There was a long time when financial issues and conflicts were limited to professional players NIL changed all that. The latest and most striking example is UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka’s decision to redshirt and transfer after the team’s 3-0 start.
— Matthew Sluka (@MatthewSluka) September 25, 2024
Why Sluka is bailing on the Rebels seems to be tied to UNLV failing to deliver on promises made when the quarterback decide to transfer from Holy Cross, where he played four seasons.
Former UNLV QB Matthew Sluka’s NIL representation, Marcus Cromartie of Equity Sports, told ESPN that Sluka was verbally promised a minimum of $100,000 from a UNLV assistant coach for transferring there. None of that money was paid, per Cormartie.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) September 25, 2024
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Sluka’s stats aren’t stunning. He completed 21 of 48 passes for 318 yards and six touchdowns with one interception this season. The senior rushed 39 times for 286 yards and a score as UNLV is 3-0 for the first time since 1984.
Bob Sluka, father of UNLV QB Matthew Sluka, told ESPN that his son’s agents agreed to an NIL deal with the school back in February, never received payments despite requests and never asked for any adjustments to the original deal.
“We have no idea what the hell happened.”
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) September 25, 2024