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99-Year-Old Buffs Superfan Peggy Coppom Gets NIL Deal with Blenders Eyewear

A Heartfelt Story

In a heartwarming story, Peggy Coppom, a 99-year-old megafan of the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Buffs), has become the face of Blenders Eyewear's latest campaign.

Deion Sanders, head football coach at CU and known as "Coach Prime," played a significant role in brokering the deal.

Historic NIL Deal

Coppom's NIL (name, image, and likeness) deal is historic as she is the oldest known person to secure such an agreement.

Blenders Eyewear announced the deal through a press release, stating that Coppom will be featured on various marketing campaigns, including social media and in-store displays.

Shining in Boulder

Coppom is well-known in Boulder for her unwavering support of the Buffaloes.

She has been a season ticket holder for 20 years and can often be seen cheering on the team at CU sporting events.

This NIL deal gives Coppom a unique opportunity to further engage with the Buffs community.