As everyone knows by now, the NCAA took a big step Wednesday when its Board of Governors moved forward in changing rules that could allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. It will ultimately allow athletes to receive compensation for third-party endorsements both related to and separate from athletics.
In other words, they will support a star player, like Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, receiving compensation if he chooses to endorse a business or promote an event. It also supports compensation for other student-athlete opportunities, such as social media, businesses they have started and personal appearances within the guiding principles originally outlined by the board in October.