois-on-the-Danube!
#cbb
www.offtacklerepublic.com/b1g-basketba...
#cbb
www.offtacklerepublic.com/b1g-basketba...
Love everything about this. And if you were to mash up the Maccoon and Pudge, you’d get my semi-feral cat.
November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Love everything about this. And if you were to mash up the Maccoon and Pudge, you’d get my semi-feral cat.
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We've been quietly running previews of every goddang Big Ten team. Unfortunately, I've been shit at posting them here. Get it together, Sherman!
BASKETBALL PREVIEW MEGATHREAD TIME! #cbb
In reverse order of last season's rankings, we lead off with:
BASKETBALL PREVIEW MEGATHREAD TIME! #cbb
In reverse order of last season's rankings, we lead off with:
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
We've been quietly running previews of every goddang Big Ten team. Unfortunately, I've been shit at posting them here. Get it together, Sherman!
BASKETBALL PREVIEW MEGATHREAD TIME! #cbb
In reverse order of last season's rankings, we lead off with:
BASKETBALL PREVIEW MEGATHREAD TIME! #cbb
In reverse order of last season's rankings, we lead off with:
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We have friends everywhere
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
We have friends everywhere
Lake Superior remains undefeated, part 876
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Lake Superior remains undefeated, part 876
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College basketball season approaches! Let's talk Big Ten coaches, including which clipboard-toting boss you'd want for the next decade.
#cbb
www.offtacklerepublic.com/b1g-hoops-pr...
#cbb
www.offtacklerepublic.com/b1g-hoops-pr...
B1G Hoops Preview: Let's Talk Coaches
Some random, semi-informed thoughts about the guys who hold the clipboards
www.offtacklerepublic.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
College basketball season approaches! Let's talk Big Ten coaches, including which clipboard-toting boss you'd want for the next decade.
#cbb
www.offtacklerepublic.com/b1g-hoops-pr...
#cbb
www.offtacklerepublic.com/b1g-hoops-pr...
This is funniest fucking push alert I’ve ever seen.
October 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
This is funniest fucking push alert I’ve ever seen.
Brian Kelly and the Massive Buyout feels like a 1940s jazz band name.
Brian Kelly and LSU AD Scott Woodward had a heated meeting today about staff changes, and now the school may soon move on from Kelly and his massive buyout.
Story from @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Story from @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...
Brian Kelly, LSU in standoff as disagreement over staff changes leaves future murky: Sources
Kelly left the football facility, as did pretty much everyone else on the LSU staff, as they awaited resolution.
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Brian Kelly and the Massive Buyout feels like a 1940s jazz band name.
clock hit midnight for Northwestern. Preston Stone’s time as a real boy is now over. he will return to his original form as a boat shoe.
October 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
clock hit midnight for Northwestern. Preston Stone’s time as a real boy is now over. he will return to his original form as a boat shoe.
Come watch some games with us over at @offtacklerepublic.bsky.social!
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#2 Hoosiers Go For 8-0, While 5-2 Northwestern Heads to 5-2 Nebraska at N00N
And Rutgers at Purdue. Ew.
www.offtacklerepublic.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Come watch some games with us over at @offtacklerepublic.bsky.social!
www.offtacklerepublic.com/2-hoosiers-g...
www.offtacklerepublic.com/2-hoosiers-g...
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duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh stress beers
October 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
duh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh stress beers
A meme that precisely 3 people will laugh at. Eat your heart out, @chairtrophy.bsky.social.
October 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A meme that precisely 3 people will laugh at. Eat your heart out, @chairtrophy.bsky.social.
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It's $5 Bits of Broken Chair night!! If you missed our interview with @chairtrophy.bsky.social, including thoughts on the trophy from @fauxpelini.bsky.social himself, check it out!
And please donate to the good causes if you can. Fuck cancer.
www.offtacklerepublic.com/of-football-...
And please donate to the good causes if you can. Fuck cancer.
www.offtacklerepublic.com/of-football-...
Of Football and Furniture: An Interview with the Chairperson of the $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy
College football is rivalry; rivalry is lore.
www.offtacklerepublic.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It's $5 Bits of Broken Chair night!! If you missed our interview with @chairtrophy.bsky.social, including thoughts on the trophy from @fauxpelini.bsky.social himself, check it out!
And please donate to the good causes if you can. Fuck cancer.
www.offtacklerepublic.com/of-football-...
And please donate to the good causes if you can. Fuck cancer.
www.offtacklerepublic.com/of-football-...