News about California, law, and NCAA

A cycle of constant litigation? I wonder why. The House settlement has a cap on athletes, and only athletes. Clearly, the NCAA wants a cap without bargaining for one, and wants Congress to codify it into law. Instead, pay past damages and remove restrictions to allow all market…

This makes it pretty clear…the NCAA wants this settlement approved so it can go to Congress and ask for it to be law. A serial antitrust violator asking for a cap on athlete pay that’s otherwise illegal. www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/40231039/greg-sankey-welcome-national-standard-college-sports

California lawmaker Chris Holden is removing the revenue-sharing portion from his proposed state bill in light of the NCAA’s landmark settlement. However, he will continue to push thru the legislation, which prevents schools from cutting sports and scholarships. pic.twitter.com/BnRgSeL3m3

Intended to eliminate collectives, the NCAA’s settlement has triggered their next evolution. Many are transitioning into university-funded “marketing agencies,” positioning schools to circumvent the cap & mitigate legal risks. Has a loophole been found? yhoo.it/3x0jw91