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In the current era in college sports, NIL and the transfer portal have changed the game entirely, with players eligible to be legally paid in their time playing college sports.
Some of the biggest stories revolving college football are due to NIL, whether it is the Nico Iamaleava contract, Ohio State's expensive roster resulting in a national championship, and players like Quinn Ewers turning down up to $8 million to declare for the NFL Draft.
President Donald Trump met with former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban prior to the University of Alabama's commencement address to discuss NIL and the future of college athletes getting paid.
Trump is considering an executive order that "could increase scrutiny" of NIL in the future, according to the Wall Street Journal.
President Donald Trump shakes hands with legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban before delivering a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum.© Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In 2021, the NCAA lifted their ban on athletes profiting from NIL, their name, image or likeness.
Saban informed President Trump that NIL deals have damaged college sports and created imbalance in what should be a more fair system.
The NCAA has laxed rules about NIL and have been under serious scrutiny with how players are being paid. It is seen primarily with powerhouse schools seemingly having unlimited money to pay their athletes.
It creates an unfair advantage to big schools, as they can take top players from teams below them because they can pay these students more money.
Saban tells Trump that it has become a battle with just powerhouse schools, and states that they should reform the NIL situation as opposed to ending it.
In 2024-25, the entire NIL market was projected to reach $1.67 billion, an increase of almost $700 million from when it began in 2021. The $1.67 billion number could double in 2025-26, and is something Saban claimed was unsustainable.
In terms of the executive order, the sports world will await a different settlement, as the House v. NCAA settlement decision date is approaching. The deadline for the final approval of the settlement is May 7.
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Some of the biggest stories revolving college football are due to NIL, whether it is the Nico Iamaleava contract, Ohio State's expensive roster resulting in a national championship, and players like Quinn Ewers turning down up to $8 million to declare for the NFL Draft.
President Donald Trump met with former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban prior to the University of Alabama's commencement address to discuss NIL and the future of college athletes getting paid.
Trump is considering an executive order that "could increase scrutiny" of NIL in the future, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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President Donald Trump shakes hands with legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban before delivering a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates at Coleman Coliseum.© Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
In 2021, the NCAA lifted their ban on athletes profiting from NIL, their name, image or likeness.
Saban informed President Trump that NIL deals have damaged college sports and created imbalance in what should be a more fair system.
The NCAA has laxed rules about NIL and have been under serious scrutiny with how players are being paid. It is seen primarily with powerhouse schools seemingly having unlimited money to pay their athletes.
It creates an unfair advantage to big schools, as they can take top players from teams below them because they can pay these students more money.
Saban tells Trump that it has become a battle with just powerhouse schools, and states that they should reform the NIL situation as opposed to ending it.
In 2024-25, the entire NIL market was projected to reach $1.67 billion, an increase of almost $700 million from when it began in 2021. The $1.67 billion number could double in 2025-26, and is something Saban claimed was unsustainable.
In terms of the executive order, the sports world will await a different settlement, as the House v. NCAA settlement decision date is approaching. The deadline for the final approval of the settlement is May 7.
Continue reading...
