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LSU’s NIL reporting becomes first public investigation by College Sports Commission
USA TODAY Douglas scott, opinion contributor: As the college football season ends with the Jan. 19 championship game, there's lingering uncertainty about the future of all college sports in the wake of some recent rule changes. more . . .
NIL isn't the problem with college sports. It exposed it.
College sports’ new enforcement arm has opened its first publicly known investigation into a big-name program: LSU.
The College Sports Commission (CSC) has started an inquiry over a potential violation of rules related to unreported Tigers player compensation, according to a Jan. 15 e mail obtained Friday by The Athletic through a public records request. more…
Life Coaching For Athletes By a Proven Athlete
I’M Marcus Thigpen, and I’ve lived the athlete life from the inside as a former professional NFL running back. I know the feeling when your performance defines your value, pressure becomes normal, and identity gets tied tightly to sport. more . . .
NIL’s quiet revolution: How college sports is being creatively destroyed and rebuilt
Did anybody notice that the NCAA college football championship took place this week? Yep, the Indiana University Hooisers beat the University of Miami Hurricanes 27-21 in a hard-fought match that not only cemented Indiana’s perfect season but also secured the school’s first national title for its football program. Yet, what would normally elicit a litany of social chatter across the internet just kind of came and went with very little fanfare. But the Hoosiers’ epic victory isn’t the only major milestone in college sports to occur under the radar, so is the same for Name, Image, and Likeness—aka, NIL. more . . .
The Transition from College Athlete to Working Professional
Paige thompson counseling—The experience of college athletics is invaluable. The sense of community and life lessons learned can be immense. It is not without its challenges and downfalls, but I do believe it can set you up for success in many ways. For college athletes, the transition from the world of collegiate sports to the professional working world can be both exciting and challenging. Some things one might experience transitioning away from being a student-athlete and into the working world as a young adult include . . .