Legal
What year were NIL deals legalized for NCAA athletes?
2021
Are athletes more likely to take opportunities that focus on the developments of their characters and careers or their raw athletic abilities?
Development of character and career
Is there systemic racism in college sports?
Yes
Do student-athletes typically have higher levels os stress?
Yes
What could paying players as if they are working a job negatively affect?
Student Grades
How much does the NCAA pay in federal taxes per year? (Guess within $500,000).
$0
What is the most common factor chosen by athletes that they look for when deciding on what college to commit to?
The opportunity to begin a good career outside of playing sports
Do both universities and students benefit from NIL deals, or does it only benefit one party?
Yes, both parties benefit.
What are most student athletes' moods Based on?
“Performance based” moods
What could taking a portion of the sports revenue and distributing it to all of the players do to the school?
Cause a decrease in budget for other school developmental programs
Through NIL deals does the NCAA directly pay athletes or is it through a third party?
NCAA does not pay athletes, they are paid through the service or brand in which sponsors them
Are athletes better off going into NIL deals alone or would it be better to have supervision, and why?
It’s better to not do it alone for a variety of reasons: Knowing what they’re getting into, learning the language of contracts, using faculty as your ally, documenting when and how you receive your funds, and having your parents for guidance and support.
How are brands taking advantage of student athletes?
Brands are taking advantage of student athletes in deals because they don’t read the fine print
What is the number one reason student athletes have more stress than a regular student?
The amount of work on their schedule combined with the pressure to perform.
How are these athletes compensated currently?
Scholarships/Education