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/1931712964429582462?s=46&t=6827ybyyA2NHZ_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.

[bearcatbret]

We may start to see a shift of power to schools that do not have a football team. That power shift will go to their basketball teams.

[red_n_black_attack]

We may start to see a shift of power to schools that do not have a football team. That power shift will go to their basketball teams.

What do you mean here? If you go by donations, yeah a non-football schools could buy top recruits. However, the football schools will have enough revenue to pour money into both football and basketball, and non-football schools won't have that giant revenue stream.

[GoBearcats31]

From UC: House v. NCAA Settlement Explained

https://gobearcats.com/news/2025/6/9...explained.aspx

[Lobot]

I regret to inform you that the entire settlement has been appealed on Title IX grounds

[Lobot]

This document was provided to attendees as NACDA this week

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/governance/d1/legislation/2024-25/June2025D1Gov_PhaseThreeInstSetQuestionandAnswer.pdf

[bearcatbret]

That was painful to read. I found it interesting that the PAC 12 is still hanging around. Oregon State and Washington State are not going away without a fight.

[GoBearcats31]

Wisconsin files tampering lawsuit against Miami over Xavier Lucas recruitment

https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/transfer-portal/wisconsin-miami-xavier-lucas-lawsuit

[swilsonsp4]

Wisconsin files tampering lawsuit against Miami over Xavier Lucas recruitment

https://www.si.com/fannation/college...-lucas-lawsuit

Envelope please ... and the winner is, once again, Billable Hours. Congratulations to the as yet unbeaten ABA.

[Lobot]

Wisconsin files tampering lawsuit against Miami over Xavier Lucas recruitment

https://www.si.com/fannation/college...-lucas-lawsuit

I don't think there's a predecent for this. Should be interesting since the guy was essentially under contract with the NIL group. The whole thing strikes me as the sports version of a non compete clause.