In the months since the Supreme Court released its decision in NCAA v. Alston in June of 2021, we have seen a new market begin to form. This is, specifically, the college-athlete compensation market; more commonly known as “Name, Image, and Likeness” (“NIL”). Traditionally, the NCAA strictly governed all college-athlete compensation opportunities. However, in tune... Continue Reading →
First Ever Sports Data Partnership with NCAA-Affiliated Conference On March 9, 2022, Dr. Jon Steinbrecher, the Commissioner of the Mid-American Conference (“MAC”), announced a statistical data partnership and sponsorship deal with Genius Sports.[1] As part of the five-year agreement, the MAC is licensing its statistical data rights to Genius Sports, creating a single source to... Continue Reading →
The State of College Football Series This article is part one of a multi-part series that will highlight the current state of college football. Part II – The Significance of the SEC in College Football and What it Can Do under the New NCAA ConstitutionPart III – What does the “Alliance” between the Big Ten,... Continue Reading →
High School Athlete Compensation State high school athletic associations have long followed the NCAA’s lead in prohibiting compensation for athletes to preserve an “amateur” status.[1] With college athletes earning compensation for their likeness, the traditional concept of “amateurism” is now slowly eroding. As the conventional idea of amateurism erodes, it unearths the reality that many... Continue Reading →
This article is Part III of a four-part series discussing compensation for college athletes using their Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”). Part I – NIL: Not [necessarily] Incorporated in Legislation. What Student-Athletes Should Know.[1] Part II – Proactive v. Reactive: Challenging Athletic Departments to Recognize the Realities that the Name, Image, and Likeness Market Introduce.[2]... Continue Reading →
College sports are drastically changing. Since the NCAA lifted its ban against student-athletes earning compensation for their Name, Image, and Likeness, we have seen a much more student-focused approach to recruiting. In addition, the new immediate eligibility for transfer students now means that the transfer portal can be used as an instant tool to shape... Continue Reading →
Seven months have passed since the NCAA lifted its rule that prohibited players from earning compensation based on Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”). During that time, many states rushed to fill the gap left by the NCAA to create some sort of governance within the new NIL market. (See NIL: Not [Necessarily] Incorporated in Legislation... Continue Reading →
Currently, major college football generates a ton of excitement leading up to the start of the season only to be completely deflated come season's end when everyone "re-realizes" that it’s just a business. A major reason for that is the lack of regulations with respect to coaching movement. For whatever reason, college football places... Continue Reading →
This article is Part (II) of a four-part series that will provide recommendations for various parties impacted by the Name, Image, and Likeness market. Part (I) - NIL: Not [necessarily] incorporated in Legislation. What Student-Athletes Should Know. Part (III) - Suggestions for Prospective Student-Athletes on Balancing NIL Opportunities while Being Recruited Part (IV) - Evaluating... Continue Reading →
This four-part series will provide recommendations for the participants in the Name, Image, and Likeness Market. Please be on the look out for: Part (II) - Best Practice Suggestions for Athletic Departments Navigating the NIL Market; Part (III) - Suggestions for Prospective Student-Athletes on Balancing NIL Opportunities while Being RecruitedPart (IV) - Evaluating How NIL... Continue Reading →