The convergence of myriad factors, such as conference realignment, a seamless transfer portal, and rule changes permitting athletes to profit from the usage of their name, image, and likeness (NIL), have dramatically transformed the landscape of collegiate sports. As critical as the changes due to conference realignment and the transfer portal have been, no other development has engendered as much confusion and angst as the rapid evolution of NIL.
In an attempt to inject some modicum of clarity into this volatile arena, a plethora of legislation has been enacted at the state level and proposed at the federal level. Over the past three years, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) had largely remained a spectator in the bleachers. However, recent months indicate that the NCAA may have begun to buckle its chinstrap and take a more proactive stance in the regulation and oversight of NIL.
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