Something new. Okay player ABC agreed to play at school XYZ and got NIL money, what if he says, no, not playing, draft is at risk?
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That’s where NIL is gonna get REALLY interesting. And why I’m assuming there are some people pushing for more standardized contracts and reporting.
The NFL does care about having good tape. The last few games have been pretty “meh” against the first couple legitimate defenses he’s faced. Sitting out the rest of the season seems like a bad idea, bowl game seems obvious if not the Natty.
Back in the ‘old’/pre-NIL days, there were pushes for Jadaveon Clowney to sit out his entire junior season. Business decision.
I know some teams like players who ‘really love football’, but Williams definitely has done enough.
It would be a great things if NIL payouts had participation requirements of some sort. A shame about the NCAA…
I know some teams like players who ‘really love football’, but Williams definitely has done enough.
It would be a great things if NIL payouts had participation requirements of some sort. A shame about the NCAA…
Serious question: what is the NCAA's stance now on players having agents?
I'm asking because it seems very, very logical that NIL will soon (if it hasn't already) reach a point where contracts will need to be signed between players and benefactors - whether we're talking about % of games played, incentives, bowl games, fundamental eligibility...a million different things. There can be no "good faith" here - has to be in writing and seems unfair for a child to navigate this with one or two idiot parents or crazy Uncle Remus "helping."
I'm asking because it seems very, very logical that NIL will soon (if it hasn't already) reach a point where contracts will need to be signed between players and benefactors - whether we're talking about % of games played, incentives, bowl games, fundamental eligibility...a million different things. There can be no "good faith" here - has to be in writing and seems unfair for a child to navigate this with one or two idiot parents or crazy Uncle Remus "helping."
I don’t believe Williams has ever mentioned he is considering skipping the rest of the year.
It's in the name. The players are being compensated for their "name, image, and likeness," not for playing.
Now, the schools are compensating them with scholarship/room/board for playing. Could the schools revoke those?
Now, the schools are compensating them with scholarship/room/board for playing. Could the schools revoke those?
My guess. A well written contract would require you to be available to play or injured to get paid. Second, there are many cases of people skipping out. I don't think it affects his NFL stock. So, is the remaining NIL money worth staying?
That’s the trick… NIL (at least in theory/technicality) isn’t supposed to be tied to attending a specific school to say nothing of actual playing time.
Not disagreeing, just stating because the tweet referenced at the beginning of this thread discussed him sitting out the rest of the regular season.
Normally, a lawyer would look at college kid defendant and say that even with a win, no way to collect. Not the case here. And a smart advisor to student would probably advise to repay as judgement plus attorney fees to fight May eat up whatever portion of the first contract he receives after agent and tax deductions.
Further - I would set a contract to pay in installments and scale with relation to Q rating. It is NIL which implies measurable Q. I would include required participation in public contests monthly, maybe with exception for documented injury.
Anyone can hire a lawyer. If NCAA or any other group tried to impinge on that negatively, the lawyers would have a field day.
Smart first year MBB and FB players hire lawyers with hourly rates since contracts are boiler plate and there is no reason to give an agent a percentage.
