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Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofits
Read full article: Unintended consequences: How NIL in college sports has raised questions about nonprofitsThe entrance of name, image and likeness deals in college sports has raised questions about what it means to be a tax-exempt charitable organization.
It’s official: Florida high school athletes are being paid for their name, image and likeness. What do you think?
Read full article: It’s official: Florida high school athletes are being paid for their name, image and likeness. What do you think?High school athletes in Florida can now profit off their name, image and likeness after the State Board of Education voted to usher in the new era in the athletics on Wednesday morning.
State Board of Education signs off on name, image, likeness for Florida athletes
Read full article: State Board of Education signs off on name, image, likeness for Florida athletesHigh school athletes in Florida can now profit off their name, image and likeness after the State Board of Education voted to usher in the new era in the athletics on Wednesday morning.
‘Amateurism remains in effect’: FHSAA warns schools, athletes about NIL deals
Read full article: ‘Amateurism remains in effect’: FHSAA warns schools, athletes about NIL dealsThe Florida High School Athletic Association is warning schools of potential name, image and likeness issues on the still yet-to-be implemented bylaw change.
Commentary: NIL is divisive, but death of high school sports in Florida is exaggerated
Read full article: Commentary: NIL is divisive, but death of high school sports in Florida is exaggeratedThe obituary has been published, the eulogy written and the epitaph chiseled on the headstone. High school sports died on Tuesday in Gainesville. Cause of death: name, image and likeness. Sounds extreme, doesn’t it?
Former Bartram girls lacrosse star got NIL ball rolling in Florida
Read full article: Former Bartram girls lacrosse star got NIL ball rolling in FloridaThe athlete who brought the first NIL deal to the FHSAA nearly two years ago was Bartram Trail star and reigning All-News4JAX player of the year, Ryann Frechette.
High school athletes will be paid for their name, image and likeness. What are your thoughts?
Read full article: High school athletes will be paid for their name, image and likeness. What are your thoughts?High school athletes will now make a profit off their name, image and likeness (NIL) after the Florida High School Athletic Association approved the change on Tuesday.
FHSAA clears the way for high school athletes to earn money from name, image and likeness
Read full article: FHSAA clears the way for high school athletes to earn money from name, image and likenessThe landscape in high school sports changed significantly on Tuesday morning as the Florida High School Athletic Association voted unanimously to approve name, image and likeness and create an open championship division in major team sports.
‘Reality of where we’re at’: FHSAA delves into NIL debate; next meeting coming in April
Read full article: ‘Reality of where we’re at’: FHSAA delves into NIL debate; next meeting coming in AprilThe Florida High School Athletic Association’s first foray into the murky waters of the name, image and likeness debate got underway Monday with more questions and concerns about high school athletes being able to profit much like those in college.
FHSAA releases initial draft of name, image and likeness legislation; board will meet Monday
Read full article: FHSAA releases initial draft of name, image and likeness legislation; board will meet MondayThe Florida High School Athletic Association unveiled its initial name, image and likeness proposal on Friday, a first step in becoming the latest state to allow athletes here to profit long before they reach college.
NIL nonprofits can't lose in College Football Playoff championship
Read full article: NIL nonprofits can't lose in College Football Playoff championshipNo matter who takes home the College Football Playoff championship Monday night in Houston, a rare nonprofit from the murky, still-developing world of Name, Image, Likeness programs is set to come out on top.
Polling the players and coaches: Biggest issues, best in the area and growing concerns in 2023
Read full article: Polling the players and coaches: Biggest issues, best in the area and growing concerns in 2023News4JAX hands out a list of questions to high school football players and coaches before the start of every season covering a variety of topics. This year, we received responses from 100 players and 25 from coaches. Both are asked to not vote for their own team or teammates or coaches on select questions. This is what they had to tell us.
NCAA moves toward implementing NIL rules with proposals for agent registry, deal disclosure
Read full article: NCAA moves toward implementing NIL rules with proposals for agent registry, deal disclosureThe NCAA took a step toward putting rules in place to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for their fame.
Texas A&M fund shutters program that allowed donors to support athlete endorsements, citing IRS memo
Read full article: Texas A&M fund shutters program that allowed donors to support athlete endorsements, citing IRS memoThe foundation that supports Texas A&M athletics says it is closing a branch set up for donors to support endorsement deals for Aggies athletes.
Signing day ends recruiting sagas for QB Rashada, CB McClain
Read full article: Signing day ends recruiting sagas for QB Rashada, CB McClainThe opening of college football’s traditional signing period for high school prospects brought an apparent end to two of the cycle’s most notable recruitments.
Jaden Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruiting
Read full article: Jaden Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruitingUsing name, image and likeness compensation to recruit college athletes is still very much against NCAA rules. The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in decisions. Booster-funded collectives are taking on a big role in compensating athletes. Schools can only hope they are acting within the rules and in their best interest. Inserting a third-party in the recruiting process between coaches and recruits has only complicated things. Experts say the collectives should focus on athletes who are already on campus.
AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess
Read full article: AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL messA person familiar with the situation says Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada has requested a release from his national letter of intent after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through.
Gators Breakdown: The Gator Collective’s role in NIL
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: The Gator Collective’s role in NILName, Image, and Likeness is here to stay in college football. Coach Billy Napier says the Gators will be very competitive in NIL and The Gator Collective is leading the way.
Name, image, Iikeness benefits not for high school sports stars ... yet
Read full article: Name, image, Iikeness benefits not for high school sports stars ... yetHigh schools often follow the college model, so it only feels like a matter of time before the conversation about athletes profiting off their name, image and likeness picks up momentum here.
AP survey: ADs concerned NIL will skew competitive balance
Read full article: AP survey: ADs concerned NIL will skew competitive balanceAn Associated Press survey of Division I athletic directors found that nearly 73% believe allowing athletes to be compensated for use of their name, image or likeness will decrease the number of schools that have a chance to be competitive in college sports.