06-28-2021, 04:07 PM
This is the current NCAA policy which I understand will be challenged:
"If an athlete is provided NIL compensation, they cannot be paid if they did not work to earn the money, and their pay cannot be contingent on their athletic achievements, such as points scored."
I'll confess I have more ignorance on this topic than the NCAA. That won't stop me from asking an uninformed question about a policy I believe will be proposed by college athletes.
What would stop a university (i.e. SEC school) from getting a reputation for wealthy alums paying a million dollars for an autographed jersey or guest appearance to a highly coveted athlete choosing their school. It seems like a launching pad for surreptitious abuse with verbal promises. Yes I know that could happen in the current system but seems like this opens the door wider for it.
I personally would be in favor of the proposed policy if there was safeguards in effect to prevent money buying recruits.
"If an athlete is provided NIL compensation, they cannot be paid if they did not work to earn the money, and their pay cannot be contingent on their athletic achievements, such as points scored."
I'll confess I have more ignorance on this topic than the NCAA. That won't stop me from asking an uninformed question about a policy I believe will be proposed by college athletes.
What would stop a university (i.e. SEC school) from getting a reputation for wealthy alums paying a million dollars for an autographed jersey or guest appearance to a highly coveted athlete choosing their school. It seems like a launching pad for surreptitious abuse with verbal promises. Yes I know that could happen in the current system but seems like this opens the door wider for it.
I personally would be in favor of the proposed policy if there was safeguards in effect to prevent money buying recruits.