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Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, a landmark United States law that changed the course of education and athletics for women...
Hannah Valente
Jun 24, 20223 min read
Louisiana, Missouri Amend NIL Laws; South Carolina on Path to Suspend NIL Law
Louisiana and Missouri are the latest states in SEC territory to each amend their name, image, and likeness (NIL) law to permit college...
Ryan Whelpley
Jun 18, 20223 min read
The NCAA Transfer Portal is Good, It Just Needs a Structured Timeline
Even before the arrival of the NCAA Transfer Portal and the one-time transfer rule that allows all college athletes to change schools...
Brendan Bell
Jun 16, 20224 min read
Lane Kiffin & the NIL Debate: To Cap or Not to Cap?
If you’ve been following the drama of NIL and the growing utilization of the transfer portal in collegiate athletics, you know the two...
Hunter Seidler
Jun 5, 20223 min read
Saban's Comments Emphasize the Need for NIL Uniformity
On Wednesday, Alabama Coach Nick Saban ruffled some feathers in the college football world when he accused Jimbo Fisher of buying his #1...
Duncan Hubbard
May 23, 20223 min read
California Senate Bill Aims To Compensate College Athletes
In February, California State Senator Steven Bradford introduced the College Athlete Race and Gender Equity Act. The bill currently sits...
Landis Barber
May 19, 20222 min read
NCAA Issues New NIL Guidance Aimed at Boosters
The NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors issued new name, image, and likeness ("NIL") guidance on Monday to clarify the NCAA's existing...
Ryan Whelpley
May 14, 20222 min read
NCAA Issues New NIL Guidance
Last week, Division I leaders met and discussed the need to enforce the NCAA’s name, image, and likeness interim policy. After dropping...
Landis Barber
May 10, 20222 min read
NIL Policy Shaping Up in North Carolina
Over the past year, name, image, and likeness (NIL) has been a hot topic for athletes and universities alike. Recently, NIL deals have...
Landis Barber
May 10, 20223 min read
NCAA Could Be Lifting a Limit on the Number of Paid Assistant Coaches in College Baseball
With all the chaos surrounding the NCAA right now, many people recognize that the current model is in need of change. Whatever that...
Brendan Bell
May 10, 20223 min read
NCAA Will Allow Schools and Conferences to Sell Statistics to Sportsbooks
After inking deals with professional leagues for certain player data, including the NFL, NBA, and MLB, sportsbooks are now shifting gears...
Landis Barber
May 3, 20222 min read
Mississippi and Tennessee Amend NIL Laws to Allow Schools to Facilitate NIL Deals
Mississippi and Tennessee have each amended their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) laws to allow schools to facilitate NIL deals....
Ryan Whelpley
Apr 25, 20224 min read
Tax Season FAQs for NIL Income
Since the NCAA adopted its interim name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) policy last July, college athletes had the opportunity in 2021 to...
Ryan Whelpley
Apr 9, 20226 min read
U.S. Senators Propose New Bill to Change NCAA Infractions Process
The NCAA’s infractions process has long been criticized for lengthy investigations, selective enforcement, and arbitrary and...
Ryan Whelpley
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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