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I am suggesting that “might” be a way to keep the non-revenue sports alive,

because if the courts turn them all into employees and give all athletes employee status with compensation and benefits, there just isn’t enough there to do it IMHO. You’ve stated you don’t think it will happen, and if that’s right, there is no problem. However, I am a planner who always tries to have a Plan B. The differentiation is from Athletic Scholarships, and Academic/Need based Scholarships, could be the line drawn on making them employees.
Posted: 11/11/2023 at 10:11 AM ET
(In response to this post by Pylons)

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Ruling against the NCAA in federal court (not sure if you have seen this).**
132863Hokie • 11/04/23 06:45 PM ET
I was a volunteer ski patroller. Does someone owe me money?
Truthahn • 11/06/23 01:41 PM ET
I think the mountains owe you something, be it firewood or snow.**
EDGEMAN • 11/08/23 05:19 AM ET
I'm not arguing that the model is wack. But how far are they going to go
VT Pez4Life • 11/06/23 09:43 AM ET
Related: Why outcome of the House case could 'financially cripple NCAA'
Will StewartAdmin • 11/06/23 08:00 AM ET
They should shut it all down...........
2hhoop3 • 11/07/23 10:02 PM ET
The NFL would crap their pants if that happened...lol**
EDGEMAN • 11/08/23 08:38 PM ET
Many non-revenue athletes are on Academic Scholarship according to College
Stech • 11/08/23 10:43 AM ET
Many are getting need-based aid,
Pylons • 11/08/23 12:12 PM ET
Many are excellent students, I know this from decades of experience WADR.**
Stech • 11/08/23 06:25 PM ET
Yes.
Pylons • 11/09/23 02:35 AM ET
True too, it’s really hard to get 💵 for Academic Scholarships at VT, a lot
Stech • 11/09/23 08:55 AM ET
Well, I don't believe we'll ever get to paid athletes
Pylons • 11/09/23 09:13 AM ET
There are lawsuits all over the country suing for employee status, much
Stech • 11/09/23 08:43 PM ET
The courts can't demand that universities have athlete empolyees
Pylons • 11/10/23 12:00 PM ET
Yes our experience is very different, many are top of the class students.
Stech • 11/10/23 02:43 PM ET
If schools are forced to "employ" athletes, then most schools will ...
Atlee Hokie • 11/12/23 09:01 AM ET
That’s one possibility, another 1 is the courts could only have them pay
Stech • 11/12/23 11:00 AM ET
My point was the courts can't make a school
Pylons • 11/11/23 06:23 AM ET
True, and my point is that a school can decide to only give out Academic or
Stech • 11/11/23 08:43 AM ET
If the athlete does the work of an employee, I don't get how
Pylons • 11/11/23 09:41 AM ET
I am suggesting that “might” be a way to keep the non-revenue sports alive, ◄
Stech • 11/11/23 10:11 AM ET
I know what you're suggesting
Pylons • 11/11/23 11:50 AM ET
Ok. We'll see.**
Pylons • 11/09/23 09:03 PM ET
I concur, but certainly wasn't going to be the guy to say such things. **
Big12 guy • 11/08/23 09:22 AM ET
"NIL backpay" is an odd/wrong characterization
Pylons • 11/06/23 03:58 PM ET
This is the BIG BANG IMHO!!!**
Stech • 11/06/23 12:13 PM ET
Good timing, right after 50 teams switched to coast-to-coast conferences.
Truthahn • 11/06/23 01:50 PM ET
What does one have to do with the other?**
Pylons • 11/06/23 10:04 PM ET
If there is a new organization to replace the NCAA, will that mean...
EDGEMAN • 11/06/23 11:08 AM ET
Sounds like reparations. But IMHO, the vast majority of the NCAA athletes
IB4TECH • 11/05/23 12:44 PM ET
Ironic that the lead plaintiff is a swimmer.
Truthahn • 11/06/23 01:17 PM ET
It is but they put in the work.**
IB4TECH • 11/06/23 05:47 PM ET
So? The swim team doesn't make any money.
Atlee Hokie • 11/12/23 09:10 AM ET
So do WNBA players, presumably. But no one watches/cares.
MP4VT2004 • 11/11/23 07:32 AM ET
Lots of "jobs" are hard work that don't pay well**
RTFC • 11/08/23 03:13 PM ET
But
HokieZig • 11/07/23 01:17 PM ET
Ever since the courts got involved, there is no end. **
IB4TECH • 11/07/23 01:36 PM ET