Post by IONA86 on Feb 23, 2024 9:26:37 GMT -5
I started this thread to get the topic off the Greg Gordon thread. I believe it's imperative to engage in brainstorming sessions concerning the uncharted territories within college basketball. The prevailing trend among power conferences resembles what can be likened to "Calvin Ball" (a reference from Calvin and Hobbes), where rules are arbitrarily altered to serve their own interests. Hence, it is essential for us to remain vigilant and strategize ways to counteract the actions of the numerous schools complicit in disadvantaging the broader collegiate community, while the NCAA appears passive amidst the chaos.
Over the past few years, I've repeatedly highlighted the impending issues facing our industry. However, effecting change within such a business landscape proves challenging, particularly when various Athletic Directors aspire to advance within a system perpetuated by those responsible for its current structure and practices. The Presidents of these institutions must demonstrate leadership by advocating for initiatives aimed at curbing the rampant power consolidation that has transpired.
The initial step towards resilience involves the formation of a collective entity by low and mid-major programs, independent of the NCAA and its bureaucratic inefficiencies. This entity would provide a platform for these programs to voice concerns both to the NCAA and the media regarding the manipulative tactics employed by power conference schools, while also advocating for antitrust regulations to uphold fair competition among all collegiate institutions. Presently, the NCAA appears to serve predominantly as a mouthpiece for the interests of power conferences, with little regard for the broader collegiate community.
Furthermore, establishing a separate governing body could serve as a viable alternative should the NCAA persist in favoring power conferences over others. Why subject oneself to relegation to lower divisions merely to contribute to the enrichment of a select few? It's worth noting that among the 371 Division I programs, only a fraction—69—are affiliated with power conferences, leaving a substantial majority potentially sympathetic to our cause. The solidarity of Divisions II and III institutions could further bolster our position. The mere threat of departure may suffice to instigate the necessary reforms within the NCAA framework.
Ultimately, if the NCAA fails to rectify its course, departing from this shell of an organoization would afford us the autonomy to establish our own regulations, potentially reverting to a more amateur-oriented model.
Basic rules could be applied to revenue generating sports:
1) No NIL. Players are considered amateurs and receive compensation in the form of scholarships. However, players retain the right to independently market their image for personal gain without any involvement or support from the school or boosters.
2) If a school profits from licensing a player's image for merchandise such as video games or jerseys bearing the player's name and number, the revenue generated shall be divided equally among the school, the player, and a general scholarship fund designated for underprivileged students.
3) Athletic scholarships are guaranteed for the full four years of a student's education. If a coach decides to run a player off, the school is obligated to honor the scholarship for the entirety of the agreed-upon period.
4) Players who complete three consecutive years of athletic participation at the school and subsequently graduate are eligible for a 12-year window to pursue a master's degree at the institution, tuition-free. This benefit extends even to players who may have been forced to leave the program prematurely.
5) Enhanced insurance coverage should be provided to players to mitigate the financial impact of injuries that could potentially end their professional sports careers prematurely.
6) fordable supplementary health insurance should be made available to players and their spouses once they reach the age of 55, ensuring continued healthcare coverage beyond their athletic careers.
7) Players are permitted a one-time transfer opportunity, but forfeit their benefits if the transfer occurs after their freshman year. The receiving school must agree to honor the full benefits package, except in cases of coaching changes, where the schools involved would need to negotiate a fair arrangement regarding the continuation of benefits weighted on the time a player spent at each institution.
Bonding together, having strength in numbers, is the only solution I see to gain a voice with the NCAA and to stop and reverse the constant power grab by a few institutions. Just some quick thoughts.
Throw some ideas out there Lads...
Over the past few years, I've repeatedly highlighted the impending issues facing our industry. However, effecting change within such a business landscape proves challenging, particularly when various Athletic Directors aspire to advance within a system perpetuated by those responsible for its current structure and practices. The Presidents of these institutions must demonstrate leadership by advocating for initiatives aimed at curbing the rampant power consolidation that has transpired.
The initial step towards resilience involves the formation of a collective entity by low and mid-major programs, independent of the NCAA and its bureaucratic inefficiencies. This entity would provide a platform for these programs to voice concerns both to the NCAA and the media regarding the manipulative tactics employed by power conference schools, while also advocating for antitrust regulations to uphold fair competition among all collegiate institutions. Presently, the NCAA appears to serve predominantly as a mouthpiece for the interests of power conferences, with little regard for the broader collegiate community.
Furthermore, establishing a separate governing body could serve as a viable alternative should the NCAA persist in favoring power conferences over others. Why subject oneself to relegation to lower divisions merely to contribute to the enrichment of a select few? It's worth noting that among the 371 Division I programs, only a fraction—69—are affiliated with power conferences, leaving a substantial majority potentially sympathetic to our cause. The solidarity of Divisions II and III institutions could further bolster our position. The mere threat of departure may suffice to instigate the necessary reforms within the NCAA framework.
Ultimately, if the NCAA fails to rectify its course, departing from this shell of an organoization would afford us the autonomy to establish our own regulations, potentially reverting to a more amateur-oriented model.
Basic rules could be applied to revenue generating sports:
1) No NIL. Players are considered amateurs and receive compensation in the form of scholarships. However, players retain the right to independently market their image for personal gain without any involvement or support from the school or boosters.
2) If a school profits from licensing a player's image for merchandise such as video games or jerseys bearing the player's name and number, the revenue generated shall be divided equally among the school, the player, and a general scholarship fund designated for underprivileged students.
3) Athletic scholarships are guaranteed for the full four years of a student's education. If a coach decides to run a player off, the school is obligated to honor the scholarship for the entirety of the agreed-upon period.
4) Players who complete three consecutive years of athletic participation at the school and subsequently graduate are eligible for a 12-year window to pursue a master's degree at the institution, tuition-free. This benefit extends even to players who may have been forced to leave the program prematurely.
5) Enhanced insurance coverage should be provided to players to mitigate the financial impact of injuries that could potentially end their professional sports careers prematurely.
6) fordable supplementary health insurance should be made available to players and their spouses once they reach the age of 55, ensuring continued healthcare coverage beyond their athletic careers.
7) Players are permitted a one-time transfer opportunity, but forfeit their benefits if the transfer occurs after their freshman year. The receiving school must agree to honor the full benefits package, except in cases of coaching changes, where the schools involved would need to negotiate a fair arrangement regarding the continuation of benefits weighted on the time a player spent at each institution.
Bonding together, having strength in numbers, is the only solution I see to gain a voice with the NCAA and to stop and reverse the constant power grab by a few institutions. Just some quick thoughts.
Throw some ideas out there Lads...
