The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that college athletes could profit off their NIL in addition to their athletic scholarships. The NCAA had no choice but to let it happen. Try to control it and they will of course be labeled as a racist organization. They claim that the previous scholarship system was simply a contract of physical servitude. The whole thing makes college athletics a sham. If I was on the Board of Trustees at a college I would eliminate all college athletics and get back to being an academic organization. This crap is only going to get worse, and those contributing to NIL organizations will only be required to reach deeper and deeper into their pockets. I’d rather send my money to Samaritan’s Purse.
The NCAA has pretty much given up. The Supreme Court in NCAA v. Alston allowed this and the NCAA allowed the case to get to the Supreme Court. Litigation malpractice of the worst kind. Since they lost NIL, they just aren't even trying anymore. They were not all that good when they were trying.
Dont just blame the NCAA. Blame all the activists who begged for this crap. Its just pro football now. And I hate pro football. 20 years ago that UGA vs Ohio St battle would’ve been won mostly by which team the kid liked more as he grew up or which offered the degree he wants. Now its just which fans can throw the most cash at him
Historically because no 18/19 yr old would ever be physically ready for the NFL. However the NFL has softened their league so absurdly w rules, now they probably could
Agree. It just seems like a good workaround to the athlete having to go through college to get to the NFL. If you free them up from high school, then it's a choice and their freewill. If you're good enough, you can bounce to the big leagues. You otherwise work yourself up the ladder. College would operate just like any corporation. We will compensate you a reasonable amount for your services. The CEO (University in this case) then gets the remainder of profits. That's life in a capitalistic society. There's now no argument to be made by the woke crowd.
The bigger traditional programs have no interest in leveling the playing field with everyone else.
The incentive is that core college football interest will collapse and they know it. No one wants to watch the best team money can buy win championships. Also, as noted above, the players within these teams will likely revolt. No one wants to block for the multi-million dollar man.
The "best team money can buy" makes me think of the dumpster fire Texas A&M is right now. That school has more oil money to throw around than any other I know of. Yet, they are coached by a buffoon and the kids see it and are now jumping ship. Last I saw they had 22 players in the portal. They cashed their NIL checks and are like cya...pretty funny if you ask me.
I posted long ago that this would happen and suggested that the nfl should just start minor league football and leave the STUDENT ATHLETES alone! Only about 2% of college players go to the nfl so why do the 98% have to be subjected to the whims of the ELITES?? I would probably not watch the nfl semi's any more than I do the nfl - which is NEVER since kapadink! BUT, I WOULD continue to watch young men playing for their love of their sport and schools!
Not allowed by the Supreme Court ruling. NIL is supposedly non-University money wanting to give royalties for use of a player's likeness. Non-students would sue if the NCAA tried that.
Make a rule? Haha…rules do not have to be followed when no consequences. Also, can’t be enforced unless each recruit has a guardian angel.
Nobody follows rules … or laws anymore. Corrupt government = corrupt society.
