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Buga Nation is now selling clothing apparel
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:44 pm
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:44 pm
Hopefully all necessary steps have been taken to ensure that this will not violate some small, unknown clause in the NCAA's mythical rule book.
What are the Rant's thoughts about this?
I think it is a great idea. Kid will a crap load of money if he is the real deal. The question is, how does he keep himself from getting in trouble with benefits he will receive from the merchandise ? Set up Buga Nation LLC and have it operate as an S Corp with earnings flow through his parents tax return?
Photo taken from "Instagram"
Eta better picture
What are the Rant's thoughts about this?
I think it is a great idea. Kid will a crap load of money if he is the real deal. The question is, how does he keep himself from getting in trouble with benefits he will receive from the merchandise ? Set up Buga Nation LLC and have it operate as an S Corp with earnings flow through his parents tax return?
Photo taken from "Instagram"
Eta better picture
This post was edited on 1/30/14 at 8:40 pm
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Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:45 pm to catfish 62
And not a single purple or gold shirt. 
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:45 pm to catfish 62
Well..... He gone
This post was edited on 1/30/14 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:46 pm to catfish 62
That just screams bad idea.
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:46 pm to catfish 62
as long as he isn't directly benefiting from it. but in reality, it's his thing though, i'm not sure on the offcial rules
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:47 pm to catfish 62
Ehhhh I guess it's not a violation don't really know
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:48 pm to catfish 62
#suspect
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:48 pm to catfish 62
very bad idea
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:49 pm to catfish 62
This won't end well
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:49 pm to catfish 62
My guess is, his parents are behind this. Which would make it legal. But its the NCAA so who fricking knows.
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:51 pm to catfish 62
Through his parents.
I'll be getting the purple one.
I'll be getting the purple one.
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:52 pm to catfish 62
Where do i buy one?
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:53 pm to catfish 62
As long as it doesn't contain his likeness, name and he doesn't participate in direct marketing, I don't see a problem.
Posted on 1/30/14 at 4:54 pm to catfish 62
Is their a rule against owning a business as a college athlete?
I know you cant profit off your own image as a college football player but i dont think Buga has a direct connection to LSU or him.
I know you cant profit off your own image as a college football player but i dont think Buga has a direct connection to LSU or him.
Posted on 1/30/14 at 5:03 pm to catfish 62
Bad idea. Really bad idea.
Posted on 1/30/14 at 5:04 pm to catfish 62
If it originated as... say... his parents' idea anyway, and he just repeats the phrase or something like that, then if the parents want to sell shirts, etc. I don't see an issue as long as they run it, maintain the books, etc, and LF doesn't have an official connection. The product doesn't infringe on anything LSU, and LF already has a history of making that hand gesture, so he shouldn't have to stop, unless the proprietor of the business (his parents) insist he stop for improperly using their intellectual property. I don't know the details, though, so may be wrong and am only speculating on the legal angle.
In any case, I find it a lot less flagrant than... I don't know... Saban giving high school girls jobs in the athletic dept... when those girls happen to be dating recruits; or hiring fathers and uncles of other recruits when those players become high profile.
LSU's compliance dept. is definitely proactive (to the point of being antagonistic), so I'm sure they will ensure that there isn't an issue here.
In any case, I find it a lot less flagrant than... I don't know... Saban giving high school girls jobs in the athletic dept... when those girls happen to be dating recruits; or hiring fathers and uncles of other recruits when those players become high profile.
LSU's compliance dept. is definitely proactive (to the point of being antagonistic), so I'm sure they will ensure that there isn't an issue here.
Posted on 1/30/14 at 5:14 pm to catfish 62
We're so fricked
Posted on 1/30/14 at 5:21 pm to catfish 62
College athletes can't earn money?
Posted on 1/30/14 at 5:26 pm to catfish 62
The mere fact that something like this could actually be a problem royally annoys me.
I mean, so what if he wanted to sell gear with something he could've easily trademarked by now. I guess the idea is some LSU booster could "buy" their apparel and somehow they all get a couple Gs in their pockets of profit or something under the table or whatever.
A real sweetener to get players to commit. Make a catchphrase or brand name, ???, profit!
Only the ??? is "Go to LSU."
I mean, so what if he wanted to sell gear with something he could've easily trademarked by now. I guess the idea is some LSU booster could "buy" their apparel and somehow they all get a couple Gs in their pockets of profit or something under the table or whatever.
A real sweetener to get players to commit. Make a catchphrase or brand name, ???, profit!
Only the ??? is "Go to LSU."
Posted on 1/30/14 at 5:32 pm to catfish 62
How are you people saying this is a bad idea?
He trademarked the slogan; he's selling his merchandise; he's promoting the image; he's not promoting himself.
The NCAA can go frick themselves if they think he is receiving improper benefits from this.
He trademarked the slogan; he's selling his merchandise; he's promoting the image; he's not promoting himself.
The NCAA can go frick themselves if they think he is receiving improper benefits from this.
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