Chris and Tony’s Topic for this conversation: N.I.L.

What is the NCAA House settlement and why is it such a big deal for college athletics?

What is the status of the House case?

Has the settlement been approved?

Do you think it will be approved?

What does this mean for athletes in non-revenue sports?

What does this mean for name, image, and likeness agreements (NIL) going forward?

Wrap – plugging Foster Swift Sports Law group – representing athletes and organizations to navigate NIL deals.

As a four-year member of the University of Michigan football team, Tony brings to the growing world of complex NIL business issues personal knowledge, a unique perspective, and a work ethic honed as a team member. Tony was instrumental in forming the firm’s NIL Law Team to counsel student-athletes, businesses/organizations and other interested parties in creating high-value NIL initiatives and contractual arrangements which are fully compliant with NCAA rules, state laws and university regulations.

Here is the Spotify link for the first episode of the new Foster Swift Sports Talk podcast: The House Settlement’s Impact on NIL and Non-Revenue Sports by Foster Swift Sports Talk

Topics discussed include the House settlement and its potential impact on non-revenue sports. Episode guests were MSU Baseball Head Coach Jake Boss Jr. and Dr. Tom Dieters, Founder and President of Charitable Gift America, a nonprofit that empowers student-athletes through NIL contracts with built-in charitable components.