So what will the NCAA do? Will they let California dictate to the rest of the country? If they are they only state doing this does that give them a recruiting advantage. Will the NCAA drop all California teams? I hope the latter. They should not be able to blackmail the other states by violating the clears rules. Maybe a couple of seasons of of the game and no players willing to go there because they will lose exposure will get a reversal by the state. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ncaa-paid-players-california-bill-law
And hopefully we catch most, we don't really know do we. I hope the NCAA tells California to take a hike, they will not allow athletes from those school to participate in sanctioned events. Then maybe all the 99% of athletes who would not be getting endorsements anyway will raise bloody heck to get the law repealed.
I see both your point and the OP's point. Most athletes will not get any endorsements because most college athletes won't head to the pro's. Therefore companies won't waste money on them. So then the money will dictate everything. "If I go to alabama I'll get sponsored by Nike and get a shoe deal!" or "If I go to Duke, I'll be the best player on that team and get a deal!". Instead of "I love this program, I want to play for that school".
College sports are big business. But the athletes are the only ones not (legally) permitted to participate and profit from that business. There was a time when the 'purity' of that level existed, but not anymore. Particularly since the change to Olympic rules. So why hold on to something that no longer makes sense? I see the other states following suit by 2023.
It just pushes players to think more for themselves (than they already do) and not about: 1. Their team 2. Their passion for a school 3. The Fan base I'm not 100% opposed of letting these kids get money, but I think it will take more away from the game. They'll care much more about a shoe deal than any of the above.
I would agree with you if this was the 1960s or 1970s. But that ship sailed when players became meal tickets for schools and coaches.
Right, I understand that too. I think we'll just make it worse. I guess what I'm saying is, I understand that it's time these kids get paid (seeing as though many do under the table anyway), but I WISH they would not for the sake of their passion to play for their school
I understand that. It is a desire to go back to 'the way things used to be'. We all believe that our childhoods were better than the experience of 'kids today'. We all want 'high school spirit' for our kids. But the world changed - money rules - technology dominates - fame is everything. Putting money in the pockets of college players is just the natural progression. They are the ones bringing the crowds - why are they the only ones not reaping the rewards?
I see some posting about the legality of players getting paid. Maybe I'm wrong here, but the NCAA does not answer to California or any other state. If they say the players can't be paid, then that's that. From a "legal" stand point, the players can make all the money they want.
