N/P: Breaking News: Gov. Gavin Newsom of California will sign a bill to let college athletes make endorsement deals

[countryboi]

These huge power conference colleges are making millions on the backs of these athletes, them being allowed to have endorsements is a no brainer. its really the least they can do. 

[jfra78]

I would rather there be some kind of salary. It seems that a lot of underhanded things that could be done with endorsements

[Нина]

26 minutes ago, rodeo said:

hell yeah, good news. a step closer to paying them outright. they're doing work for your company, pay them. if you can't afford it, you can't afford to have a company. sorry, try china next time.

They won’t be able to afford paying their coaches $7M/year. So sad

[sml1950]

A number of other states are introducing similar bills including NC. 

[Harbingers]

31 minutes ago, MadHatter said:

Not true.

California can pass this law all they want.  College athletes are governed under the ncaa and the ncaa can rule every athlete signing a deal in Cal as ineligible.

Same reason that Colorado, Washington, etc athletes can’t smoke pot and be eligible...even though it is legal in their states.

 

5 minutes ago, sml1950 said:

A number of other states are introducing similar bills including NC. 

If Any combo NC, Penn, Ohio, Michigan were to pass this legislature the NCAA would be screwed trying to block anyone. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

I suspect most outstanding "student athletes" born without a silver spoon in their mouths would put a lot of stock in playing in a state that allows lucrative endorsement contracts.

California universities could easily become the mecca for our nation's the best collegiate athletes. 

It isn't like California (with the largest population in the country) doesn't have enough universities to go it alone without the NCAA.  Not that they'll have to, as most of the Western states won't be far behind in adopting the same or similar laws.  

At that point politicians in states like Alabama, Florida, Texas and Mississippi will be inundated with complaints from highly concerned big money alumni.  The rest of the country will then fall in line, regardless of NCAA threats (money grubbers). 

[jumpman910]

Waaayyy overdue. 

[rodeo]

1 minute ago, Harbingers said:

 

If Any combo NC, Penn, Ohio, Michigan were to pass this legislature the NCAA would be screwed trying to block anyone. 

it would be a very interesting shake-up if enough states pass it to make it unfeasible to deny them and ncaa has to cave, but some places like alabama keep it banned and kill their recruiting and it mixes up college football power structures.

[Harbingers]

2 minutes ago, rodeo said:

it would be a very interesting shake-up if enough states pass it to make it unfeasible to deny them and ncaa has to cave, but some places like alabama keep it banned and kill their recruiting and it mixes up college football power structures.

I have a hard time seeing even states like bama not getting on board with this. Mostly due to the fact it’s taxable revenue.

[Jeremy Igo]

44 minutes ago, Forty-Eight said:

Now some walk ons wont be getting scholarships anymore

Scholarships cost schools next to nothing. 

[rico6]

About fuging time

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Looks like the NCAA's "Plantation" business model is finally being challenged.

[Harbingers]

It’s going to be very interesting to see how this will shape future drafts. If the person is making money they will be less inclined to declare early.

[kungfoodude]

The easiest and most logical decision ever. I have been screaming this for literally over 20 years.