The Big Ten Conference released a statement regarding their preparation for framework regarding the Protect College Sports Act on Wednesday. Presidents and Chancellors from the conference met Tuesday ahead of this announcement.“Approved by the conference’s chancellors and presidents on Oct. 28, the Big Ten is adopting a conference-level rule limiting member institution involvement in third-party NIL agreements in preparation for the anticipated passage of the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA),” a Big Ten release read. “The conference’s chancellors and presidents continue to remain in unanimous support of the PCSA and look to demonstrate their commitment to it with the new rule.”A statement from the Big Ten Council of Chancellors/Presidents Chair Pamela Whitten on behalf of the Big Ten’s presidents and chancellors was also released Wednesday.“While we await the passage of the Protect College Sports Act, which has our full support, it is imperative our member institutions can begin to plan, budget and build their rosters approximating the act’s economic structure,” it said. “Our institutions remain in full support of the Protect College Sports Act and this rule not only allows for a much smoother transition into the policies put in place by the act once it passes, but demonstrates our commitment to it.” Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger provided more context to the announcement. It involved a financial cap, as well as the creation of new rules, strict ones at that, regarding third party NIL.The Big Ten has adopted these new conference rules that align with the athlete compensation framework in the Protect College Sports Act, raising the cap from $21.6M to $49M, creating strict rules on school-affiliated 3rd-party NIL and establishing penalties for exceeding the cap.
Big Ten releases statement in preparation for Protect College Sports Act framework
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The Big Ten Conference released a statement regarding their preparation for framework regarding the Protect College Sports Act on Wednesday. Presidents and Chancellors from the conference met Tuesday ahead of this announcement. “Approved by the conference’s chancellors and presidents on Oct. 28, the Big Ten is adopting a conference-level rule limiting member institution involvement in […]
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- Big Ten releases statement in preparation for Protect College Sports Act framework.
- The Big Ten Conference released a statement regarding their preparation for framework regarding the Protect College Sports Act on Wednesday.
- Presidents and Chancellors from the conference met Tuesday ahead of this announcement.
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