Could the NCAA finally allow student-athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness?
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will play a role in determining whether that happens.
The NCAA announced Tuesday afternoon that it has “appointed a working group to examine issues highlighted in recently proposed federal and state legislation related to student-athlete name, image and likeness.”
Smith has been selected as one of two co-chairs for the group, along with Big East commissioner Val Ackerman.
According to the NCAA's announcement, "the working group will study modifications of current rules, policies and practices" to determine whether any changes to the NCAA's current policies should be made.