A cryptic tweet about “NIL photo day” has again sparked discussion with Hoyas fans about Georgetown’s strategies regarding opportunities for student-athletes to be legally compensated for use of their Name, Image, and/or Likeness (NIL). The main focus of the Hoya faithful on social media and in message boards is how programs competing for Georgetown recruits may be pushing the limits with regard to involvement in setting up deals and situations that smell like pay-for-play. How are the Hoyas expected to compete?
Despite all appearances of the NCAA being the “Wild, Wild West,” the chief tenants appear to be (i) no use of NIL deals as inducement and (ii) no pay for play.