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Today, on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box. Joe Moglia discussed the NCAA’s pending settlement and its implications for collegiate athletics. The revenue-sharing model in collegiate sports heavily favors programs that generate significant income, primarily football and basketball. This model exacerbates the financial divide between these programs and smaller, less lucrative sports. The result? A growing disparity that could endanger the sustainability and diversity of collegiate sports programs across the country. Collegiate sports should not merely be profit-driven. They are a vital part of our educational system, providing opportunities for personal growth, education, and the building of community spirit. When only a few sports benefit from the majority of funding, we risk losing the broader educational and social values that these programs provide. #NCAA #RevenueSharing #Athletics #EducationFirst #Leadership

NEW PROJECT: Realignment - The past, present and future battle for college football supremacy. Mapping out the major realignments in college football ahead of the 2024 season, how we got here and what's next. https://lnkd.in/ezfyK7sq

SEC Commissioner on NCAA Changes SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has been a vocal advocate for the NCAA's proposed governance changes. Sankey argues that not all Division I members should be involved in decision-making processes that create risks for others. He believes the Power Four conferences need more autonomy to effectively address issues like transfer portal windows and recruiting calendars. This push for a new governance model highlights the ongoing tensions within the NCAA and the need for a structure that better reflects the realities of modern college sports. #NCAA #SECSports #GovernanceChange

Joseph Ceccarelli discusses one of the most prevalent NIL cases, House v. NCAA. Check out his blog post about the class-action antitrust suit against the NCAA and its conferences. https://lnkd.in/gkafGcYs #SportsLaw #NIL #SportsIndustry #NCAA #EntertainmentLaw #ClassAction #Antitrust #BlogPost #ASUSELJ

If you follow college sports, you may have heard that the NCAA and the Power 5 Conferences are working to settle the House v NCAA case. It was just reported that the Big 12 presidents and chancellors voted unanimously in favor of the settlement terms. Learn more about the settlement terms with my latest below. #sportslaw #collegesports https://lnkd.in/etf4ReGU

Can high school football be made safer? YES! One opportunity is eliminating the kickoff, the most dangerous play in the game for the brain. Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN have revealed that the Concussion Legacy Foundation worked with Riverdale Country School and the Metropolitan Independent Football League to eliminate the kickoff for member schools across New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey – and no one misses it! Dropping the kickoff, along with limiting hitting in practice to 15 minutes a week, helped reduce concussions by 33% - moreover, when parents heard about Riverdale's commitment to safety, football signups went up by 18%. We’re calling it S.M.A.R.T.E.R Football (Safer – Modified – Appropriate – Resilient – Trusted – Evidence-Based – Responsible) and any league can implement this model. The one constant about football is that the rules change every year. There is no better reason to change than protecting the brains of these young students. Reach out if you’d like to help your league evolve. Watch the CNN piece here: https://lnkd.in/eynyXXi3

Tennessee v. NCAA: NCAA Enjoined from Enforcing NIL Rules and Policies On February 23, 2024, United States District Judge Clifton L. Corker granted an injunction prohibiting the NCAA from enforcing name, image, and likeness ("NIL") rules and policies. Specifically, Judge Corker granted the Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and "restrained and enjoined [the NCAA] from enforcing the NCAA Interim NIL Policy, the NCAA Bylaws, or any other authority to the extent such authority prohibits student-athletes from negotiating compensation for NIL with any third-party entity, including but not limited to boosters or a collective of boosters, until a full and final decision on the merits in the instant action." This ruling is very important for both athletes and universities facing enforcement actions. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gQGK_nrM. #SportsLaw #Antitrust #NIL #DennieSportsLaw #NCAA #NCAACompliance

In this SBJ article review, I will discuss College Sports Tomorrow's recent proposition for a realignment of college football and what that could look like in the future. Darin W. White https://lnkd.in/gjmaKGhj

Revenue Sharing Challenges One of the significant challenges posed by the NCAA's proposed governance changes is the issue of revenue sharing. If the House v. NCAA settlement is approved, Power Four schools may need to fund revenue sharing up to $22 million annually for the next decade. This financial burden could be particularly challenging for smaller schools within these conferences. The proposed changes could exacerbate existing financial disparities, forcing some schools to make tough decisions about participating in top-tier college sports. #NCAA #RevenueSharing #CollegeSports

Thompson Coburn partners Rob Lang and Scott Goldschmidt wrote for Sports Litigation Alert on the case of NCAA athlete Terrence Shannon Jr., their client who successfully challenged his university's suspension from the basketball team. The article explores the impact of name, image, and likeness (#NIL) opportunities on these scenarios and offers guidance for institutions with athletic programs. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Adj5tc #sportslaw #collegeathletics