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Mark Emmert, outgoing NCAA president, sounds off on college athletes potentially turning into ’employees’
By Ethan Stone
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Mark Emmert, the outgoing NCAA President, spoke with media Wednesday afternoon and had some telling comments.
He made it clear that he hopes he does not see a world where college athletes are essentially made “employees” to their schools. In other words, he does not want to see the college game turn into a semi-pro league.
Here’s his full quote:
Outgoing NCAA president Mark Emmert: “I really, really hope it never occurs where college athletes are employees for their schools.”
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) December 8, 2022
It’s worth noting that Mark Emmert made nearly $3 million in the 2021 fiscal year from the NCAA.
Ultimately, we live in a world of change. NIL, like it or not, has changed the landscape of college athletics. It may be unlikely that Emmert’s wish comes true. After all, he had a chance to get out in front of things on the NIL front when it first began.
What do you think of Emmert’s comments?
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
