[Genuine Realist]

I am generally against paying athletes, but I completely agree that their name, image and likeness should not be used without compensating them.  One option would be to put the money in a trust to be disbursed after they use up their eligibility.  Another would be to simply not out-license their names, images or likenesses.  I mean would it be the end of the world if I couldn't buy a Stanford McCaffrey jersey of if I played whatever NCAA equivalent of Madden if it used generic names?

BC

I'm against payment from colleges, as it transforms the student model into a club model (like baseball) which is a terrible idea. 

But payments from unaffiliated third parties, including the NBA, NFL, and MLB, as well as sponsors, endorsers, and agents?  You betcha.

Will someone please explain to me the difference between NBA option money and your grandfather's trust?

[Genuine Realist]

I am generally against paying athletes, but I completely agree that their name, image and likeness should not be used without compensating them.  One option would be to put the money in a trust to be disbursed after they use up their eligibility.  Another would be to simply not out-license their names, images or likenesses.  I mean would it be the end of the world if I couldn't buy a Stanford McCaffrey jersey of if I played whatever NCAA equivalent of Madden if it used generic names?

BC

I'm against payment from colleges, as it transforms the student model into a club model (like baseball) which is a terrible idea. 

But payments from unaffiliated third parties, including the NBA, NFL, and MLB, as well as sponsors, endorsers, and agents?  You betcha.

Will someone please explain to me the difference between NBA option money and your grandfather's trust?