Though the general public learned the NCAA Board of Governors was moving forward in changing rules that could allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness (NIL), its member conferences and schools have known for a few weeks now.
The NIL rules will ultimately allow student-athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements both related to and separate from athletics.
Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich told Mark Packer on his “Off Campus Show” on ESPNU Radio Thursday afternoon, his department has known what the NCAA was wanting to do for a week or two.