"Georgia NIL Collective Fines Players for Driving Violations, Says Kirby Smart"
Georgia coach Kirby Smart revealed that the program's NIL collective has been fining players for off-field incidents, including traffic-related charges, as a form of discipline. This practice, while legal, raises concerns about potentially classifying athletes as employees and could impact recruiting. The issue comes amid a series of traffic-related incidents involving Georgia players, prompting the program to implement various educational and disciplinary measures.