Definitely will change college football more than the development of the forward pass. Will big market area teams, like Maryland & Rutgers move up because there is more money to be made from sponsors in those locations than in the middle of nowhere, State College?
I have no clue but for sure, things are going change.
Definitely will change college football more than the development of the forward pass. Will big market area teams, like Maryland & Rutgers move up because there is more money to be made from sponsors in those locations than in the middle of nowhere, State College?
I have no clue but for sure, things are going change.
The Supreme Court ruling wasn't about sponsors, it was about schools being able to provide any education related benefits they wish. Things like computers, books, paid internships, study abroad opportunities, etc. Private sponsorships are not part of the Supreme Court ruling, because they are not college related materials.
That said, I believe there is a bill going through Congress right now that would enable private sponsorships for athletes.
@Roam
The Supreme Court ruling changes everything.
Okay, but all I am saying is this decision was not about sponsorships. It only states the limits the NCAA places on educational incentives are not allowed anymore. Has to be related to education, and private sponsorships between players and companies are not educational in nature.
Of course, it may open the door for more legal challenges or make it easier for bills to get passed... but as I said this specific decision is not about sponsorships.
The one thing that will now be allowed is paid internships. IMO that one is ripe for abuse, no?
The one thing that will now be allowed is paid internships. IMO that one is ripe for abuse, no?
Of course. IMO this whole thing is nonsense, and is misplaced retribution by hammering the NCAA. What SHOULD be happening is a fundamental reshaping of 2 professional sports. The NBA and NFL are the ones denying kids the oppurtunity to play, not the NCAA. If kids want to go straight out of high school to play professionally, then have at it. They do this in baseball and soccer ALL THE TIME, and no one is complaining about being paid or sponsorships in those sports. If you want... go forth and play professionally, if you don't then abide by the rules. They are given the choice, which IMO makes all the difference.
With regards to the NFL and NBA, kids have no choice domestically. They are told by both leagues to go to college, or figure something else out. This is the main problem IMO, and if kids could enter the draft in those leagues all this would be moot.
- No NFL team is going to take a kid out of HS, so who cares. However, if the option exists then kids are at least given that "choice"... Maybe the NFL could create a minor league, perhaps kids could go there. Some option where it's like an "under 23" league or something that NFL teams could run.
- Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, etc. all went pro out of HS. Why do we feel the need to protect kids who play basketball "from themselves" when in most other sports kids can go pro whenever they want.
- Give kids the choice to leave whenever they want and this nonsense about paying them, endorsements, and sponsorships goes away. "Oh, you want endorsements? Have at it kid, go pro and good luck. No one is forcing you to be here"
