Newsletter #64 | NCAA NIL Policy Review, OK State's 'Brand Squad,' UNC's NIL FanBox + ICYMI Ticker
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Recapping NIL This Week:
NCAA to review NIL policies + effects on recruiting, mental health and more
The Division I Board of Directors met virtually Friday and agreed to task the Division I Council with a review of how NIL policies, or lack thereof, have affected athletes' school choice, transfer opportunities, academics and their mental health. The NCAA board asked for a preliminary report from the council by April, with a final report with recommendations for possible action due in June. Full announcement HERE.
In a news release, the board cited concerns about potential violation of NCAA recruiting rules, the representation for athletes as they broker these deals, booster involvement, as well schools being involved in potentially arranging deals for incoming players.” We want to preserve the positive aspects of the new policy while reviewing whether anything can be done to mitigate the negative ones," said board chair and University of Georgia president Jere Morehead.
“We expect that al…