In April, Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press reported the NCAA was exploring a rule change that could allow college athletes to earn revenue from their names, likeness and images through sponsorship and endorsement deals as of January 2021.
However, student-athletes might not have to wait that long.
On Friday afternoon, Stadium’s Brett McMurphy and the AP (h/t ESPN) reported the commissioners of the SEC, ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-12 delivered a letter dated May 23 to congressional leaders asking them to pass a national law that would allow players to profit via merchandising, public appearances, and other such avenues.
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By Zac Wassink | Last updated 5/29/20
