NAIA goes ahead of the NCAA in NIL legislation

[bonarae]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/naia-set-to-pass-liberal-name-image-and-likeness-legislation-ahead-of-the-ncaa/

What does this hold for their rivals, anyway? Aren't those playing a game of tug of war? xchinscratchx

[JayJ79]

ah yes, all of those famous NAIA athletes can rake in unlimited monetary compensation now.

[PAllen]

ah yes, all of those famous NAIA athletes can rake in unlimited monetary compensation now.

It might eventually turn into that, although it will probably more likely just force the NCAA's hand. Remember, the NIT used to be the premier tournament.

[walliver]

Maybe the P5 will move to the NAIA.

[OhioHen]

Maybe the P5 will move to the NAIA.

...saving money in the process by significantly reducing their "compliance" office. It takes far fewer people to make it look like eligibility rules are being "followed" when the rules are less stringent.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... the NCAA is showing progress...

https://apnews.com/e1d5efbe231c1b70134ace013a008036?utm_source=Twitte r&utm_medium=AP_Top25&utm_campaign=SocialFlow

[Laker]

Or they could start flag football for women:

https://naia.prestosports.com/sports/wflag/2020-21/releases/WFLAG_LaunchAnnouncement_2020