The NIL is ruining College football, if it hasn't already done so. unless the NCAA comes up with standards, enforcement of the standards and severe penalties for their violation. Right now, it's the wild wild west and anything goes. Look at aggy. My understanding was the gave each player who committed got a NIL deal and the dollar amount was not small. That clearly wasn't the intent of the rule, but look what's happening. I understand that many players on scholarship come from families that may be very poor and are struggling, but paying them what amounts to a signing bonus that are 7 figures in some cases before their cleats hit the field makes them a pro player, not an amature. I am interested to see how much ticket prices go up if they do go up. The NCAA needs to grow a pair and get this crap-show under control.
On the other hand, I wouldn't oppose a rule requiring a player that gets an NIL deal has to play all 4 years they are eligible at the school they signed with, 5 if they redshirt, and also can't jump as a junior to the NFL, nor can they transfer out of one college program to another. Probably won't fly though.
Last edited: May 20, 2022