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A thread of restrictions included in certain LIV golfers’ contracts, according to recent court filings.
1. Players must play in every LIV event as a fundamental condition of their contract, and LIV retains "sole discretion" in the number, location, or dates of events.

LIV has already exercised that discretion to increase the # of events from 8 to 14, not including the 4 majors.
2. Players grant LIV an *exclusive*, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to exhibit, exploit […] and otherwise use players’ identification in connection with any promo activities, apparel, and all content created by LIV during the term of their contracts.
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So even though I’m technically still “on vacation” I want to add some thoughts on #NIL, the future, and where it’s going. Ride with me for this quick thread.
First, let’s lay out what’s happening. There’s two restrictions that some schools have to live under: first title IX, which (I’m being basic here) requires equal funding for mens and womens NIL. Meaning, hire an NIL coordinator for both, they better be doing both genders.
The second is using it as a recruiting device. This ties into the first, but let’s be clear, it’s against NCAA rules, some state laws, but neither have proven to be enforceable in any way.
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This incoming football freshman used a 4.3 40-yard dash time to go from 0 DI offers to a DI roster spot.

Now he’s working to get off to a fast start in the business world by leveraging #NIL.

Here’s how:
At Seven Lakes HS in Katy, TX, @GraysonMedford was a multi-sport athlete who could play nearly any position on the football field.

He was a recognized team leader who had success playing QB, WR & CB in the Mecca of TX HS football.
But by his senior year, he only had a D2 offer from Colorado School of Mines.

The one advantage he held over everyone else?

He was fast.
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I’ve heard a new #NIL misconception while out at the @NILSummit.

Some believe that collectives/boosters can pay athletes prior to a commitment if the athlete lives in a state where high school athletes are allowed to monetize their NILs.
The explanation I heard is that the NCAA’s NIL guidance tells people to follow state NIL laws. And since some states allow HS athletes to enter into deals, it’s therefore ok for collectives to sign them to deals.
But some HS athletes are allowed to enter into NIL deals because of state HSAA rules, not state laws.

And even though some HS athletes can enter into deals, it’s still a violation of NCAA rules for collectives/boosters to be involved in recruiting.
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Retailers are ready to strike group licensing deals with college sports to resurrect the NCAA Football game, create trading cards & develop merchandise.

What’s missing?

“NCAA allowing it.”

How the #NCAA’s fear of athlete employment is costing millions

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A deep dive on how & why the #NCAA’s #NIL report prevents return of the video game & pits players against their own schools.

Exploring the future of group licensing, player unions & employment relationships

“The NCAA has created an unworkable solution.”

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No group licensing hurts unheralded players - linemen, kickers, etc. - who don’t have the branding to garner $$$ endorsement deals.

Legal & industry experts shoot down the #NCAA’s claim that a union is necessary for group licensing.

“I don’t buy it.”

bit.ly/2SBKnkE
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How a historic day turned into an ‘L’ for the #NCAA, Congressmen say - its #NIL report too vague & restrictive.

And why, no matter the NCAA’s final product, the ball rests with lawmakers.

“The NCAA needs to realize the shot clock has run out on them.”

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Buried in this: Grievances coaches have with #NCAA #NIL report.

Concerns over rogue boosters, shady agents, issues w/ institutional control & unenforceable regulations.

What’s it all mean? More cheating than there already is, says AFCA prez Todd Berry.

bit.ly/35jMRJn
The #NCAA’s #NIL report?

It totaled 14,000 words, 31 pages, 18 subsections, 7 sections and, as one lawmaker put it, zero concrete ideas.

Florida’s NIL law: 2 pages.

“I feel like every time they take a stab at it they make it more difficult.”

bit.ly/35jMRJn
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Rep. Donna Shalala (D-FL), the former Wisconsin and Miami school president, on the #NCAA's #NIL report:

"My initial reaction was that it is a PR document."
Asked of her reaction to the #NCAA #NIL proposal if she were still a school president, Shalala quipped: "I'd say, 'Why are we paying all these people at the NCAA if they can't give us more detail than this?' I'd be standing in the middle of my office scratching my head."
Shalala is told about the involvement that boosters and agents will have in proposed #NCAA #NIL ventures.

"It’s a nightmare. For years we fought the agents and the boosters and now we’re letting them back in?"
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