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Message: [QUOTE="reedny, post: 2570531, member: 1423"] The badmitton example presents a fact-question. The NCAA nails schools for boosters all the time .. on the theory that they're representing the schools "athletic interests". That's how SU got sanctioned for the guy at the Y. In your example, it would depend on your relationship with your alma mater. I think if you were TOTALLY isolated from the school, it would not be an NCAA violation. However, the boosters paying the big bucks are often involved with the school - establishing the connection. My point is that apparel companies are no different than boosters. Their relationships with the schools are as extensive as any booster, especially if they're under contract. Schools may be victims in one sense (eligibility), but they are beneficiaries too ... in terms of NCAA regulations. [/QUOTE]