Donald Trump to regulate NIL? The innovative way to control college athletes that nobody expected
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would impose greater scrutiny on name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments to college athletes. The idea stems from a recent meeting between Trump and former Alabama football coach Nick Saban, who has been vocal about his concerns regarding NIL's effect on college sports. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump directed aides to begin studying what such an order might entail, potentially bringing government oversight into an issue that has reshaped collegiate athletics since 2021.Saban, who retired in 2023, has long criticized NIL for creating an uneven playing field, arguing that wealthier programs can outbid others for top talent. He voiced these frustrations during his conversation with Trump, reportedly warning that the current system could destabilize college athletics. While some coaches share Saban's concerns, others argue that NIL simply corrects […]