When Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order late Thursday afternoon allowing college athletes in Kentucky to profit off their names, images and likenesses starting July 1, the accompanying reaction was vast.
Officials and coaches from Kentucky schools shared statements in Thursday's release and on Twitter. Here's a sampling of who said what.
Vince Tyra, University of Louisville Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
“On behalf of our student-athletes at the University of Louisville, we are incredibly grateful for Gov. Beshear’s executive order allowing them to earn compensation based on their name, image and likeness.