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Johnson v. NCAA Leaves More Questions than Answers Surrounding Student Athlete Employment Status
On February 15th, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit heard oral arguments for Johnson v. NCAA.[2] The key...

Sydney Baxter
Mar 13, 20235 min read
The Transfer Portal and College Football’s Version of Free Agency
On December 5, 2022, the transfer portal officially opened for college football.[2] Players have the option to enter into the portal,...

Veronica Sansone
Dec 30, 20224 min read
Conference Realignment: Another Example of the Lasting Effect of Name, Image, and Likeness
Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in N.C.A.A. v. Alston held that the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (“NCAA”)...

Hunter Parsons
Dec 20, 20226 min read
A Letter to the Transformation Committee: Moving the College Baseball Season Back Makes Sense Financially, Academically, and Medically
Baseball is often called a “Rite of Spring,” but for college baseball teams, opening day is more synonymous with snow showers than...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Dec 13, 20226 min read
While Plaintiff in Gee v. NCAA Faces Uphill Battle, A Win Could Equal Hundreds of Millions for Collegiate CTE Victims
Historical Criticism of NCAA’s Concussion Protocol While CTE has been a highly publicized problem within the NFL for years, many are now...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Dec 6, 20229 min read
Get ’cha Head in the Game: Prevalence of High School NIL Deals Requires State Legislative Action
By Laura Ospina, Guest Writer, Class of 2024 Start of Something New: Alston Decision Paves the Way for High School NIL Deals On June 21,...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Nov 10, 20225 min read
Early NIL Success: Women’s Sports Can No Longer Be Sidelined
In wake of the Alston v NCAA decision, July 1, 2021 will be remembered as one of the most significant dates in the history of collegiate...

Madeline Maday
Nov 8, 20224 min read
Universities Don't Have to Disclose NIL Data - The Potential Impacts for Student-Athletes
In 2022, Nick Saban, the head football coach at the University of Alabama, will make $10.7 million.[1] Similarly, Jimbo Fisher, the head...

Sydney Baxter
Nov 6, 20225 min read
Unethical Donations: Should Misappropriated Funds be Returned to the Source?
Do colleges and universities have a legal, moral, and/or ethical obligation to return donations that are illegally attained or severely...

Sydney Orr
Oct 20, 20224 min read
Myles Brennan bids Baton Rouge adieu; Now what happens with his NIL money?
Myles Brennan is far from the first athlete to walk away from the game of football, and he certainly is not the last. Following an arm...

Jacob Deradoorian
Oct 15, 20224 min read
Oklahoma risks losing Softball Championship post-Dobbs
Since 1990, Oklahoma has hosted the NCAA Division I Softball World Series. But recently, the state gained media attention due to its...

Veronica Sansone
Oct 12, 20223 min read
Invisible Injuries: Recognizing the Need for Student-Athlete Mental Health Awareness
**Trigger Warning** This piece discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you...

Sydney Baxter
Sep 29, 20225 min read
The Business of College Football Guarantees
Week 2 of the 2022 College Football season was one of the most unforgettable weekends in the history of college football. It wasn’t...

Kyle Winquist
Sep 27, 20226 min read
Nick Saban v. Jimbo Fisher: A Battle Bigger than College Football
Two of the biggest names in college football recently took to social media to air out a debate over the role of name, image, and likeness...

Lauren Di Lella
Jun 28, 20224 min read
NCPA Alleges Division I Schools are Violating Black College Athletes' Rights
For the past ten months, the NCAA has allowed college athletes to receive compensation for the use of their name, image, and likeness...

Sydney Baxter
Apr 19, 20224 min read
The New Era of Concussion Prevention in Football Comes at a Cost
By Veronica Sansone, Guest Writer, Class of 2024 Former players continue to file lawsuits against the NCAA seeking damages for...
Villanova Sports Law Blog
Apr 5, 20223 min read
The Potential for Professionalization: College Athletes as Employees
For decades, college athletes were prohibited from making money as professionals. A contributing factor has been the National Labor...

Lauren Di Lella
Mar 8, 20224 min read
Marshall University Wants Out but Conference USA Says "Not So Fast"
“For more than two months, Marshall University has attempted to reach a resolution with Conference USA regarding our decision not to...

Kyle Winquist
Mar 8, 20226 min read
NCAA and USA Swimming Respond to Lia Thomas’ Success with Impactful Policy Changes
Lia Thomas walked away from the Ivy League Women’s Swimming Championship with three individual event wins after a record-setting season...

Sydney Baxter
Mar 8, 20225 min read
Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC: What it Means for College Athletics
The conference realignment carousel has been spinning rapidly for some time now: from Colorado and Utah making their way to the PAC-10 in...

James McCauley
Feb 11, 20226 min read
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