NCAA’s NIL lobbying strategy calls for unity, yet messages vary
On3 has obtained a series of memos and toolkits that provide a window into the NCAA‘s strategy – from the national office to the membership – of actively lobbying for…
Multiple Legal Battles Brewing Over Northwestern Abuse Allegations
The Northwestern athletics “hazing” scandal has inspired former players to file a flurry of legal action against the school, including both current and former officials. As of July 24, former…
Is Northwestern alone in hazing scandal? If not, people must speak up now
Was Northwestern a one-off, or are there echoes of that so-called culture in locker rooms across the country that could give rise to more whistleblowers and similarly disturbing stories of…
Florida A&M Football suspends team activity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Weeks away from the beginning of fall camp, Florida A&M Head Football Coach Willie Simmons suspended all “football-related activities” late Friday evening. The program shutdown comes…
Sen. Ted Cruz’s NIL draft bill provides state law preemption, ensures athletes not employees
Sen. Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, has long been known to be working on a piece of federal legislation aimed at addressing NIL in the current state of college athletics.…
CAA Changes Official Conference Name To Coastal Athletic Association
RICHMOND, Va. (July 20, 2023) – New members, a new geographic footprint, a new vision, long-standing commitments to excellence - - and a new name. The Colonial Athletic Association has…
Three U.S Senators unveil discussion draft of bill addressing NIL issues for NCAA athletes
A bipartisan trio of U.S. senators on Thursday are unveiling a discussion draft of a college sports bill that aims to provide a national solution to issues with athletes’ money-making…
Jeremy Pruitt plans to appeal NCAA
A source with direct knowledge of Jeremy Pruitt’s thinking said the fired Tennessee football coach is regrouping for another attempt at beating steep penalties for his part in serious recruiting…
Pat Fitzgerald defendant in lawsuit filed by ex-Northwestern player
Former Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald, university president Michael Schill and athletic director Derrick Gragg are listed as defendants in a lawsuit filed Tuesday morning by a former Wildcats player…
Ex-Northwestern players hire Ben Crump, Chicago firm in hazing case
Eight former Northwestern football players have retained noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump and a Chicago-based law firm to pursue legal action against the school for hazing incidents that took…