ETSU creates revenue general manager position for football, basketball

ETSU creates revenue general manager position for football, basketball

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University announced Wednesday the appointment of David Blackburn as general manager of revenue sports for football and men's and women's basketball. In the newly created position, Blackburn will oversee Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements and revenue-sharing negotiations. He will also work with the head coaches to manage rosters, build schedules, and offer strategic administrative guidanc…

Louisiana governor signs order to allow schools to pay college athletes

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier looks to throw downfield against the Oklahoma Sooners at Tiger Stadium on Nov. 30, 2024, in Baton Rouge. (Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to give colleges and universities legal cover to directly pay college athletes.  The order purports to prohibit the NCAA, an athletic conference or another organization with oversight of college athletics fro…

Gov. Jeff Landry issues executive order supporting student-athlete NIL payment in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Colleges in Louisiana can now facilitate NIL deals for student-athletes without being penalized. Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order on Tuesday, May 13, in support of student-athletes in Louisiana receiving fair compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) as national legal proceedings continue around the issue. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and several athletic conferen…

Landry signs executive order to protect Louisiana student-athletes in NIL era

(The Center Square) − Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order on Monday that attempts to shield the state’s colleges and universities from penalties if they directly facilitate compensation

Louisiana Gov Landry signs EO to protect Louisiana student-athletes in NIL era

The order protects Louisiana colleges from “adverse action” by the NCAA, athletic conferences or other governing bodies if they facilitate or offer NIL compensation.

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