They are still classified as student-athletes. Unless you change their title to employee the context of contracts is limited.
And as we see with the kid leaving Wisconsin for Miami, ignoring his 2-year NIL contract with Wisconsin, there seems to be no penalty to the player to do so yet.
The PAC would have to pay more... plus pay our exit fees. I assume we would also have significant travel cost increases so that would have to be explored to see if it's even viable. Then factor in would it increase attendance, donations, fan and student excitement, revenue much?
"Leaving the America Athletic Conference for a new wave Pac-12 will be an expensive endeavor. Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that the exit cost for AAC schools to depart the conference is "nearly" $27.5 million per school for them to join the Pac-12 for the 2026 season.Sep 21, 2024
Right. With Javion, Tylor, and Rubin we could lose Woolridge to add Kai. And Sissosoko is starting to turn a corner, so I could get on board with his add. I struggled with keeping Edwards off due to his production, but I’m good either way.
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