Lack Of Detailed NIL Rules Challenges NCAA Enforcement
Jan 29, 2022, 3:39 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 16: The NCAA logo is seen in the second half of the game between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 16, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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AP – NCAA enforcement has inquired about how college athletes are earning money off their names, images and likenesses at multiple schools.
It is trying to police activities that are unregulated by detailed rules.
NCAA Vice President of Enforcement Jon Duncan tells The Associated Press that letters of inquiry have gone out over the last few months.
Kalani Sitake was asked about the NCAA looking into #BYU's NIL deals with Built Bar.
"That's fine. We have nothing to hide. We care about our players and our walk-ons as well. If they want to question that, that's okay. We will be fine."#BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) December 15, 2021
Duncan said the letters are not indicative of the opening of a formal investigation.
.@brit_covey2 is using his NIL for good by partnering with an organization that is close to his heart and his family.#GoUtes #RoseBowl https://t.co/REnwkNpWUs
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 1, 2022
While the NCAA has no NIL-specific bylaws, the deals must still adhere to existing rules that prohibit recruiting inducements and athletes being paid solely for playing or for performance.
