Mentor/s
Professors Brian Stilner & Sandra Young
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, signed the Fair Pay to Play Act on September 30, 2019, making it illegal for institutions to revoke an athlete's scholarship if they decide to make money from their name, image, or likeness (NIL). This was a turning point in collegiate athletics as multiple lawsuits against the NCAA had been brought by athletes who had competed in the past and were still competing because of the unfairness of "amateurism." (Fresh). After California started the process, the NCAA retracted its regulation, saying that student-athletes may not commercialize their NIL. The Supreme Court added pressure on the NCAA to modify its antiquated practices. While this was a significant advancement in paying players for the time and effort they devote to their sport, it also raised several issues that need more investigation, including how this may affect non-revenue-generating sports.
College and Major available
Finance BS
Location
Session 4: Digital Commons & Martire 3rd floor Boardroom
Start Day/Time
4-27-2023 11:00 AM
End Day/Time
4-27-2023 12:15 PM
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Name, Image, Likeness & It's Impact on College Athletics
Session 4: Digital Commons & Martire 3rd floor Boardroom
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, signed the Fair Pay to Play Act on September 30, 2019, making it illegal for institutions to revoke an athlete's scholarship if they decide to make money from their name, image, or likeness (NIL). This was a turning point in collegiate athletics as multiple lawsuits against the NCAA had been brought by athletes who had competed in the past and were still competing because of the unfairness of "amateurism." (Fresh). After California started the process, the NCAA retracted its regulation, saying that student-athletes may not commercialize their NIL. The Supreme Court added pressure on the NCAA to modify its antiquated practices. While this was a significant advancement in paying players for the time and effort they devote to their sport, it also raised several issues that need more investigation, including how this may affect non-revenue-generating sports.
Students' Information
Dominique Felix: finance major, accounting minor. Summer 2023