There has been so much written and said about how NIL is ruining college sports today. Coaches have to recruit their team each year. Players are getting paid so much that lower income schools can’t compete and you wonder what happens in locker rooms. It has even changed the decisions to enter drafts.
But now we have a whole new set of lawsuits. Apparently, in both federal and state courts there are past athletes that are suing for lost revenues. Former Villanova star Kris Jenkins,is suing in New York for the Schools and Leagues use of his name and play to make money. The theory is that past and present income should include amounts for him.
Many years ago, I read The Fab Five and was moved by the chapter about how Chris Weber had to get only one hamburger at the School cafeteria, while across the hall he could see his jersy being sold. It made sense that something should be done.
Looking at it , I would like to see
-A maximum amount.
-A NCAA based fund for all teams.
-An agreement for past players.
-Windows that allow bowls and seasons to be completed.
I understand it is a business. But there is a need to separate college from professional play.
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