Frst multi-million dollar deal.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/hercy-miller-son-of-rapper-master-p-signs-2m-endorsement-deal-ahead-of-enrollment-at-tennessee-state/
Frst multi-million dollar deal.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/hercy-miller-son-of-rapper-master-p-signs-2m-endorsement-deal-ahead-of-enrollment-at-tennessee-state/
Fresno State twins ink national deal. QB's starting a company.
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/...image-likeness
And, Reggie wants his trophy back.
https://www.espn.com/college-footbal...rst-trust-says
Now that so-called student-athletes can make a bundle there should be no more free rides for 'em. Yank all athletic 'ships and tell 'em to go out and do something for themselves, which for most, would be something totally new.
I disagree. First, the schools still cannot pay student-athletes directly. They can only make money indirectly, and not to play their particular sport. As we all know, most of these kids are going to receive much (if any) monetary compensation. I think most will receive in-kind payment (free cell services, meals, clothing, etc.). Only a select few will be able to make enough to live on.
I can assure you that this will be nothing more than another way that the haves separate themselves even more from the have nots. There will be an all out “indirect” bidding war for their services. A 5star QB can make a lot of scratch from a boosters business for advertising. Everyone knows that it’s always taken place, but it’s about to go to an all new level.
I hadn’t thought about it until now, but this is the way for Oregon to pay it’s players through Nike endorsements. Similar for other schools with billionaire donors and alum. This will even make it harder for a bunch of P5’s to compete with their own conference mates. Of course, I still don’t think it’s going to involve a huge amount of players.