Imagine in football how those offensive linemen, who protect and open the holes for the QBs and running backs, are going to react when the "skill position players" are getting endorsement money, and they aren't getting squat.
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NCAA Ruling Regarding Paying Athletes
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JohnsonsJerseys
Michigan Tech Fan
Yes, but now just like in the pros those athletes getting the big dollars will be free to give gifts to their linemen. Might be a Rolex, might be something else... depends on the QB they are protecting.
ticapnews
Never Forget!
This really doesn't change anything except now the players can openly benefit instead of having it done under the table. Mississippi State paid Cam Newton a couple hundred grand to play QB there but he went to Auburn instead. What? Do you think he chose Auburn because he likes eagles? Rex Chapman was offered $500K to be put in escrow to be collected after college. All this means is that Jim Montgomery could shoot that eyeglasses commercial he did as a freshman instead of waiting until after his last game as a senior.
Makes you wonder if schools in the big media markets gain an advantage.
College sports (at least Football and Basketball and perhaps hockey) have changed forever. What it will look like in the future is anyone's guess. Bball Player at Tenn St. (not a power 5 powerhouse but related to the right person) signed a $2Million endorsement deal. WOW! Even Bo didn't make that kind of money and he was perhaps the best athlete of his generation. In today's world, Bo would know endorsements.
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I’m not sure that is legit. Read some stuff on Twitter that made it sound very unlikely.
UncleRay
M-A-I-N-E, GooOOO, Blue!
Yeah, I looked them up with a simple Google search. Their site indicates they are looking to hire an intern for the fall of 2019.
ticapnews
Never Forget!
Maybe, maybe not. It would make sense but those schools near large media markets have always had that advantage. Plus in today's connected world everywhere is a media market. You can be in Timbuktu but thanks to social media you can still be a star the same as if you're in New York City. The brands will find you and throw money at you no matter where you are.
I'm not to sure about that. All this ruling allows is for student athletes to profit from their name, likeness, and image. But will they be able to do it wearing their school's uniform, logo, or mascot? Without it, will they be as recognizable? It wouldn't surprise me if this whole thing ends up being a financial boon for the schools as well (or instead).
ticapnews
Never Forget!
Put the Alabama QB in a generic maroon uniform and I'm fairly certain people will get the message. But that is a solid point. I wouldn't be shocked if there are already legal advisors at top Power 5 schools telling the ADs how to write it into scholarship offers that students have to wear school gear in advertisements - and thus the lion's share of the advertising dollars will flow to the schools.
The QB at Oklahoma, Spencer Rattler (a name straight out of central casting) has signed with Steinberg Sports and is doing Cameo (?) videos at $1000 a pop. Imagine how much money these guys can rake in on social media platforms like Twitch and YouTube.
Maroon? Maroon?!? It's crimson!
Sol Diablo
Active member
Johnny Walker signed on with Barstool Sports, details not announced. https://www.houseofsparky.com/2021/7/3/22562356/johnny-walker-signs-deal-barstool
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Never Forget!
The Sicatoka
Kicizapi Cetan
One of the SiriusXM channels was talking about this and noted that some state legislatures have banned use of state school logos for personal gain. So the answer to your question is: it depends.
I don't think a student athlete will be able to use their school's uniform, logo, mascot, etc. At least not without the school's permission and likely a cut of the payment.
I can see the more innovative schools continue to use their student athletes and share the cash. That might be a good recruiting tool.
The Sicatoka
Kicizapi Cetan
Tip of the iceberg....Once you get the scholarship and the guy who is paying you thousands, tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands...who are you listening to? Ripe for throwing games or shaving points.