Do schools now have to pay to

[Cusefan0307]

If your premise is that I’m wrong because I have lost my mind, I suppose we could debate that. Of course, most of the pertinent documents are protected under Doctor/patient confidentiality.

As far as how NIL laws will affect the performance of “kids” in college sports - yes the may have reached they age of consent, but they are still kids in the maturity sense - well, I think that’s clearly open for debate. My opinions, are based on years of watching athletes, amateur as well as professional, and how they differ. It’s true many will be “professional” in their approach to their sport and their long-term objectives to make the NFL or the NBA or the whatever. But IMO, an increasing number will decide to allow “personality” or “flamboyance” or even “controversial nature” to dictate how they brand themselves. You don’t have to look far in the NFL to see that. Coming soon to college sports!

And when does it start? Can’t a high school athlete now start “building his brand?”
It’s another step down the wrong road, masked by the argument of fairness and good intentions. And we all know where good intentions take you.

Perhaps it’s just a generational thing. I’m sure I’m much older than you. God knows my kids and I disagree on this subject. Still, I haven’t come by this opinion overnight, or without a great deal of consideration. It’s a fascinating topic.

Gave you a like because you said it’s a generation thing. I said the same last week and was hammered by a few middle aged posters for it. I am in my late 30’s.

 

[All4SU]

Gave you a like because you said it’s a generation thing. I said the same last week and was hammered by a few middle aged posters for it. I am in my late 30’s.

Hey I’ll take them where I can get them. Of course I cleverly left out the part about how old people are smarter.

 

[MSOrange]

If your premise is that I’m wrong because I have lost my mind, I suppose we could debate that. Of course, most of the pertinent documents are protected under Doctor/patient confidentiality.

As far as how NIL laws will affect the performance of “kids” in college sports - yes the may have reached they age of consent, but they are still kids in the maturity sense - well, I think that’s clearly open for debate. My opinions, are based on years of watching athletes, amateur as well as professional, and how they differ. It’s true many will be “professional” in their approach to their sport and their long-term objectives to make the NFL or the NBA or the whatever. But IMO, an increasing number will decide to allow “personality” or “flamboyance” or even “controversial nature” to dictate how they brand themselves. And then there is the question of a selfish desire to pad one’s own stats. You don’t have to look far in the NFL to see that. Coming soon to college sports!

And when does it start? Can’t a high school athlete now start “building his brand?”
It’s another step down the wrong road, masked by the argument of fairness and good intentions. And we all know where good intentions take you.

Perhaps it’s just a generational thing. I’m sure I’m much older than you. God knows my kids and I disagree on this subject. Still, I haven’t come by this opinion overnight, or without a great deal of consideration. It’s a fascinating topic.

I very much respect your opinion. I've enjoyed you back to the AOL days. But I guess I'm thinking it's up to the coaches as the true adults in the room to keep the "personality, flamboyance and controversy" under control if it starts to impact team performance.

 

[OttoMets]

I very much respect your opinion. I've enjoyed you back to the AOL days. But I guess I'm thinking it's up to the coaches as the true adults in the room to keep the "personality, flamboyance and controversy" under control if it starts to impact team performance.

We are doomed.

 

[dollarbill44]

Gumby, too. Remember that guy?

I think he did alright

 

[MadNY3]

I could be wrong, but I still think performance will be a big factor in one's potential to take advantage of this.

Sorta.

The fourth-best player on a Top 20 basketball team could strike a deal with Twitch and play video games all night with the right personality.

Marek would have a deal with either Twin Trees or Domino's.

It's cray.