Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) refers to a student-athlete’s ability to profit from their personal brand – things like their name, how they look, their social media presence, appearances, and more. For decades, the NCAA has enforced rules governing these rights in the name of protecting amateurism. That began to […]
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Howard University’s football program is taking an extra step to protect its players by introducing Guardian Caps. These soft-shell coverings fit over helmets to help reduce the force of head impacts during practice. The NCAA first approved Guardian Caps for practice use in 2022, and more teams have since joined the movement to make football […]
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Source: Diamond Images / Getty Before I served in the Michigan Legislature, I was a student-athlete. I played football at Michigan State University, where I earned a degree while competing at the highest level. But I still remember the restrictions. No one could buy us even a sandwich without risking our scholarship. That’s changed. Student-athletes […]
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