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”
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Dartmouth men’s basketball team may be first labor union in college athletics history
This past Tuesday, March 5th, the Dartmouth College basketball team voted to unionize, with 13 of the 15 players in favor of the sentiment. Some say this decision marks a significant development in the ongoing debate regarding the treatment of NCAA athletes. The players have formed the Dartmouth College Basketball Players Association and have alreadyContinue reading “Dartmouth men’s basketball team may be first labor union in college athletics history”
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”
13-Year-Old Signs NIL Deal to Be the Youngest Nike Athlete in History
McKenna “Mak” Whitham, a soccer prodigy from California, recently struck a deal with Nike at just 13 years old, making her the youngest athlete to ever sign with the world’s largest athletic apparel company. It’s no wonder Nike asked Whitham to join their elite group of athlete partners, as she plays for the U.S. under-15Continue reading “13-Year-Old Signs NIL Deal to Be the Youngest Nike Athlete in History”
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”
The NIL Debate Sparks the Question: Should Collegiate Athletes Be Considered Employees?
The House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce held the 11th NIL Congressional hearing on January 18th, 2024 that debated several topics regarding collegiate name, image, and likeness (NIL). However, it’s uncertain that this hearing actually had any influence on whether or not a federal NIL law will be passed. The one thing that wasContinue reading “The NIL Debate Sparks the Question: Should Collegiate Athletes Be Considered Employees?”
Will Florida High School Athletes Finally Gain NIL Access?
As of 2024, over half of all U.S. states have granted their high school athletes permission to take advantage of NIL deals. However, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) still remains undecided on this front and does not allow their high school athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL)- yet, that is.Continue reading “Will Florida High School Athletes Finally Gain NIL Access?”
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