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[Athliance @Athliance]

$20.5M is the new number

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

The power conferences this week sent to their members the initial cap number for Year 1 of athlete revenue sharing, per a memo obtained by @YahooSports.

For the 2025-26 sports year (starting July 1), schools are to operate under a *projected* cap of $20.5 million, the memo says

[Athliance @Athliance]

Huge news!!

https://t.co/1HvIyEegWZ

[Athliance @Athliance]

House settlement only goes back a few years, expect more former athletes to come out of the woodwork

https://t.co/Wg9UcRT7fO

[Mit Winter @WinterSportsLaw]

Private equity is coming to college athletics.

As detailed in this article, the Big 12 is considering an equity investment of up to $1 billion for 20% of the conference.

Another example demonstrating that college athletes are professional athletes.

https://t.co/QALNwjpDle

[Athliance @Athliance]

And here it comes...

https://t.co/oRxkeimsry

[Athliance @Athliance]

The NCAA Board of Governors has approved the House Settlement, paving the way for private equity's entry into college sports. Monitoring revenue sharing and NIL payments to athletes will be crucial as PE firms scrutinize the profit and loss details closely
https://t.co/ivtgo2S3rb

[Athliance @Athliance]

The House settlement will create new guidelines that the @NCAA will be responsible for governing compliance in order to protect competitive balance.

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

Cap Enforcement
- Court oversight/audits
- Athlete reporting mechanism of 3rd party NIL
- Must be “true NIL” based on developed “fair market value” data
- Enforced thru NCAA/outside entity w/Court backing
- Burden on school/athlete to prove “true NIL"
- No pay-4-play/booster pay

[Athliance @Athliance]

The NCAA Board of Governors has approved the House Settlement, paving the way for private equity's entry into college sports. Monitoring revenue sharing and NIL payments to athletes will be crucial as PE firms scrutinize the profit and loss details closely
https://t.co/ivtgo2S3rb

[Athliance @Athliance]

The collegiate landscape continues to evolve. Expect another 18-24 months of litigation and discourse until we see what the future of college and professional sports will look like for the next 30+ years.

https://t.co/J1UV417gvH

[Athliance @Athliance]

https://t.co/K2cZb9efHX

[BedfordAgency @bedfordagency]

What is your HS doing to disclose NIL deals to the NCAA? Bedford Agency and @Athliance embark on Name, Image and Likeness Disclosure and Data Partnership https://t.co/tbOBtNgnxN

[On3 NIL @On3NIL]

Caitlin vs. Angel.

Appreciate the rivalry for what it is: One that is supercharging and forever changing women's basketball in real-time, with the next must-see chapter on tap tonight.

@EricPrisbell: https://t.co/2EUy2gbCc0

[Athliance @Athliance]

Now that Dartmouth basketball has unionized, the conversation on college athletes as employees deepens. We are poised to assist institutions in navigating these complex legal waters through purpose driven software solutions. We're also nimble enough to pivot as things evolve. 💪

[Pete Nakos @PeteNakos]

NCAA statement on today's union election at Dartmouth:

"The NCAA and student-athlete leadership from all three divisions agree college athletes should not be forced into an employment model. ... The association looks forward to working with Congress."

https://t.co/6fiIvwm3vH

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

After meetings this week, college leaders are expected to finalize on Friday recommendations to adopt the long-expected player-to-coach helmet comms system; use of tablets on sideline/halftime; and a 2-minute warning, sources tell @YahooSports.

https://t.co/ZRTHFjHZ7f

[Brandon Marcello @bmarcello]

WSU pres Kirk Schulz asked about others maybe breaking away from NCAA.

"It's easy to throw hand grenades at the NCAA. ... But at the end of the day, we need an organization that puts on championships and does some rule setting and handles enforcement. ... At some point, you just recreate the NCAA. Why not just reform what's there as opposed to just recreating something?"

[Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger]

A 14-team playoff model is being socialized that would grant 3 AQs each to Big Ten/SEC, 2 AQs each to Big 12/ACC, 1 AQ to G5 + 3 at-large, sources tell @YahooSports.

The model is not finalized & is not the only option. More discussion/vetting is expected
https://t.co/n5TUg76jRQ

[Sean Hughes @SeanHughesJr]

Making money and getting more education, sounds like a win-win!

[Athliance @Athliance]

This is intriguing and the first potential step into creating a new subdivision (or even league). We'll be monitoring closely how this will affect our partners.

[On3 @On3]

NEWS: The SEC & Big Ten have announced the formation of a joint advisory group of university presidents, chancellors, and ADs👀

It will address significant challenges facing college athletics and more.

More: https://t.co/fW3fTIWC5t

[Athliance @Athliance]

Together, we are committed to guiding these associations through the intricacies of NIL compliance, providing a foundation for future success and integrity in high school athletics.”

[Athliance @Athliance]

The High School NIL market is rapidly evolving, and we're excited to announce a partnership with @bedfordagency to offer turnkey solutions for high school associations.

https://t.co/AcyTg1daOC

[Athliance @Athliance]

“The Bedford Agency’s extensive network and expertise in high school sports, combined with our state-of-the-art software, will ensure that high school athletic associations have the best tools at their disposal.