The impending settlement of the House v. NCAA case that took place Thursday, May 23 is set to dramatically reshape the landscape of college athletics. Central to the case is the implementation of a revenue-sharing model where, according to a CBS Sports article, athletes would receive compensation not only for the use of their names,Continue reading “House v. NCAA Lawsuit Expected to End College Athletics Amateurism Model”
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NCAA Now Providing NIL Services with the help of Teamworks
As of yesterday morning, the NCAA announced their selection for the company that will help them provide NIL management services. Let’s talk about who they chose, what this deal entails, and what it means for the NIL industry. In a bid to navigate the complex terrain of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for student-athletes,Continue reading “NCAA Now Providing NIL Services with the help of Teamworks”
Virginia Becomes the First State in History to Allow Schools to Pay Athletes for NIL
As of yesterday morning, April 18, Virginia has enacted a pioneering law allowing their colleges/universities to compensate athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, signaling a notable progression towards the commercialization of college sports. Beginning July 1, this legislation stands as the first of its kind to prevent NCAA penalties against schools compensating athletesContinue reading “Virginia Becomes the First State in History to Allow Schools to Pay Athletes for NIL”
With the Growing NIL Industry, Athletes are in Need of Financial Literacy Now More than Ever
In the wake of the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) era, college athletes are facing a novel challenge: managing their finances. With newfound opportunities to monetize their personal brands, these athletes are stepping into a realm where financial literacy is crucial. However, it’s not uncommon to find athletes ill-equipped to navigate this landscape, lacking both knowledgeContinue reading “With the Growing NIL Industry, Athletes are in Need of Financial Literacy Now More than Ever”
Let’s Talk About Ted Cruz’s NIL Roundtable
On March 12th, Senator Ted Cruz hosted a roundtable concerning the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) legislation on college sports. Let’s break down who was there, what was discussed, and what it means for the evolution of NIL athletes. Cruz, alongside former NFL player Tim Tebow and college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit, ledContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Ted Cruz’s NIL Roundtable”
We Broke Down GHSA’s Appendix ‘N’ So You Don’t Have To
Appendix ‘N’ of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) provides guidelines that student-athletes must follow when engaging in any Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities. For student-athletes to benefit from any commercial partnerships in compliance with GHSA regulations, Appendix ‘N’ states that certain conditions must be met. The first restriction asserts compensation should not beContinue reading “We Broke Down GHSA’s Appendix ‘N’ So You Don’t Have To”
10,000+ college athletes have granted EA Sports their NIL to be used in new video game
EA Sports, the popular video game developer, just announced over 10,000 college athletes have opted in to be included in their forthcoming EA Sports College Football 25 video game. This decision comes after the NCAA announced its groundbreaking policy change allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This move signifiesContinue reading “10,000+ college athletes have granted EA Sports their NIL to be used in new video game”
NCAA is Seeking Vendors’ Bid Proposals for NIL Software
Just this morning, Pete Nakos of On3 released an article revealing what many of us have been expecting to occur since NIL’s emergence into collegiate athletics. Following their decision to enact NIL transparency and consumer protection initiatives as of this past January, the NCAA Division I Council has officially started accepting bids from platforms andContinue reading “NCAA is Seeking Vendors’ Bid Proposals for NIL Software”
Tennessee Court Tackles the Debate: Are College Athletes Employees or Not?
The NCAA is Knoxville’s most public nemesis now that it has opened a second probe into the Vols. This time, the dispute is on the name, image, and likeness rules, which UT found to be, at best, ambiguous. However, players in college football are increasingly considering unionization and becoming employees. There are hints that theContinue reading “Tennessee Court Tackles the Debate: Are College Athletes Employees or Not?”
UT’s Colin Simmons Wastes No Time Hopping on the NIL Bandwagon
Colin Simmons, a 5-Star Plus+ football recruit, recently touched down in Austin to begin his athletic career with the University of Texas this coming spring; however, that’s not the only thing Simmons is pursuing this year. Upon his emergence into college athletics, he was also granted permission to take advantage of any and all NILContinue reading “UT’s Colin Simmons Wastes No Time Hopping on the NIL Bandwagon”
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