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Oregon State Fires Deputy AD Amid NIL Controversy

10/28/2025

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Oregon State University will terminate Deputy Athletic Director Brent Blaylock amid scrutiny of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Blueprint Sports.
Blaylock joined OSU in May 2024.
He oversaw the Blueprint Sports NIL partnership, which drew backlash after a negative report.
The departure follows Dam Nation founder Kyle Bjornstad's resignation and a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from former rowing coach Gabriel Winkler.
The reasons for Blaylock's exit remain unclear.

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Oregon State University will terminate Deputy Athletic Director Brent Blaylock amid scrutiny of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Blueprint Sports.
Blaylock joined OSU in May 2024.
He oversaw the Blueprint Sports NIL partnership, which drew backlash after a negative report.
The departure follows Dam Nation founder Kyle Bjornstad's resignation and a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from former rowing coach Gabriel Winkler.
The reasons for Blaylock's exit remain unclear.