1889 Collective Relaunch with Tommy Kimmel | Fall Camp Updates
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Tommy Kimmel reveals how Idaho's NIL collective fights to keep players from rivals like Montana State.
Hosts Brian Marceau and Dallas Hammer, with producer Martin Hiemstra, welcome Tommy Kimmel to discuss the 1889 Collective's relaunch. Kimmel shares his Vandal background and how he and Jack Hatton built the website using Squarespace to simplify donations. He details donation options, emphasizing that even small contributions help Idaho compete in NIL against FCS rivals. The hosts demonstrate the website's simplicity by making live donations. Kimmel talks about collaborating with coaches like Thomas Ford and community outreach efforts, noting positive feedback. He addresses Idaho's decision not to opt into the House settlement and splits workload with Hatton. The second half shifts to fall camp updates from Hiemstra, who attended practices. He praises quarterback Joshua Wood's athleticism and passing zip, suggesting a more explosive offense. Hiemstra discusses the offensive line's stability and defensive strengths, particularly the defensive line with transfers like Maurice Himes. He mentions linebackers Dylan Lane and Cruz Hepburn, and uncertainties in the secondary. The episode wraps with a snake draft tease for next week's Big Sky preview and a tribute to former coach Dan Cozzetto.
