That is the story I heard from a good source. Still could be wrong, but the person who said it would likely know.
I’m not questioning your source, and it also sounds consistent with what Richie reported in the podcast.
That said - put yourself in Mag’s position for a minute and assume that, money aside, the idea of playing in the background of the Ace / Dylan frosh show wasn’t what you wanted for your final year of college. That’s probably not something your going to admit publicly or want your handlers broadcasting if you even share it with them.
Of course - we have no idea. Maybe that wasn’t an issue for Mag at all - I’m just saying that if that was a deterrent, it likely wouldn’t come out and would’ve been framed the same way - just part of the NIL musical chairs. Point being - I think the word leaked it the public was going to be about money regardless of whether it was truly the main motivator. Thats all.
