The recent saga surrounding Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has sparked intense debate across the college football community. His story will likely become a cautionary tale in the evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”)...
The NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) agreement allows college athletes to profit from their personal brand, emerged after 2021 due to court rulings like O’Bannon vs NCAA. Historically, college athletes could not be paid, but massive revenue from sports raised concerns about their rights. NIL enables athletes to enter contracts for endorsements, public appearances, and uses professional agents, while prohibiting pay-for-play schemes. Funding often comes from NIL collectives tied to colleges. The landscape is shifting toward potential professionalization of college sports, with significant implications for athlete decision-making and the future of college football.
It is still reasonably quiet on the College Football news front this week. We have the NFL draft and later stages of March Madness on the horizon which is keeping the focus. But I...
A slightly different article this week where I look at my pick of the news stories. The key one being the interview I heard with the Head Coach of the Washington Huskies. Coach Jedd Fisch emphasizes the negative impact of early games on player welfare. He also advocates for accessible spring games to enhance fan experience.
Spring marks the beginning of training for college football teams, culminating in the Spring game, an opportunity for coaches to assess players and engage fans. However, many teams are cancelling these games due to concerns about long seasons, player safety, and tampering issues. This trend raises questions about fan engagement and replacements for the traditional Spring game.
This week, discussions among college football conference commissioners did not reach a conclusion, regarding potential landscape changes. The Power 4, particularly the SEC and Big Ten, dominate the sport, and their financial advantages grow. Proposed playoff expansions raise concerns about equity for lower conferences and threaten the sport’s competitive dynamics, generating unease among fans.
This post provides an overview of American Football, outlining its objectives, game structure, and team dynamics. It explains the roles of offense, defense, and special teams, emphasizing scoring methods. The post also touches on game strategies and common penalties.
Whilst watching college football games, I sometimes have to remind myself that I am actually watching university students. High-performing university students, but students nonetheless. It is easy to forget when you see them performing...
T’was the month after the Natty, and all was calm…. We are in full off-season mode now, signalling quieter times as athletic departments review rosters for next year. Amongst the relative quiet, I wanted...
The PAC-12 conference has undergone significant upheaval, losing key teams to rival conferences and facing challenges in retaining its Power 5 status. Established in 1915, it has seen its membership dwindle to just two teams. Efforts to recruit new members are underway, but its future and relevance remain uncertain.
