Random thought on NIL

[usc-lurker]

Is it possible that sometime in the future the classifications (D I-A, D I-AA, D II, D III) will be by NIL budget dollars rather than the traditional approach (number of scholarships given, number of sports supported etc. etc.).

I know I am using the old category names but I am old in my mind the Dodgers and still in Brooklyn.

 

[Uscg1984]

I don't think so, because the reason we have NIL is because the SCOTUS said you can't prevent a person from profiting off their name, image, or likeness. If you can't prevent it, then you likely also can't limit or restrict it. Besides, I suspect beyond the top 10 or so FCS (D 1-AA) programs, I doubt anybody at the lower levels are getting any NIL money.

 

[bayrooster]

I don't think so, because the reason we have NIL is because the SCOTUS said you can't prevent a person from profiting off their name, image, or likeness. If you can't prevent it, then you likely also can't limit or restrict it. Besides, I suspect beyond the top 10 or so FCS (D 1-AA) programs, I doubt anybody at the lower levels are getting any NIL money.

A lot of people getting paid for NIL probably aren't selling any merch with their name, image, or likeness on it.

 

[Coastal Gamecock]

A lot of people getting paid for NIL probably aren't selling any merch with their name, image, or likeness on it.

Exactly right. Thats why NCAA players never went to XFL or Europe where they would get all fhe NIL they wanted, because THEIR name/image isnt worth anything without that Ohio State/ND/Miami logo on their helmet

 

[Uscg1984]

A lot of people getting paid for NIL probably aren't selling any merch with their name, image, or likeness on it.

No doubt, that's probably 99% of the NCAA NIL recipients. It's all a fraud. But its also impossible to police.