Poke Nation September 9, 2026 - Rob Acord
Sep 11, 2026 05:04PM ● By Kelsey Swire
On this episode of Poke Nation, Jim Gazzolo and Matt Fontenot are chatting with Rob Acord, senior associate athletic director for revenue generation/NIL.
They are talking about how to work around donor fatigue and keep the revenue flowing, ways the university takes care of their donors, NIL, connecting student athletes and local businesses, and more!
Jim Gazzolo is a freelance writer who covers sports in Southwest Louisiana
Matt Fontenot is Deputy AD / MAF Executive Director - McNeese Athletics
They are talking about how to work around donor fatigue and keep the revenue flowing, ways the university takes care of their donors, NIL, connecting student athletes and local businesses, and more!
Jim Gazzolo is a freelance writer who covers sports in Southwest Louisiana
Matt Fontenot is Deputy AD / MAF Executive Director - McNeese Athletics