NCAA President Charlie Baker has proposed a new economic model that would allow Division I schools to directly compensate their athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals.
The proposal also includes the creation of a new subdivision within Division I that would allow well-resourced schools to form their own set of rules.
NCAA President Charlie Baker has proposed a significant shift in the economic model of college sports. The proposed changes would allow Division I schools to directly compensate their athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. This marks a radical departure from the current model where student-athletes are not paid directly by their schools.
The proposal also includes the creation of a new subdivision within Division I. This subdivision would allow well-resourced schools to form their own set of rules, including those related to recruiting, transfers, roster size, and other policies. Schools opting into this subdivision would have to implement more permissive and flexible rules that prioritize student-athletes.
In addition to NIL deals, the proposal also suggests the creation of a trust fund for athletes at the richest tier of athletic departments. However, it is important to note that the proposed system would not deem players as employees, provide them salaries, or allow them to unionize.
The NCAA hopes that these proposed changes will provide a model to show Congress in their ongoing quest for new federal laws to govern college sports. Some conference leaders and college athletic department heads have expressed the need for better NIL regulation. The proposal is currently open for feedback from members and athletes.
The proposal includes a new tier of Division I sports where students can be paid directly through a trust fund, have name, image, and likeness deals with their schools, and receive unlimited educational benefits.
However, the proposed system would not deem players as employees, provide them salaries, or allow them to unionize.
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