NCAA's House Settlement Era Begins, Shaking up College Athletics as some Schools Opt Out
- On Monday, Adrian Dowell, UNO's Athletic Director, and Chancellor Joanne Li jointly announced that the university will sit out of revenue sharing for this year.
- UNO opted out due to concerns about funding the pay model, adherence to Title IX, and the need to monitor how other schools implement revenue sharing.
- Omaha has expanded scholarships, covers cost-of-attendance stipends for revenue sports, offers capped Alston awards, and includes 30% international athletes on its teams.
- Dowell said, "This is why we're opting out," noting UNO took a sobering look and aims to generate resources before committing fully to revenue sharing.
- UNO's choice reflects a cautious approach amid a landscape where many schools opt in, but smaller programs face challenges competing against wealthier institutions.
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