NCAA D1 Council Recommendations For NCAA Board to Adopt Regarding NIL
If adopted by the board, the temporary action would remain in place until federal legislation or new NCAA rules are adopted. The policy provides the following guidance to member schools, student-athletes and their families:
- College athletes can engage in NIL activities that are consistent with the law of the state where the school is located. Colleges and universities are responsible for determining whether those activities are consistent with state law.
- Student-athletes who attend a school in a state without a NIL law can engage in this type of activity without violating NCAA rules related to name, image and likeness.
- College athletes can use a professional services provider for NIL activities.
- Student-athletes should report NIL activities consistent with state law or school and conference requirements to their school.
With the NIL interim policy, schools and conferences may choose to adopt their own policies.
Student-athletes who attend a school in a state without a NIL law can engage in this type of activity without violating NCAA rules related to name, image and likeness.
What does this mean? Comply with the law. If there is no law then follow nonexistent NCAA regulations? Did the recommend any new regulations even if temporary until a final set can be finalized after federal laws come out?
Basically, the NCAA is suspending all of their rules related to name, image and likeness. So if there are no state rules there are also no NCAA rules and people can engage in whatever NIL activities they would like.
This sounds like an overly desperate attempt by the NCAA to remain relevant in an era in which they clearly are not relevant.
The NCAA rule is "follow the laws." They are bringing absolutely nothing to the table at this point. At least before they pretended have a purpose.
NCAA just opened up Pandora's box. I think it's great. If things get too out of control and certain schools are obviously cheating and coordinating with the businesses offering NIL they can reign it in a bit. Jonathan Givony already reporting that some basketball players will be offered money comparable to G League Ignite which means 500k +. Not surprising, Big apparel and soft drink companies are going to want to get in on these players while they're still in college on relatively cheap marketing deals. I'm sure we'll see a basketball player land a 7 figure deal by the start of the college basketball season.
For in-depth discussion, check out the previously posted Diary piece by umgoblue11.
Graham Mertz is ready!
Coming soon - Graham Mertz.
It just doesn't resonate. It might as well be "Coming Soon - Inconvenient Pustules"
And we're off to the races!
*Michigan money cannon turns and prepares to fire*
Ive got a bad feeling UM fans are going to be very disappointed in what happens going forward. A full state of Ohio vs a shared state of Michigan is going to be one hell of a handicap (once again).
The Michigan fan/alumni base is not limited to the state of Michigan. Most of the money cannons are firing from the coasts, FYI. I think we'll be OK here.
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What coast based businesses are going to be hiring our players for sponsorship? Do you see big deals on the table now that our players are in the NFL? Now that the NCAA is out of the way I still dont see our players in national advertising like Peppers, Gary, etc. Why would our yet to be top players be more sought after than our NFL players are now? Ill believe it when I see it. You are going to be greatly disappointed when its more of the same Im afraid.
- If your state has a law, follow it and make money
- If your state doesn't have a law, who cares, make money
- Please tell the schools and conferences how you are making money.
- Schools and conferences, please make sure they are following the rules when making money.
These rules have been developed and disseminated for use by the SEC, Clemson, and OSU. Implement as you see fit.
First order of business is that the Michigan legislature needs to make the previously passed NIL law effective immediately.
Based on this, it sounds like there's no need to hurry.
Exactly, no rules probably better than what Michigan passed.
I see what you mean, better to just let it be totally unregulated as long as possible? Since OH's law is kicking in this year, does that mean advantage Michigan?
Presumably, yes. If NCAA says there are no NIL rules (which is what they've just said) then there's nothing needed from the state at this point in time.
RIP, college sports. Great fun while it lasted.