[Farm93]

I don't think one should look at the list of demands in the way some of you see them now.   This is a negotiation situation.  Ask for a lot, so that your core demands look more reasonable.

Already on ESPN and in news outlets I have seen writers focus on a few core demands.   They then note the 50% revenue idea is not plausible, and then grant that students should have extended health care benefits, the ability to have input on the COVID19 protocol, etc. etc.

My guess is most players would accept...
1 - Health care benefits for an extended period of time more relevant now since COVID19 could become a preexisting condition.
2 - A COVID19 protocol that gives players a seat at the table on testing, any consideration of the suspension of the season, etc.
3 - The ability for players to support Black Lives Matter (see NBA) without threats of suspensions or revoking scholarships
4 - Some greater ability for players to obtain revenue related to their athletic fame and achievements.

Good for them to do this together across the conference rather than as individual tweets.   ESPN reports the number of players is around 400, not sure if that is football only or more sports, but 400 is a big number.   

FBS level college football is looking pretty bad right now as they chase tv revenue without a lot of regard for player safety.  So the players are in a good place right now to ask for a change to the status quo.   

Every other sport with meaningful TV revenue has some form of player representation at the table as the sport attempts to return to activity.

I think it is reasonable for college athletes to demand a level of participation in the return to play plan too since it has become very clear that the conferences are willing to do a lot to collect TV revenue that will go to preserve jobs and maintain lifestyles for a number of administrators while putting the lives, health and livelihood of the athletes at risk.

Good for college kids to organize and demand what they believe is right.   It will be difficult for most college presidents to not appreciate this type of leadership effort since most schools consistently imply they are trying to educate future leaders.   Hard to claim that is your school's mission when you don't support students as they lead efforts to protect their health, lives and livelihood (looking at you WSU).

[Farm93]

I don't think one should look at the list of demands in the way some of you see them now.   This is a negotiation situation.  Ask for a lot, so that your core demands look more reasonable.

Already on ESPN and in news outlets I have seen writers focus on a few core demands.   They then note the 50% revenue idea is not plausible, and then grant that students should have extended health care benefits, the ability to have input on the COVID19 protocol, etc. etc.

My guess is most players would accept...
1 - Health care benefits for an extended period of time more relevant now since COVID19 could become a preexisting condition.
2 - A COVID19 protocol that gives players a seat at the table on testing, any consideration of the suspension of the season, etc.
3 - The ability for players to support Black Lives Matter (see NBA) without threats of suspensions or revoking scholarships
4 - Some greater ability for players to obtain revenue related to their athletic fame and achievements.

Good for them to do this together across the conference rather than as individual tweets.   ESPN reports the number of players is around 400, not sure if that is football only or more sports, but 400 is a big number.   

FBS level college football is looking pretty bad right now as they chase tv revenue without a lot of regard for player safety.  So the players are in a good place right now to ask for a change to the status quo.   

Every other sport with meaningful TV revenue has some form of player representation at the table as the sport attempts to return to activity.

I think it is reasonable for college athletes to demand a level of participation in the return to play plan too since it has become very clear that the conferences are willing to do a lot to collect TV revenue that will go to preserve jobs and maintain lifestyles for a number of administrators while putting the lives, health and livelihood of the athletes at risk.

Good for college kids to organize and demand what they believe is right.   It will be difficult for most college presidents to not appreciate this type of leadership effort since most schools consistently imply they are trying to educate future leaders.   Hard to claim that is your school's mission when you don't support students as they lead efforts to protect their health, lives and livelihood (looking at you WSU).