Eli Drinkwitz clarified comments he made about name, image and likeness rules to explain he fully supports college athletes being able to earn money.
The Missouri head coach said the amount of money being paid out to people in their late-teens and early-20s is done in a "cavalier" manner and could lead to some unintended consequences without any proper regulation from the NCAA.
Eliah DrinkwitzFull context of question and answer. I am no way complaining about player compensation! I'm FULLY SUPPORTIVE!! Always have been! <a href="https://t.co/orKO46NpQs">https://t.co/orKO46NpQs</a> <a href="https://t.co/JvjZgSSYdi">pic.twitter.com/JvjZgSSYdi</a>
Drinkwitz was being criticized earlier in the day when his comment about athletes making more money than doctors was posted out of context:
Ross Dellenger @RossDellengerMissouri coach Eli Drinkwitz says college players, thru NIL, are making more money than his brother-in-law, who is a pediatrician.