Nothing Personal with David Samson Colleges can now pay athletes, here come the lawsuits! Rays update! Jordan v. NASCAR! (Episode 1293 Hour 2
Jun 9, 2025
Colleges can now directly pay athletes, sparking a wave of potential lawsuits and drama among teams. In baseball news, Craig Kimbrel’s surprising DFA raises eyebrows. The Tampa Bay Rays are getting financial boosts to fix their aging stadium, raising questions about their future. Michael Jordan finds himself in hot water with NASCAR, hinting at complications for his ownership stakes. Plus, the buzz around NBA expansion creates excitement about potential teams in Seattle and Vegas.
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NCAA Pays College Athletes Now
- The NCAA's house settlement now allows colleges to pay athletes from a $20.5 million allocation per school starting July 2025.
- This fundamentally changes college sports economics and will impact team dynamics and athlete compensation.
Independent NIL Deals Enforced
- NIL deals independent of the school's $20.5 million pool can still be signed by players without counting against the allocation.
- A new NCAA department led by Brian Seeley enforces NIL deals over $600 using an algorithm to assess fair market value.
Exploit NIL Enforcement Loopholes
- Players and schools may exploit loopholes in NIL enforcement by signing deals with low per-appearance values but high total fees.
- This strategy might circumvent valuation algorithms and avoid penalties on excessive payments.