NCAA Legal Thread

[Greg7173]

No. This is a theoretically independent NIL regulatory body

And the key words are "Theoretically Independent". Anyone want to buy a bridge?????? Or perhaps swampland in Florida??

[swilsonsp4]

"For the period from July 2025 to June 2026, that cap is projected to be at $20.5 million. This figure isn’t arbitrary; it’s calculated based on a percentage—specifically, 22%—of the average revenue generated by powerhouse schools through ticket sales, TV deals, and sponsorships."

https://fanrecap.com/ncaa-approves-h...jwxAl9xreXY0WQ

What does this mean for schools that operate in the red? For all of the Olympic sports that do not make a profit?

Each school has to decide (if they haven't already) whether they want to (or can) afford to shell out any significant portion of the $20.5M. The settlement allows for schools to choose whether to join in fully. The Ivy League schools have opted out, as have at least two of the Summit League teams (ND & ND State).

Many schools will choose to pay out a lesser amount overall, including not paying some athletes at all; only the ones in sports that generate a profit. Any athlete who believes he/she is being shorted, relative to their own perceived value, have the option to hit the portal, a risky venture indeed.

[GoBearcats31]

Statement from John Cunningham:

https://x.com/gobearcats/status/1931...A2NHZ_hNyS2mFg

[leo from jersey]

Just words -- action remains to be seen

[daveh]

Statement from John Cunningham:

https://x.com/gobearcats/status/1931...A2NHZ_hNyS2mFg

"impact fund" = we're going to pound more on donors and ticket holders for more $$$$

[swilsonsp4]

"impact fund" = we're going to pound more on donors and ticket holders for more $$$$

Unfortunately, that is the state of affairs at the vast majority of D1 programs, at least those that want to compete and stay relevant. The best/wealthiest of the P2 aren't worried much about it, but everyone else is. The alternative is to settle for 2nd/3rd class status.