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My powerhouse school, James Madison University, has been on an absolute tear in multiple sports as of late. In particular, JMU Football is now 10-0 and climbing the national rankings with no signs of slowing down. Despite the national buzz around this program’s success, the NCAA is prohibiting the Dukes from participating in any Bowl game due to a “transition period” that does not end until next year. This needs to change! Please read this interesting article highlighting JMU’s athletic dominance and success! #LetJMUBowl NCAA

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We are in a moment of turmoil in college athletics. Conference realignment is reshaping the NCAA, student-athletes are unionizing to become employees, and each day a new anti-trust lawsuit emerges. In this tumultuous landscape, staying informed is key. The resource I turned to most is D1.ticker, a twice-daily email that offers concise, curated updates to help you navigate this dynamic landscape effectively. https://lnkd.in/gJhc9SH8

In a first for NCAA athletes, Dartmouth basketball players are deemed to be employees and are entitled to decide union representation. What does this decision mean for the future of collegiate sports? Robert Luskin, Graham Newsome, and Andrew Coffey weigh in with our latest law alert, available at https://bit.ly/3SYtYq5. #ChartwellLaw #NLRA #NLRB #studentathlete #employmentlaw #NCAA

Explore the latest insights on the evolving landscape of college sports in our NIL & Sports Media Update. Jonathan Wohlwend, Jake Gipson, and Rudy Hill discuss a pivotal ruling from the Third Circuit that could redefine the employment status of NCAA college athletes under the FLSA. Read more to understand the implications for the future of college athletics. [https://lnkd.in/dinu5Wqy]

🔗 Exciting Developments in Collegiate Sports: Federal Judge's NIL Ruling Throws NCAA into Chaos 🔗 🏀 The decision on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights is reshaping the future of collegiate sports, challenging the traditional framework of student-athlete compensation. As the NCAA grapples with the implications, it's a pivotal moment for athletes, institutions, and the sports industry at large. 🤔 What are your thoughts on this groundbreaking ruling? How might it impact the dynamics of college sports and the athletes involved? Join the conversation! 💬 🚀 The intersection of sports and the legal landscape continues to evolve, and this ruling is a significant catalyst for change. Here's the link to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gEY5-F_k #SportsLaw #NCAA #NILRuling #CollegiateSports #AthleteRights #LegalImpact #GameChanger

The interesting thing about private equity firms investing in college athletics is that it is being thought of as an additional stream of revenue for college athletics to pay the athletes. However, I think that private equity firms will mostly wnat to invest in bigger programs leaving smaller ones with more questions than answers. If those smaller programs cannot find enough additional revenue to pay athletes then they may have to cut certain sports. The first ones that may come to mind for programs would be some women's sports but it is not that easy. By cutting women's sports programs will have major title IX implications that go along with that decision. College sports are definitely in an interesting spot right now.

The Impact of Money on College Athletics: Leveling the Playing Field Discover how the financial resources of big schools like Alabama, Texas, Penn State, and Florida State give them an unfair advantage in college sports. Explore the NCAA's desire for power conferences and possible realignment, highlighting the pursuit of four super conferences. #CollegeAthletics #LevelingThePlayingField #NCAA #PowerConferences #BigSchools #FinancialImpact #CollegeSports #FairnessInSports #Realignment #SuperConferences

Is Notre Dame Joining the ACC? College Football Playoff Expansion Sparks Debate Should Notre Dame join the ACC now that the college football playoffs are expanding to 12 teams? This video explores the implications for the ACC and Notre Dame's chances of securing a top-four spot. Join the discussion! #NotreDame #ACCFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFPExpansion #ACCConference #FootballDebate #NCAAfootball #ACCvsBigTen #CollegeFootballTalk #FootballAnalysis