Tag: NCAA

Jay Williams Says “We All Participated” in Pre-NIL Cash Payments

Brandon King

Long before college athletes could legally profit from their name, image and likeness, the idea of players receiving money outside the rules was hardly a new subject. Jay Williams just put his own spin on that history. Speaking alongside former Nebraska star Ndamukong Suh at Front Office Sports’ Asset Class event, the former Duke basketball star was discussing the reality that NIL existed in some form before it was formally permitted in 2021. Williams joked that the money came in “black duffel bags.” Then he took it a step further.…

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LSU Avoids SEC Sanctions After Conference Presidents and Chancellors Meet

Brandon King

LSU will not face sanctions from the SEC following Thursday’s meeting of the conference’s presidents and chancellors. According to ESPN’s Alex Scarborough, no sanctions will be placed on LSU after SEC leaders met Thursday to discuss the ongoing dispute involving the Tigers and conference expectations. The SEC said the meeting was held to “discuss recent matters involving conference expectations and responsibilities.” (Threads⁠) The development brings a dramatic turn to a dispute that had escalated to the point where the SEC was considering whether LSU’s membership in the conference should be…

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NCAA Changes Timing Protocol After Michigan-Western Michigan Controversy

Brandon King

The NCAA is changing its timing protocol for college football replay reviews following the controversial finish to Michigan’s 13-12 victory over Western Michigan. According to ESPN, the NCAA has issued new guidance establishing a standardized timing procedure “that ensures consistency in the administration of all college football games.” Under the new guidance, the official time for a college football game remains the time displayed on the in-stadium game clock. However, when replay officials need to restore or adjust time, they must use the embedded game clock contained within the broadcaster’s…

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Big Ten Officially Bans NFL Players From Returning to Conference

Brandon King

The Big Ten is drawing a hard line between college and professional football. The conference has officially approved a rule prohibiting certain players with professional football ties from returning to play for Big Ten programs. The rule received unanimous approval from the conference’s faculty representatives. Under the new policy, a player cannot be on a Big Ten football roster if they: The decision comes amid a growing eligibility controversy surrounding former college players who have recently returned from professional football after receiving additional eligibility through court rulings. But the Big…

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Big Ten Set to Block Former NFL Players From Returning to Conference

Brandon King

BREAKING: The Big Ten is set to pass a new rule Tuesday that would prevent players who have moved on to professional football from returning to play for a Big Ten school, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Under the proposed rule, a player would be ineligible to join a Big Ten roster if they have declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a contract with a professional league. The move comes amid a growing debate across college football over whether players…

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NCAA, FBI Partner to Help Protect College Athletes From Online Sexual Exploitation

Brandon King

As college athletes become increasingly visible online through social media, NIL opportunities and personal branding, the NCAA and FBI are taking steps to help protect them from online sexual exploitation. The organizations announced a partnership Monday focused on educating student-athletes about digital safety, protecting private images and recognizing tactics that could put their personal information and accounts at risk. The effort comes as college athletes have become more prominent targets for online criminals because of their growing social media followings and increased public exposure. Why College Athletes Are Being Targeted…

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Alabama State Accepts NCAA Committee on Infractions Decision Following Level I-Mitigated Case

Brandon King

Alabama State University has announced that it has received the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions’ public decision regarding its infractions case, which was classified as Level I-Mitigated. Under the NCAA’s infractions process, a Level I violation represents the most serious category of rules violations, typically involving significant breaches that undermine the integrity of collegiate athletics. The “mitigated” designation means the NCAA determined there were substantial factors that reduced the severity of the case, such as the institution’s cooperation during the investigation, corrective actions taken, or other mitigating circumstances. While…

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NCAA President Charlie Baker Says Supreme Court Ruling Will Not Change NCAA Policy on Transgender Athletes

Brandon King

Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws restricting participation in girls’ and women’s school sports based on biological sex, NCAA President Charlie Baker says the decision will not result in immediate changes to the association’s transgender athlete policy. Speaking with CBS News’ Face the Nation, Baker said he does not believe the NCAA will need to revise its current rules following the Court’s ruling, signaling that the organization plans to stay the course despite one of the most significant sports governance decisions in recent years. Baker: No…

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NCAA Eliminates FCS-to-FBS Transition Penalty, Clearing Immediate Bowl Eligibility for North Dakota State and Sacramento State

Brandon King

In a move that has been widely praised across the college football landscape, the NCAA has voted to eliminate the postseason transition penalty for schools moving from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The decision means programs such as North Dakota State and Sacramento State will be eligible to compete in bowl games immediately, rather than being forced to wait through a multi-year transition period. For years, schools making the leap from FCS to FBS faced restrictions that prevented them from participating in bowl games…

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15 Players Sue NCAA Over New Five-Year Eligibility Rule One Day After Historic Change

Brandon King

The NCAA’s newly approved age-based eligibility model is already facing a significant legal challenge. Just one day after NCAA officials unanimously approved a new structure that grants student-athletes five years to compete in five seasons beginning either upon college enrollment or when they turn 19 years old, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit seeking an opportunity to benefit from the rule change. The plaintiffs argue that the NCAA’s decision to implement the new model without extending eligibility relief to athletes who have already completed four seasons…

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