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“NIL between an athlete & a company would not fall under it.” This happens,

and the University Collective could easily end up with a short life, or very small amount. Companies will bypass the collective and go directly to the Athletes they want it to go to IMHO.
Posted: 01/17/2025 at 01:17 PM ET
(In response to this post by cincyhokie)

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As expected USDOE says NIL/Rev Distribution must be equally distributed
mrcaniac • 01/16/25 11:27 PM ET
I think it’s important to put this advisory letter in context…
lawhokie • 01/18/25 09:53 PM ET
The hypocrisy of stuff like this is a never ending source of amusement 2 me
MrBayAreaHokie • 01/19/25 03:34 PM ET
Simple Solution...
Whiskeyandfootball • 01/18/25 08:40 PM ET
That will not happen. Providing equal scholarships is one thing, but equal
wwhokie1 • 01/18/25 06:27 PM ET
It's "guidance." Not a court ruling.
Pylons • 01/17/25 05:31 PM ET
I think the shame of it all is that so much money will be spent…
lawhokie • 01/18/25 10:13 PM ET
Thanks for clarifying Pylons.**
Stech • 01/18/25 07:21 AM ET
So ridiculous. Why would an entity that wants to give NIL money to say the
cincyhokie • 01/17/25 10:40 AM ET
It's not just about "opportunity," it's very broadly about equity.
Pylons • 01/17/25 05:34 PM ET
“NIL between an athlete & a company would not fall under it.” This happens, ◄
Stech • 01/17/25 01:17 PM ET
Collective *shouldn't* fall under it, except
Pylons • 01/17/25 05:35 PM ET
Yup. Money will just go underground again if that's the case.
Maroon Baboon • 01/17/25 12:53 PM ET
Doesn’t have to go underground, it can go directly from company to a player
Stech • 01/17/25 01:33 PM ET
existence of an easy workaround indicates that a suit is a waste of time
lawhokie • 01/18/25 10:06 PM ET
Yes. Either way, the money will get to where the givers want it to go.**
Maroon Baboon • 01/17/25 01:45 PM ET
Maybe it is time US collegiate athletics adopt a similar structure as what
VTHokie2000 • 01/17/25 02:35 PM ET
That's pretty much how I'm seeing it. The school run collectives are toast.
reestuart • 01/17/25 01:40 PM ET
I also don't think they wanted to be involved in it.**
Maroon Baboon • 01/17/25 01:44 PM ET
I agree. As intended, NIL was going to be a good thing. Then some
reestuart • 01/17/25 01:46 PM ET
As long as a school receives federal funding, the federal government
VTHokie2000 • 01/17/25 12:00 PM ET
These lines just amaze me
HokieAl • 01/17/25 08:35 AM ET
If the Department of Education goes away, does that eliminate Title IX? Or
Stech • 01/17/25 08:54 AM ET
Its a Federal law
TerryD • 01/17/25 10:08 AM ET
Thanks for the info TerryD! The consequences of this letter could be huge
Stech • 01/17/25 12:11 PM ET
The DOE apparently is the agency that enforces the law and
RJHokie • 01/17/25 10:31 AM ET
They don't make any *legal* rulings. Look at the language for what
Pylons • 01/17/25 05:38 PM ET
It is the agency that cites noncompliance with the rules though.
RJHokie • 01/17/25 06:08 PM ET
Right. And it should surprise no one that they've come out
Pylons • 01/17/25 06:16 PM ET
Yep. I would think new guidance will come soon with a new administration
HboroughHokie • 01/17/25 08:06 PM ET
Given some past decisions on an agency's responsibilities, it is hard to
VTHokie2000 • 01/17/25 11:46 AM ET
Yeah, who knows where Education would wind up.
RJHokie • 01/17/25 11:58 AM ET
Might go back to where it started
mrcaniac • 01/17/25 12:37 PM ET
Yeah, that’s probably what would happen. **
RJHokie • 01/17/25 12:45 PM ET
Historically it is very difficult for Congress to eliminate an agency once
VTHokie2000 • 01/17/25 12:05 PM ET
Yeah, pols will say anything to get votes.
RJHokie • 01/17/25 12:09 PM ET
If this decision sticks, I just see most schools drop a lot of programs
The_VT_Rock • 01/17/25 07:37 AM ET
Remember Title IX applies to both club and intramural sports too, so
VTHokie2000 • 01/17/25 12:19 PM ET
I agree with your concern, right now Title IX is about how many men & women
Stech • 01/17/25 08:42 AM ET
I was going to mention club sports...
The_VT_Rock • 01/17/25 09:17 AM ET
Methinks something happening on Monday may change this**
SMU Pony • 01/17/25 12:13 AM ET
Could happen
mrcaniac • 01/17/25 01:06 AM ET
I suppose the workaround is so obvious that ED shouldn’t bother
lawhokie • 01/20/25 11:03 AM ET
What if the Department of Education is eliminated? What effect would that
Stech • 01/17/25 09:50 AM ET
Title IX is law. The presence (or not) of agencies associated with it
Pylons • 01/17/25 05:42 PM ET
If you think the next administration is going to "eliminate" the-
Baltimore_Hokie • 01/17/25 10:25 AM ET
I don’t necessarily believe that, but it has been stated, and I wanted to
Stech • 01/17/25 12:15 PM ET
Given that Title IX also applies to club sports and intramural sports,
VTHokie2000 • 01/17/25 01:04 PM ET
Oregon’s Women’s Club Rowing team has a lawsuit suing for compensation too.
Stech • 01/17/25 01:27 PM ET
You were probably told correctly. Although I am not sure how the
VTHokie2000 • 01/17/25 01:36 PM ET
Interesting, do they have the authority to make that happen? What a game
Stech • 01/17/25 12:01 AM ET
DOE is in charge of Title IX
mrcaniac • 01/17/25 12:22 AM ET
And a school could sue to get funding returned.
Pylons • 01/17/25 05:44 PM ET
DOE = Department of Energy
EDGEMAN • 01/17/25 07:14 AM ET
Department of Education will not disappear
mrcaniac • 01/17/25 12:29 PM ET
It’s more likely to be dismantled and redistributed.
lawhokie • 01/18/25 09:36 PM ET
Sounds like a great idea!**
EDGEMAN • 01/17/25 12:31 PM ET
Their “authority” results from significant influence on school compliance
RJHokie • 01/17/25 12:20 AM ET
Thanks for the info **
Stech • 01/17/25 07:26 AM ET
The paid players should be able to separate themselves from the schools.
33laszlo99 • 01/17/25 12:41 AM ET