{"id":177,"date":"2019-12-01T02:32:18","date_gmt":"2019-12-01T02:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/?p=177"},"modified":"2020-07-17T00:11:18","modified_gmt":"2020-07-17T00:11:18","slug":"ncaa-permits-student-athletes-to-profit-from-name-and-image","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2019\/12\/01\/ncaa-permits-student-athletes-to-profit-from-name-and-image\/","title":{"rendered":"NCAA permits student athletes to profit from name and image"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The debate about whether or not student athletes should be able to profit from endorsements or similar opportunities has been a debate that has persisted for years. The NCAA has been consistently criticized for generating billions of dollars but not allowing student athletes to share in the profit. That debate has finally come to an end as the NCAA\u2019s top governing board voted unanimously to allow college athletes to earn compensation from the use of their name, image, and likeness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board of\nGovernors\u2019&nbsp;action&nbsp;directs&nbsp;each of the&nbsp;NCAA\u2019s&nbsp;three\ndivisions to immediately consider updates&nbsp;to&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;bylaws and\npolicies&nbsp;for the 21st&nbsp;century. The divisions have until January 2021\nto make changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe must embrace change to provide the best possible\nexperience for college athletes,\u201d Drake said. \u201cAdditional flexibility in this\narea can and must continue to support college sports as a part of higher\neducation.&nbsp;This&nbsp;modernization&nbsp;for the future&nbsp;is a natural\nextension of the numerous steps NCAA members have taken in recent years to\nimprove support for student-athletes, including full cost of\nattendance&nbsp;and&nbsp;guaranteed scholarships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, the board said&nbsp;modernization\nshould occur within the following principles and guidelines:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assure\nstudent-athletes are treated similarly to non-athlete students unless a\ncompelling reason exists to differentiate.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Maintain\nthe priorities of education and the collegiate experience&nbsp;to provide\nopportunities for student-athlete success.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Ensure\nrules are transparent, focused and enforceable and facilitate fair and balanced\ncompetition.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Make\nclear the&nbsp;distinction&nbsp;between collegiate and professional\nopportunities.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Make\nclear that compensation for athletics performance or participation\nis&nbsp;impermissible.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Reaffirm\nthat student-athletes are students first and not employees of the\nuniversity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Enhance&nbsp;principles\nof diversity, inclusion and gender equity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Protect\nthe recruiting environment and prohibit inducements to select, remain at, or\ntransfer to a specific institution.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs\na national governing body, the NCAA is uniquely positioned to modify its rules\nto ensure fairness and a level playing field for student-athletes,\u201d NCAA\nPresident Mark Emmert said. \u201cThe board\u2019s action today&nbsp;creates a path\nto&nbsp;enhance opportunities for student-athletes&nbsp;while&nbsp;ensuring\nthey&nbsp;compete against students&nbsp;and not professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The debate about whether or not student athletes should be able to profit from endorsements or similar opportunities has been a debate that has persisted for years. 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