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NCAA, Power 5 agree to let schools pay players
The NCAA and its leagues are moving forward with a multibillion-dollar settlement agreement that will allow schools to directly pay players for the first time in the history of college sports.
Today was the end of the beginning of the end of college athletics. We are steaming full speed ahead now.
Today was a small step in the right direction. Get the collectives somewhat out of the game and let TV revenues pay the players. The collectives will still exist. But the money they raise will be dwarfed by the TV revenues.Today was the end of the beginning of the end of college athletics. We are steaming full speed ahead now.
How will they choose who gets paid more? I think maybe the best way is just a bigger stipend/payout/salary for all players.Today was a small step in the right direction. Get the collectives somewhat out of the game and let TV revenues pay the players. The collectives will still exist. But the money they raise will be dwarfed by the TV revenues.
That will never happen. Cheating is a habit not easily stopped.Much better than the current fake NIL system. Just have it strictly regulated and capped.
Correct. July 2021 was the beginning. At least what we had since then resembled what we had before. This new system won’t at all.Today was the end of the beginning of the end of college athletics. We are steaming full speed ahead now.
Do you think NIL is going away? Its notMuch better than the current fake NIL system. Just have it strictly regulated and capped.
You get a free toaster and a check book cover.Can players be fined for breaking team rules?
Are contracts tied to classroom performance in any way?
Do schools offer health insurance to players, spouses and dependents?
Does Title IX force equal pay regardless of sport?
What does bonus structure look like? Is it tied to overall statistics or SEC play only?
Do you get an extra $500 for recruiting and signing up a friend like we’re offering free checking accounts?
No, but direct salary is what most players are going to get. NIL should only be for players where there is a legitimate market for their endorsement.Do you think NIL is going away? Its not
Yes, probably not, yes, no, depends on what the players negotiate, probably will be some finders fees in some situationsCan players be fined for breaking team rules?
Are contracts tied to classroom performance in any way?
Do schools offer health insurance to players, spouses and dependents?
Does Title IX force equal pay regardless of sport?
What does bonus structure look like? Is it tied to overall statistics or SEC play only?
Do you get an extra $500 for recruiting and signing up a friend like we’re offering free checking accounts?
I think we'll see the SEC and Big 10 set a salary cap that's pretty big and allows Alabama and Ohio State to have a larger payroll than average, but gives everyone more of a chance to compete than we have now. The TV revenue will be greater that way.How will they choose who gets paid more? I think maybe the best way is just a bigger stipend/payout/salary for all players.
But the problem is, collectives and program-friendly businesses will still buy the best talent.
All this did was ensure some non-revenue sports get cut. Get ready.
You should be happy with this news today. SEC Network contracts can pay most of players' salaries rather than hitting up fans to donate to NIL collectives for fake endorsements.Correct. July 2021 was the beginning. At least what we had since then resembled what we had before. This new system won’t at all.
I’m going to have a find a G5 team to support. Because I’m not donating shlt to a players salary outside of a ticket cost and my cable bill.
Much better than the current fake NIL system. Just have it strictly regulated and capped.
Agree on NIL but not the NFL model. College football won’t win that.The scotus has ruled. People enrolled in college are free to trade on their name and earn however much they can in whatever way legally possible.
There is no regulating it. Schools will pay the allotted amounts but NIL is going nowhere.
All this means is players now receive school money AND booster money.
That is… until the day swiftly comes when they are no longer students at all… just employees working for a union.
The NFL model exists for a reason. It’s been distilled down to a science. Let’s face the music… adopt it.. and move on.
Amateurism as far as college football goes has ended with this decision. It was already teetering on the edge of the cliff, but it's fully flung itself over now.The scotus has ruled. People enrolled in college are free to trade on their name and earn however much they can in whatever way legally possible.
There is no regulating it. Schools will pay the allotted amounts but NIL is going nowhere.
All this means is players now receive school money AND booster money.
That is… until the day swiftly comes when they are no longer students at all… just employees working for a union.
The NFL model exists for a reason. It’s been distilled down to a science. Let’s face the music… adopt it.. and move on.
If you sucker punch a racist, and he sues, can you sho nuff pay off civil damages with NIL?Can players be fined for breaking team rules?
Are contracts tied to classroom performance in any way?
Do schools offer health insurance to players, spouses and dependents?
Does Title IX force equal pay regardless of sport?
What does bonus structure look like? Is it tied to overall statistics or SEC play only?
Do you get an extra $500 for recruiting and signing up a friend like we’re offering free checking accounts?
Which is why I call him Monsieur Bonaparte. Both of em hauled *** when the heat was on and a situation they created was about to beat their ***.The sooner we get to salary caps and a draft the better. No wonder Saban quit.
This is exactly what Leach proposedWhy should I watch "college professional amateur" sports with a roster that turns over every year when I can watch the real professional equivalent with more stability, transparency, and better players?
The wealth should be better shared in the college market - no doubt. But the decision makers are torpedoing the one thing that college sports had going for it over pro - alumni and other supporters having some sort of common connection to the athletes. With 1 year commitments and rosters turning over damn near top to bottom every year - that aspect is gone.
Structure/predictability is needed asap. When your pseudo pro league has less stability than the big dollar actual pro contract league - something is wrong. If colleges are going to pay directly, then longer term contracts with buyouts and trade options are merited. 1 year contracts and recruiting the roster over and over is horseshit.
If you want to be an employee and make money from a university, then you are going to be treated like the commodity you are and be subject to being cut or traded like any other play-for-pay pro athlete. You can't have it both ways. At this point, it's not about an education. Quit the act. If you are in it for the education, sign a contract for a free degree provided you show up for practice, workouts, and games. If you are in it for money, sign a contract that says you get paid more but can be cut/bought out for being ****** or traded when we don't need you any longer and somebody else does.
So, that's a lot to unpack. But do I understand this correctly,![]()
NCAA, Power 5 agree to let schools pay players
The NCAA and its leagues are moving forward with a multibillion-dollar settlement agreement that will allow schools to directly pay players for the first time in the history of college sports.www.espn.com
Yep.That will never happen. Cheating is a habit not easily stopped.
Why should I watch "college professional amateur" sports with a roster that turns over every year when I can watch the real professional equivalent with more stability, transparency, and better players?
The wealth should be better shared in the college market - no doubt. But the decision makers are torpedoing the one thing that college sports had going for it over pro - alumni and other supporters having some sort of common connection to the athletes. With 1 year commitments and rosters turning over damn near top to bottom every year - that aspect is gone.
Structure/predictability is needed asap. When your pseudo pro league has less stability than the big dollar actual pro contract league - something is wrong. If colleges are going to pay directly, then longer term contracts with buyouts and trade options are merited. 1 year contracts and recruiting the roster over and over is horseshit.
If you want to be an employee and make money from a university, then you are going to be treated like the commodity you are and be subject to being cut or traded like any other play-for-pay pro athlete. You can't have it both ways. At this point, it's not about an education. Quit the act. If you are in it for the education, sign a contract for a free degree provided you show up for practice, workouts, and games. If you are in it for money, sign a contract that says you get paid more but can be cut/bought out for being ****** or traded when we don't need you any longer and somebody else does.
BTW, what now happens to my measly NIL contribution?Just another reason for me not to donate to the NIL fund.