For the Love of the Game $$$! 

Today’s college football all-stars are trading team loyalty for guap!  

Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said of hard work prevailing above all else: “The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there.”  

Or – he got there via his own private jet.  

The NCAA playbook has changed. Our brand-new June 2026 Socionomist cover story “Show Us the Money” explores the runaway trend of high-school and college football players being poached with 7-figure NIL deals.  

The million-dollar question is: Why! 

Read this report, along with part 2 of our series “Bigger Brother.” Turns out, the U.S. government surveilling its own citizens is as American as apple pie. Plus an “On Our Radar”section you won’t want to miss.  

 Enjoy the complete issue today for just $30!