Bad look for the Gators....glad we haven't been doing this.slinging BS has consequences. hope they get nailed
Can college athletics as we knew it survive, not only after athletes get their $2.9 Billion ($300M/school) but also if they get a cut of broadcast revenue (BNIL). Even if that 20% revenue sharing is also approved costing roughly $30M/school, athletes and lawyers will likely not stop there and want up to 50% like in the pros.really good article ($):
really good article ($):
Of course this is only the plaintiff's side of the story fed to the reporter by the attorney representing the plaintiff.slinging BS has consequences. hope they get nailed
Of course this is only the plaintiff's side of the story fed to the reporter by the attorney representing the plaintiff.
The World's Largest Outdoor Legal Proceeding
The only thing I know for certain is prices will be going up. That money will be coming from somewhere and the consumer is the ultimate revenue source. I cant envision exactly how it all plays out, but I don’t think donors will be the only ones required to fund this. As more money is required I wonder how long revenue sharing for the schools lasts. It’s been discussed ad nauseam I know, but the pace of change just seems to accelerate.Can college athletics as we knew it survive, not only after athletes get their $2.9 Billion ($300M/school) but also if they get a cut of broadcast revenue (BNIL). Even if that 20% revenue sharing is also approved costing roughly $30M/school, athletes and lawyers will likely not stop there and want up to 50% like in the pros.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinio...cle_c538235f-b251-5f21-afc1-350aa2387422.html
It's a brave new world...
$13.85 MM?!! Holy Cow.The World's Largest Outdoor Legal Proceeding
Agree, it should be dismissed immediately, but our court system is nuts.Members of NC State '83 title team sue NCAA
Ten players from NC State's 1983 national champion basketball team have sued the NCAA and the Collegiate Licensing Company seeking compensation for unauthorized use of their name, image and likeness.www.espn.com
I disagree with this lawsuit. I think film of u playing in the NCAA is the property of the NCAA. It will be interesting how this turns out