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Battle of the Bills: How Four Federal NIL Bills Depict Continued Uncertainty Over a Uniform NIL Standard
Starting on July 1, 2021, the NCAA allowed college athletes to participate in endorsement arrangements using their name, image, and...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Dec 19, 202310 min read
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While These College Students Face Criminal Sanctions, The NCAA Face New Reality of Student-Athlete’s Gambling Habits
What started as a probe into sports wagering at both The University of Iowa and Iowa State has grown into over a dozen student-athletes...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Dec 12, 20239 min read
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Made It to The Ivy League, But at What Cost: Analyzing the Ivy Leagues’ Policy Prohibiting Athletic Scholarships
4.85%, that is the percentage of students the Ivy League admits on a yearly basis. For many students an acceptance letter into one of the...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Dec 5, 20238 min read
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The Potential Implications of Conference Realignment
On September 1, 2023, the Atlantic Coast Conference (“ACC”) made an aggressive decision to acquire Stanford University and the University...
Morgan Blunt
Nov 2, 20235 min read
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Dartmouth Hoops Shoots for Unionization
The Dartmouth men’s basketball team recently took unilateral action to form a union. [2] The team signed representation cards with SEIU...
John O'Reilly
Oct 25, 20235 min read
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Tensions Rise in Legal and Political Battles Over Inclusion of Transgender Women in Women’s Sports
On April 5, 2023, Kansas became the 20th state to ban transgender athletes from k-12 and women’s collegiate sports.[2] The passage of the...
Hanna Lambert
Apr 22, 20237 min read
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The Fair Play for Women Act: A Legislative Solution That Can Close Title IX Loopholes
In the fifty years since its enactment, Title IX has helped level the playing field for women athletes across the nation by prohibiting...
Katie Braile
Mar 30, 20234 min read
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Johnson v. NCAA Leaves More Questions than Answers Surrounding Student Athlete Employment Status
On February 15th, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit heard oral arguments for Johnson v. NCAA.[2] The key...
Sydney Baxter
Mar 13, 20235 min read
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The Transfer Portal and College Football’s Version of Free Agency
On December 5, 2022, the transfer portal officially opened for college football.[2] Players have the option to enter into the portal,...
Veronica Sansone
Dec 30, 20224 min read
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Conference Realignment: Another Example of the Lasting Effect of Name, Image, and Likeness
Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in N.C.A.A. v. Alston held that the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (“NCAA”)...
Hunter Parsons
Dec 20, 20226 min read
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A Letter to the Transformation Committee: Moving the College Baseball Season Back Makes Sense Financially, Academically, and Medically
Baseball is often called a “Rite of Spring,” but for college baseball teams, opening day is more synonymous with snow showers than...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Dec 13, 20226 min read
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While Plaintiff in Gee v. NCAA Faces Uphill Battle, A Win Could Equal Hundreds of Millions for Collegiate CTE Victims
Historical Criticism of NCAA’s Concussion Protocol While CTE has been a highly publicized problem within the NFL for years, many are now...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Dec 6, 20229 min read
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Get ’cha Head in the Game: Prevalence of High School NIL Deals Requires State Legislative Action
By Laura Ospina, Guest Writer, Class of 2024 Start of Something New: Alston Decision Paves the Way for High School NIL Deals On June 21,...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Nov 10, 20225 min read
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Early NIL Success: Women’s Sports Can No Longer Be Sidelined
In wake of the Alston v NCAA decision, July 1, 2021 will be remembered as one of the most significant dates in the history of collegiate...
Madeline Maday
Nov 8, 20224 min read
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Universities Don't Have to Disclose NIL Data - The Potential Impacts for Student-Athletes
In 2022, Nick Saban, the head football coach at the University of Alabama, will make $10.7 million.[1] Similarly, Jimbo Fisher, the head...
Sydney Baxter
Nov 6, 20225 min read
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Unethical Donations: Should Misappropriated Funds be Returned to the Source?
Do colleges and universities have a legal, moral, and/or ethical obligation to return donations that are illegally attained or severely...
Sydney Orr
Oct 20, 20224 min read
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Myles Brennan bids Baton Rouge adieu; Now what happens with his NIL money?
Myles Brennan is far from the first athlete to walk away from the game of football, and he certainly is not the last. Following an arm...
Jacob Deradoorian
Oct 15, 20224 min read
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Oklahoma risks losing Softball Championship post-Dobbs
Since 1990, Oklahoma has hosted the NCAA Division I Softball World Series. But recently, the state gained media attention due to its...
Veronica Sansone
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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Invisible Injuries: Recognizing the Need for Student-Athlete Mental Health Awareness
**Trigger Warning** This piece discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you...
Sydney Baxter
Sep 29, 20225 min read
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The Business of College Football Guarantees
Week 2 of the 2022 College Football season was one of the most unforgettable weekends in the history of college football. It wasn’t...
Kyle Winquist
Sep 27, 20226 min read
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