Four Days, Four Million

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Washington Huskies QB Demond Williams Jr had reportedly signed a one-year deal with Washington for the 2026 season worth around $4 million, according to Yahoo Sports. However, he announced Tuesday night he wants to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

This came just four days after he signed his contract with Washington.

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[Turbine]

I know the money probably never changed hands but that's some kind of ROI. (Return On Intent)

The phrase "Name Image Likeness" (NIL) seems like it would be limited to each individual usage.

Each commercial, each jersey sold, not just being on the team.

[tdncz]

I know the money probably never changed hands but that's some kind of ROI. (Return On Intent)

The phrase "Name Image Likeness" (NIL) seems like it would be limited to each individual usage.

Each commercial, each jersey sold, not just being on the team.

Three Requirements to bring sanity back to CFB:
1. Binding contracts (with no compete clauses or something to that effect) between the college and the player. Defaulting on that contract brings consequences ("NCAA" (whatever that is anymore) sanctions, financial penalties, something)
2. Allow ONE portal transfer per career without a sit out year. Any subsequent transfers (except from 1A to 1AA) require a one year sit out.
3. 5 years of eligibility....PERIOD! if injured, if red-shirted, if COVID 2 returns, it there is a nuclear war: FIVE YEARS!

[MarlinMan3]

I know the money probably never changed hands but that's some kind of ROI. (Return On Intent)

The phrase "Name Image Likeness" (NIL) seems like it would be limited to each individual usage.

Each commercial, each jersey sold, not just being on the team.

And his name, image or likeness likely doesnt change just based on what team he is on

[MarlinMan3]

No surprise TSAB is in the middle of this situation... one might say rhymes with champering

[NOCajun]

WTF happened to making these kids attend class and graduate!?!

[UL_Cajuns]

Three Requirements to bring sanity back to CFB:
1. Binding contracts (with no compete clauses or something to that effect) between the college and the player. Defaulting on that contract brings consequences ("NCAA" (whatever that is anymore) sanctions, financial penalties, something)
2. Allow ONE portal transfer per career without a sit out year. Any subsequent transfers (except from 1A to 1AA) require a one year sit out.
3. 5 years of eligibility....PERIOD! if injured, if red-shirted, if COVID 2 returns, it there is a nuclear war: FIVE YEARS!

Makes too much sense to happen. lol.

[CajunVic]

Three Requirements to bring sanity back to CFB:
1. Binding contracts (with no compete clauses or something to that effect) between the college and the player. Defaulting on that contract brings consequences ("NCAA" (whatever that is anymore) sanctions, financial penalties, something)
2. Allow ONE portal transfer per career without a sit out year. Any subsequent transfers (except from 1A to 1AA) require a one year sit out.
3. 5 years of eligibility....PERIOD! if injured, if red-shirted, if COVID 2 returns, it there is a nuclear war: FIVE YEARS!

this would be great, but will never meet constitutional muster

[JamesTheJeweler]

this would be great, but will never meet constitutional muster

Hey, I was listening to someone this morning talk about the way the Big10 structure these deals like employees, which is supposed to keep them from bolting. But they were saying if they structure the contracts the way they do, they will have to also offer them the same benefits as employees. I.E. health insurance, etc.

Whats the legalities there?

[tdncz]

I guess I missed one important element to my suggestion:
This would only pass LEGAL (not necessarily Constitutional) muster if CFB would initiate some sort of unionized employment system, and only then if collectively bargained (e.g., the NFL, NBA, etc. players associations)

Otherwise, NOT the U.S. Constitution, but Antitrust law, State and Federal Employment law- especially regarding government reluctance (or outright prohibition in some states) to enforce non-compete clauses would be the issue.
I am usually not one for unions, but a CFB CBA might just be the answer in this situation. Maybe the future CFB Commissioner (Nick Saban) will agree....