NCAA D-I Council Unveils Proposed NIL Rules For Athletes

College athletes would "gain new and significant abilities to make money from the use of their name, image and likeness, beginning Aug. 1, 2021 under a series of specific proposals" for D-I reforms unveiled Friday. The proposed rules were listed in a document "outlining changes that are scheduled to be voted on by the NCAA Division I Council during the association’s convention in January." Athletes would be allowed to "make money for signing autographs and for providing instruction lessons," or to "sell memorabilia once they have completed their eligibility." They also would be able to "use crowdfunding sites to raise money for educational expenses that exceed the cost of attendance" (USA TODAY, 11/13).