It seems as though at least once a week a story starts with “we’re in unprecedented times” or something similar. In response the historic situation we find ourselves in, we’ve seen historic responses from athletes, coaches and administrators alike. Last week was no different.
With substantial time and attention being paid to the coronavirus pandemic, how to handle its impacts on winter and spring athletes, and what it could mean for fall sports and athletic department budgets, a working group for the NCAA turned their attention last week to Name, Image and Likeness rules. It’s an issue which has been gaining steam before the pandemic turned the sports world on its head.