(09-12-2019 07:46 AM)Gamecock Wrote:  

(06-01-2019 05:40 PM)Wolfman Wrote:  This doesn't address the issue that caused the rule. An athlete could receive $50k for 100 autographed pics if they sign with school X, have a good game, etc. Schools would have no way to police that.

Athletes could still sign an agreement that they will abide by NCAA amateurism rules.

The NCAA should just allow it but with a cap. That seems like the most reasonable compromise. Otherwise you are correct, we will see a situation where like 5 schools are signing all of the 5 stars every season for 250k dollar "endorsement deals"

NCAA hasn't faired well when they place a "cap" on earnings.
Just ask them what happened with basketball assistant coaches.
They lost in the courts and when they knew they were going to lose their appeal, they settled.

(09-12-2019 08:41 AM)Big Frog II Wrote:  I expect the NCAA to fight this tooth and nail.

NCAA is the nation's third-biggest spender in congressional lobbying from sport.
They spent $52M in outside legal fees in FY2018, which was a 50% over 2015. If they fight in California, and the three other states which seem ready for pass legislation (Washington, Tennessee, and Colorado), that's even more money to attorneys and less in scholarship money. They'll further sully their image problem.