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sports1 year ago

NCAA's $2.8B Settlement Sparks New Challenges and Changes in College Athletics

NCAA President Charlie Baker discussed the recent $2.8 billion settlement between the NCAA and five major conferences, which allows schools to pay athletes directly. This settlement aims to create stability and predictability in college sports and addresses long-standing issues of student athlete compensation. Baker also touched on the implications for amateurism, Title IX considerations, and the impact of prop betting on student athletes.

via NPR|
#charlie-baker#college-sports#ncaa
sports1 year ago

"NCAA Halts NIL Investigations Amid Legal Challenges and Shifting Landscape in College Sports"

NCAA President Charlie Baker has issued updated guidance to schools following a preliminary injunction halting the NCAA's power to prohibit recruits and transfer portal athletes from negotiating their NIL. All NCAA investigations involving third-party NIL collectives have been paused, and the prohibition of pay-for-play, institutional payments, and quid-pro-quo requirements remains in place. The ruling allows booster-funded NIL collectives to communicate with high school recruits and transfer portal players, and the NCAA is working on additional improvements to resolve issues with student-athletes.

via On3.com|
#charlie-baker#college-football#ncaa
sports1 year ago

"NCAA Faces Fallout: NIL Ruling and the Future of College Sports"

Following a preliminary injunction halting the NCAA's power to prohibit recruits and transfer portal athletes from negotiating their NIL, NCAA President Charlie Baker has issued a letter to the membership, expressing plans to convene the Division I Board of Directors and the Board of Governors to discuss next steps. The lawsuit, led by the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia, has left the NCAA powerless to govern NIL in college sports, prompting the organization to quickly develop guidance on which rules are enjoined by the court order.

via On3|
#charlie-baker#college-sports#ncaa
sports2 years ago

"NCAA President Stands by Michigan's Fair and Square Football National Title Win"

NCAA president Charlie Baker stands by his decision to involve the Big Ten and the University of Michigan in an ongoing investigation, stating that Michigan won the national championship "fair and square." The investigation, which centered on an illegal on-campus scouting and sign-stealing operation, led to the suspension of head coach Jim Harbaugh for three games. Baker believes that the NCAA's actions were necessary to preserve the fairness of the competition and that the investigation should now pick up pace. Michigan players and staff maintain that their national championship win was not tainted despite the ongoing investigation.

via The Athletic|
#charlie-baker#investigation#michigan
sports2 years ago

"NCAA President Stands by Michigan's Fair and Square National Title Win"

NCAA President Charlie Baker defends informing Michigan and the Big Ten about an in-person scouting and sign-stealing investigation during the season, stating that the decision was made to prevent potential impact on game outcomes. The investigation, prompted by evidence presented by a third party, is ongoing, and Michigan has not yet received a notice of allegations from the NCAA. The NCAA is considering ways to expedite the investigation process, and the uncertainty of coach Jim Harbaugh's future with the Wolverines adds complexity to the situation. Despite the investigation, Baker asserts that Michigan's national title win was fair and square.

via The Associated Press|
#charlie-baker#college-football#investigation
sports2 years ago

"NCAA Convention to Debate Future of Athlete Compensation and Proposed Subdivision Reforms"

NCAA President Charlie Baker has proposed a significant change to college sports, suggesting that schools should be able to negotiate NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals directly with athletes and establish trust funds of up to $30,000 per athlete. This proposal, which could lead to a new subdivision within the NCAA for rules-making, will be discussed at the NCAA Convention and could be adopted in parts, with the first actions potentially taking place as early as August. While there is general support for the proposal, there are concerns about its implementation and legal implications, especially regarding the financial burden on schools and the potential for further legal and legislative challenges to the NCAA's model of athlete compensation.

via CBS Sports|
#charlie-baker#college-athletics#ncaa
educationsports2 years ago

"NCAA Faces Turning Point: Baker's Proposal and the Future of College Athlete Status"

College leaders will discuss President Charlie Baker's "Project Division I" proposal at the NCAA convention in Phoenix, which could lead to significant changes in the NCAA Division I model. The proposal includes allowing schools to make NIL deals with athletes, offer unlimited education-related benefits, and potentially create a new FBS subdivision with a trust fund for athletes. The Division I Board of Directors will review the proposal and may task the Division I Council with developing recommendations. Other topics such as NIL athlete protections and transfer policy changes will also be examined.

via Yahoo Sports|
#charlie-baker#college-athletics#educationsports
sports2 years ago

NCAA's Controversial Proposal: Compensating Athletes at the Expense of Smaller Schools

The NCAA president, Charlie Baker, has proposed creating a new subdivision in college sports where schools would operate under their own rules but be required to pay at least half of their athletes $30,000 a year in a trust fund. While this proposal aims to address the issue of competitive equity, it could have unintended consequences for smaller schools like Florida Atlantic University (FAU), which would face financial burdens. FAU, for example, would need to allocate an additional $7.5 million annually to meet this requirement, potentially impacting funding for other sports. The proposal also raises concerns about assigning value to athletes and the potential negative impact on Olympic sports.

via The Athletic|
#athlete-compensation#charlie-baker#college-sports
sports2 years ago

"NCAA Proposes Direct Athlete Compensation in New College Athletics Subdivision"

NCAA President Charlie Baker has proposed the creation of a new competitive subdivision within Division I that would require schools to provide significantly greater compensation for their athletes. Under Baker's plan, schools in this new group would have to invest at least $30,000 per year into an enhanced educational trust fund for at least half of their eligible student-athletes. The proposal also involves the schools in the new group working together to create rules that may differ from the rest of Division I, including policies related to athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Baker's framework aims to address the growing unrest and legal battles over athlete compensation within college sports.

via USA TODAY|
#athlete-compensation#charlie-baker#division-i
sports2 years ago

"NCAA's State-of-Business Review Sparks Creative Solutions for Supporting Schools and Athletes"

The NCAA has completed a state-of-business review, highlighting challenges such as declining college-age population, rising college costs, and competition from alternate career options for athletes. The review recommends addressing mental health concerns, narrowing the gap between different divisions, and establishing accountability and transparency in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations. The NCAA's media rights bundle is set to go out for bid next year, and there is speculation about potentially un-bundling certain sports' championships, such as the women's basketball tournament. NCAA President Charlie Baker is expected to make decisions on media rights and continue efforts to get federal NIL legislative help.

via The Athletic|
#charlie-baker#college-athletics#media-rights
politics2 years ago

GOP Scrambles to Find Strong Candidate to Challenge Elizabeth Warren.

Two surveys showing hypothetical but unrealistic Senate showdowns between Elizabeth Warren and former Gov. Charlie Baker underscore the GOP’s problem: the party still doesn’t have anyone to run this race. Republicans are going to need someone with money and name recognition to mount any sort of serious challenge to powerhouse progressive Warren.

via POLITICO|
#charlie-baker#elizabeth-warren#massachusetts