NCAA proposing new college athletics subdivision rooted in direct athlete compensation
I don't think I like this part:
According to Baker’s proposal, schools that choose to be part of the new subdivision — they can opt in or out — are required to meet a strict minimum standard rooted in athlete investment.
Members of the new subdivision will be permitted to strike name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with their own athletes — a significant move away from the current NIL structure.
However, the most impactful benefit of this new model is a framework in which schools can directly compensate athletes through a trust fund. Schools within the new subdivision will be required to distribute to athletes thousands of dollars in additional educationally related funds without limitation.
Entry into the subdivision requires a school to invest, at minimum, $30,000 per year per athlete into what is termed an “enhanced educational trust fund” for at least half of a school’s countable athletes. Schools would determine when athletes receive the amount, which, for four-year athletes, will total at least $120,000. Schools must continue to abide by the framework of Title IX, assuring that 50 percent of the investment be directed toward women athletes.
I don't think I like this part:
If there are enough schools doing this, say the 65-70 P5 schools, split them apart, and give the G5 schools their own championship--at least in football and *maybe* hoops. Not that the G5 schools have a realistic shot to win in football NOW, but if we're going to separate these schools even more then give those kids a shot at a title.The new subdivision will remain under the umbrella of the NCAA, and its members will continue to compete for NCAA championships with others in Division I