Five Clemson football players crowded into the front row of Monday’s news conference with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster with big smiles on their faces, secure in the knowledge that an opportunity to earn extra money isn’t too far in the future.
The state of South Carolina's Compensation of Intercollegiate Athletes bill will allow college student-athletes in South Carolina to be compensated for the use of their name, image and likeness by third parties unaffiliated with their schools. McMaster was joined by Clemson President Jim Clements, Clemson Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich, University of South Carolina Senior Deputy Athletics Director Chance Miller, members of the General Assembly, and other state leaders for the ceremonial signing of the bill.