The intent of the law is a good one. But as things typically go when the government gets involved in things it shouldn’t, I fear the consequences of it won’t be.
I think of the case out of USF a couple of years ago where a stud kicker had a viral YouTube channel and was supporting his family with money made off ads he was personally selling. The NCAA gave him an ultimatum to either stop making money off his videos or be ruled ineligible. That’s the kind of garbage that needs to be eliminated.
The NCAA has had 20 years to figure out a proper system of compensation, but they are so drunk on their own power that it can’t see the forest through the trees. For that reason, the ruling is a good one.
Ultimately though, there’s a good chance college football as we know it likely ceases to exist unless this passes at a federal level. Some states will embrace the rule change. (I expect NY and NC to be next to pass similar laws soon) Others, like Wisconsin did today, will come out and condemn the ruling and fight with the NCAA against passing it. This leaves two classes of football refusing to schedule each other until they finally dissolve into two separate leagues, with the unpaid league looking more like D2 or D3 talent levels.
There will be the good with the bad. I’m hoping the NCAA agrees to work with the legislation, but still won’t allow kids to sign with agents, and also strictly monitor whether endorsements are coming from a personal level or from a school level. If everyone plays by the same rules, there’s no reason why this can’t work. However If the NCAA chooses to dig their heels in, they will go down with their own ship, and likely take the entire sport down with them.
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