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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/05/09/ncaa-nil-guidelines-next-steps/
It appears that compensation for college athletes' NILs is inevitable. The NCAA has acknowledged that such payments are about to be implemented whether it likes it or not. So, predictably, the self-appointed stewards of the rights of so-call amateurs are hustling to try to assert whatever control they can before push comes to shove. Per the WaPo essay cited above, meetings are already scheduled by the NCAA to try and influence what is seen as a possibly “existential” threat. Whatever happens, the courts will probably decide whether a continued monopoly of students' rights to share in the wealth they help create will be permitted. Pandora's Box is creaking open.
The article notes that 13 states have already passed legislation permitting athletes to monetize their NILs. There is, however, a lack of coordination among these: some will apply soon while others are put off for the future. It's difficult to imagine that some athletes will be able to benefit right away and others will not. Clearly a uniform process is needed covering everyone. And it needs to happen soon.
I imagine that athletes will be able to advertise products and/or support causes for pay. Will this include footwear (aka/the Big Bucks)? Will we see a Paige Bueckers sneaker? An Azzi Fudd line of clothing? A Dawn Staley (approved) basketball?
Certainly there can be no monetary incentives in recruiting, although schools that get maximum media exposure may benefit. How many women have announced the decision to go to UConn because it maximizes their chances of playing professionally? Training and exposure are the Husky enticements.
I suppose that we need to give up the idea that student-athletes exist solely to entertain us exclusive of their personal interests and ambitions.
Can you suggest a list of wcbb players who would benefit most from compensation? Slim, for sure, and who else?
It appears that compensation for college athletes' NILs is inevitable. The NCAA has acknowledged that such payments are about to be implemented whether it likes it or not. So, predictably, the self-appointed stewards of the rights of so-call amateurs are hustling to try to assert whatever control they can before push comes to shove. Per the WaPo essay cited above, meetings are already scheduled by the NCAA to try and influence what is seen as a possibly “existential” threat. Whatever happens, the courts will probably decide whether a continued monopoly of students' rights to share in the wealth they help create will be permitted. Pandora's Box is creaking open.
The article notes that 13 states have already passed legislation permitting athletes to monetize their NILs. There is, however, a lack of coordination among these: some will apply soon while others are put off for the future. It's difficult to imagine that some athletes will be able to benefit right away and others will not. Clearly a uniform process is needed covering everyone. And it needs to happen soon.
I imagine that athletes will be able to advertise products and/or support causes for pay. Will this include footwear (aka/the Big Bucks)? Will we see a Paige Bueckers sneaker? An Azzi Fudd line of clothing? A Dawn Staley (approved) basketball?
Certainly there can be no monetary incentives in recruiting, although schools that get maximum media exposure may benefit. How many women have announced the decision to go to UConn because it maximizes their chances of playing professionally? Training and exposure are the Husky enticements.
I suppose that we need to give up the idea that student-athletes exist solely to entertain us exclusive of their personal interests and ambitions.
Can you suggest a list of wcbb players who would benefit most from compensation? Slim, for sure, and who else?
