An Examination of Implementing a Hard Salary Cap for NILs in Collegiate Sports
Date
2-14-2024
Faculty Mentor
Allen Gilbert, Kinesiology; Gregor Kay, Kinesiology
Files
Submission Type
Conference Proceeding
Location
9:45-9:55am | Houston Cole Library, 11th Floor
Description
This study delves into the major significance of sports, as it is a rapidly expanding and widely observed phenomenon. Specifically, this study focuses on the pressing issue of a possible implementation of a hard salary cap for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) earnings in collegiate sports. In the context of worries about maintaining collegiate athletics integrity, college athletes NIL pay has become a major source of debate in the sports world. The complexity of enforcing wage limitations for NILs is a big discussion, with critics arguing against potential violations of athlete economic rights, restrictions on their marketability profits, and practical enforcement challenges. For collegiate sports entities and policymakers, striking the right balance between preserving the amateur model and allowing student-athletes to profit from their NIL privileges remains an ongoing and intricate challenge.
The conversation of NIL pay has presented both new opportunities and challenges for athletes, reshaping the landscape of college sports. This shift has not only altered athletes' career trajectories but also transformed the dynamics of marketing and sponsorship for both collegiate and professional athletes. The potential impact on professional sports hinges on the evolution of these developments and the adaptability of the new world of NIL compensation.
Keywords
student research, kinesiology
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Disciplines
Kinesiotherapy
Recommended Citation
Ducato, Caroline, "An Examination of Implementing a Hard Salary Cap for NILs in Collegiate Sports" (2024). JSU Student Symposium 2024. 32.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2024/32