NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness

[lamarfan360]

Will this help, hurt or be of no benefit to Lamar and it's athletic program.

 

https://m.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/college/article/NCAA-board-approves-athlete-compensation-14571644.php

[geezer]

I doubt seriously that it will make any difference as compared with the Power Five conferences but it might make a difference in the SLC. I would think that there is more marketing opportunities in the Golden Triangle than in places like Nacogdoches, Natchitoches or even Abilene.

[Skinny1]

I really do not think this changes anything unless top program’s top stars can sell the autographs similar to pro athletes or do car commercials. But I really doubt the latter will happen. This is not direct compensation that some thought was coming. I think the introduction of the transfer portal is a bigger deal since it lets athletes transfer similar as a free agent.