Dave Portnoy, Barstool Sports founder, pledges $3M annually to help U of Michigan's football team recruit a top-10 quarterback.

Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports and University of Michigan alumnus, has pledged up to $3 million annually to help the Wolverines football team acquire a top-10 quarterback from the transfer portal. Following J.J. McCarthy's departure for the NFL, Portnoy aims to enhance the team's performance. His plan includes compensating the quarterback for appearances on Barstool's podcasts, potentially qualifying as a name, image, and likeness deal.

September 26, 2024
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