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College Sports - The House Case Could Crack College Sports Foundation

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I know that the NCAA has often voiced that "THIS", whatever "THIS" is from time to time poses an existential threat to college sports. IMO, and the opinion of many folks more invested in college sports than I am, the House case truly poses an existential threat.

 

I'm afraid I have to disagree with the plaintiff's counsel's statement that there is plenty of money to cover the possible 4B dollars in damages from the Hosue case and that nonrevenue sports will not have to be eliminated, should the plaintiffs in the House case prevail. The lawyer's statement that athletic directors are paid $3.5M a year and that athletic programs are flush with cash is nonsense. 

 

I do agree that if this case is to be settled, it will have to be settled by the Power 4 conferences and more likely, the Power 2 conferences. The programs most affected by a House win. The majority of NCAA member institutions do not have a dog in this fight. For example, the Big Sky Conference and the conference Linfield plays in are not named defendants. 

 

Oregon will come out of 'whatever' just fine but many programs may have to make drastic changes to field varsity and not club sports. 

 

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Jeffrey Kessler is the lead attorney in what is shaping up to be the most revolutionary case in NCAA history.

 

"The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers." Dick Butcher, Henry VI. (But please skip the retired lawyers.) 

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I agree Jon. College athletics can adapt to revenue stream changes, but only if there is time to adapt. Getting hit over the head with a 4B dollar bill at the same time you are reacting to the revenue changes that are hitting over just a few years time puts the future of non revenue sport in great peril.

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Updated take on settlement discussions and the cost of settlement and revenue sharing. It appears the price tag for the settlement and revenue sharing will be $30M or more per athletic department. 

 

Schools may not want or be able to meet the financial requirements. Schools will be left behind, sports cut, and salaries likely cut.

 

This article was posted the same day that Kirby Smart's new salary was announced. Kirby at a base salary of $13M per annum is now CFB'c highest paid head coach. 

 

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The college sports industry is moving closer an athlete compensation system. At this point, it seems inevitable.

 

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Another take on how the settlement of the House case could lead to revenue sharing.

 

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It seems as though the NCAA could be agreeing to a settlement in the landmark case House vs. NCAA lawsuit in the near future. ESPN's Pete Thamel and Dan Murphy

 

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In this case, Dennis Dodd is correct. Revenue sharing will not cure all of CFBs and Men's CBB roster issues.

 

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Setting the college sports landscape perfectly will take more than just giving the players a cut of the money

 

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One of the reasons the B1G and the SEC formed a Joint Advisory Group (JAG) was to get in front of litigation that the NCAA was not willing or able to resolve before going to court where the NCAA has an abysmal track record. JAG is the leader in finding a creative solution(s) to settle House and other cases pending against the NCAA.  

 

It will take revenue sharing with the players to resolve House et al; money that the vast amjority of the NCAA;s 1,000+ members do not have. 

 

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College sports leaders have made a key shift in heir mindset: accepting the new normal and seeking actual, realistic (if costly) solutions.

 

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The right idea but with little chance of being passed. 

 

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Two Republican Congressmen introduced a bill that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools federal protection from legal challenges that stand in the way of their...

 

 

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ESPN updates House and other antitrust litigation settlement discussions. A Multi-Billion dollar industry without proactive leadership; no wonder college sports are under attack. The NFL has antitrust protection from Congress because the players have a union. I do not see Congress stepping in unless college sports and the athletes can collectively bargain.

 

The idea as discussed in the article that athletes would have the opportunity to 'appeal' the settlement every year is senseless. A plaintiff's lawyer trying to pave the way for a $2.7B settlement. This would yield a very nice payday for the plaintiff's lawyers. 

 

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The NCAA and its schools are considering a deal to settle its antitrust cases. What would this mean for paying players, NIL collectives and non-power schools?

 

This is not 'fun stuff' to ponder. But the future of big-time CFB is dependent on the B1G/SEC getting a deal done in the absence of any leadership from the NCAA. Make no mistake, it is the two big-boy conferences and their media partners, leading the way. The B1G/SEC are not doing this with 'charity' in mind. A new look CFB will be molded by the Power 2. 

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Baker is Bullish. 

 

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Baker said Monday that he wouldn’t put a hard deadline on the organization’s decision on a proposed settlement in House v. NCAA.

 

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Docs: NCAA could face $20B in damages, bankruptcy if proposed settlement offer isn't agreed upon

 

If they reject a proposed settlement offer, officials from the NCAA and power conferences stand to face a catastrophic $20 billion in back damages as well as risking a bankruptcy filing, according to documents obtained by Yahoo Sports.

 

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The potential settlement is believed to be in its final stages of adoption and consists of back pay, a new compensation model and an overhaul of the NCAA scholarship system.

 

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On 5/15/2024 at 1:14 PM, NJDuck said:

 

Docs: NCAA could face $20B in damages, bankruptcy if proposed settlement offer isn't agreed upon

 

If they reject a proposed settlement offer, officials from the NCAA and power conferences stand to face a catastrophic $20 billion in back damages as well as risking a bankruptcy filing, according to documents obtained by Yahoo Sports.

 

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The potential settlement is believed to be in its final stages of adoption and consists of back pay, a new compensation model and an overhaul of the NCAA scholarship system.

 

This is one of the reasons the B1G and the SEC formed a 'whatever you want to call it but not an Alliance.' 

 

Now there is leadership leading the way out of this morass. The NCAA has proven incapable of resolving any litigation, except the McNair case and a few other suits involving individual and not class action claims, with multi-millions of dollars paid in legal fees to defend the indefensible. 

 

The Power 2 conferences are aware that the settlement of this matter will likely lead to a schism between the athletic department haves and the have-nots. Settlement of this matter is critical to CFB and Men's CBB in particular getting anti-trust and other relief from Congress. Without Congressional protection 'House-like' claims will continue to be filed. 

 

The Pac-12 is the gift that keeps on giving. Glenn House was a swimmer at ASU.

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A settlement worth more than $2.7 billion could be reached next week. But plenty of questions regarding implementation will remain.

 

Congressional assistance is required. Will it be forthcoming?

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