On July 1, 2021, the NCAA enacted the name. image, and likeness (NIL) policy. Under this legislation, student-athletes are free to enter into any endorsement deals pertaining to their name, image, and likeness they see fit; allowing college students in all states to receive financial compensation for their NIL. Right away, we saw some massive…
Name, image, and likeness rules for college athletes have been the center of conversation (and heated debates) for decades. More specifically, what are the rights of student-athletes to profit from…
For generations, the National College Athletics Association (NCAA) has been the leading authority on defining the policy around student-athlete compensation, as well as the final word on the enforcement of…
The term “student-athlete” was introduced by the NCAA in the 1950s, with the introduction of their first-ever executive director, Walter Byers. Although the label was new at the time, it…
On June 30, 2021, the Division 1 Board of Directors approved an interim name, image, and likeness (NIL) policy. This new policy allows all National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) D1,…
Student-athletes and companies all around the country are taking advantage of the still-new name, image, and likeness policy. Student-athletes can now receive financial compensation through endorsement deals, social media sponsorships,…
What is Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)? NIL stands for name, image, and likeness for college athletes. Using their NIL, student-athletes can receive financial compensation through marketing and promotional opportunities. …