The newest definition of amateurism boils down to “kids, don’t compete with schools for endorsements“.
However, the proposed rules changes would give schools discretion to prevent athletes from having deals that are deemed to conflict with existing school sponsorship arrangements. These restrictions could put the NCAA at odds with the provisions of laws that have been passed by four states and are set to take effect in the coming months and years.
And late Saturday, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports that the restrictions appear to make the proposal “functionally useless” and, as a result, it “will do little to change the current exploitive state of college athletics.”
I don’t know about you, but I’m not finding that particularly inspirational. Hardly surprising, though.
Get The Picture 
Said the man who faked his own military service.
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Post ain’t about him, so fuck off with the pithy political commentary, or I will shut the thread down.
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I apologize.
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‘Preciate it.
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The level of greed, incompetence and self interest continues to be topped the more these guys speak.
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Is the concern that the school will have say over what is or is not in conflict with the school and will put extreme limits on students?
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Why is this so hard? NCAA simply needed to step back, evaluate the environment and put together new rules that embrace economic realities tied to the best interests of the SAs they supposedly serve. Is there not a single adult in the room among University presidents who can take charge? Call in a Billy Payne or Mitt Romney (the Olympic fixer, not the politician) and figure this out.
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Letter of Intent with a “Covenant Not To Compete” with the school for money grabbing, problem solved.
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Oh, so I guess we’re back to saying they’re employees now.
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Sorry but independent contractors are also asked to sign non-competes in special circumstances. I’m a retired tax attorney, and this is just one of the 21 items that the IRS uses to determine who is an employee. I’ll grant you if the IRS or labor department really wanted to go there they would have a long time ago.
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Missing the point, I’m afraid. NCAA doesn’t want college athletes categorized as independent contractors, either.
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Point taken.
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If I’m an athlete choosing my college, I seriously consider any school in a state where, if I turn out to be one of the stars on the team, I can legally capitalize on my own name.
A state like Florida.
If I’m the gators and I’m recruiting a potential star, I’m playing the hell out of that card.
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You are so right and the Florida legislature has already pasted a bill that will do just that. It is now up to the NCAA to sue or to try and kick the Florida teams out if they choose to use the law. A hot mess but 2021will still be 2020 part 2.
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So, if a U has a deal with Car Dealer A, then the player can’t do Car Dealer B? Because that’s easily argued as competition.
It basically boils down to, “If we’re in that space with a vendor, that space is off limits.”
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I find it incredibly interesting how a woke organization like the NCAA swings back and forth between cut throat capitalism and their social justice agenda. Can you say HYPOCRISY.
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Professional Service Provider: “OK, Mr Freshman Wide Receiver, you had yourself a great season. You caught 50 passes for 750 yards and 10 touchdowns! Contratulations! Here’s a sweet, lucrative deal to put your Name, Image, and Likeness to work for you. Thishere is enough money to provide a comfortable living for you and your family until the day you sign your first pro contract! Until that day, take care of yourself! Take VERY GOOD care of yourself…if you know what I mean….”
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That already is happening in Auburn. I think they mean if the “Booster” has a business and wants players to rep it it’s ok. I think they will frown on the Auburn model but heck they haven’t so far.
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