Here is some additional information I found...nothing seems bad here at all...

 

NEW Academic Year Student Athlete Employment:

A new NCAA rule permits a DI student Athlete to earn legitimate on and off campus employment income during semester or term time, provided such income in combo with other financial aid included in their individual limit does not exceed the value of a full grant plus $2,000...provided:

 

A) They have spent one academic year in residence at the certifying institution prior to working; AND

B ) They are eligible academically to compete for the school

 

Prior to working the employer must sign a written statement to be kept on file in the AD which states the below:

 

A) The student athlete may not receive any remuneration for the value or utility that they may have for the employer because of publicity, reputation, fame or personal following he or she has obtained because of their athletic ability;

B )The student athlete is to be compensated ONLY for work actually performed; AND

C) The student athlete is to be compensated at a rate commensurate with the going rate in the locality for similar services.

 

So basically what I am reading is...that the school does not want them getting a 100% free ride and making tons of money on the side, they don't want them earning money based on their "fame" for playing for the school, and they want to make sure the kids get paid like every one else...I don't really see an issue with any of this.

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