This week the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm continues its weekly summary of the biggest news stories in NCAA compliance and enforcement. Below are the top stories for this past week. Clemson reviewing football players’ appearance on party flier Takeaway: The NCAA prohibits employing an athlete’s name or likeness to promote a commercial interest. ‘Athletic principles’ statement … Continue reading
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors will reconsider legislation allowing schools to award athletics scholarships for more than one year at the board’s January 14th meeting due to the required number of schools requesting an override of the rule. The multiyear scholarship legislation was adopted following NCAA President Mark Emmert’s presidential retreat this past … Continue reading
