Trump to issue new sports/NIL executive order soon

[Wolf777]

Given the title of the thread, we were waiting on an executive action, and now months later the only one that has come down is that the Army-Navy game window cannot be infringed upon. I’m assuming this means a whole 3-4 hour block starting December 12, 2026. Per the verbiage this appears to include any post season football games on that Saturday. It was intended to pre-empt the CFP expansion, but it will have effects on FCS as there is currently 3 quarterfinal games scheduled that day.

“Accordingly, it is the policy of the United States that no college football game, specifically college football’s CFP or other postseason games, be broadcast in a manner that directly conflicts with the Army‑Navy Game.”

Given that we saw us get an ABC time slot against USD in 2025, I’m assuming this would be seen as direct competition or conflict in the future. Meaning it cuts down on potential available time slots and nationally televised opportunities for these FCS games which are already very limited in availability. Quarterfinals, semifinals and championship games seem to be the most exposure FCS gets historically. If the CFP does expand to match the FCS format, it would be extremely slim pickings in the future. I could see a few more of these games being moved to Fridays.

 

[Fahque]

Seems there's some precedent in place already through the courts that wouldn't let something like this become enforceable.

I'm in favor of some sort of balance/limitation to curb the crazy stories we hear of at the next level for sure but going back to pre-NIL doesn't seem like it's gonna happen.

Also… Considering executive orders aren’t laws, I don’t see how one would be enforced on a non-government entity in the first place

 

[grizzlygrumpa]

I think the pay is a little ridiculous though. Money is the root of all evil, like yes it's a commitment and sacrifice to be on a sports team; they already get so many extra privileges as a student. As someone that has now been on both sides of the college experience, athlete and regular student, I can say on at least my behalf, that a lot of grizzlies sports privileges make up for some of the cost. I think if they were payed the base amount that a student employee is paid across all sports , that would be a fair an equitable solution to the whole of the student body. For example be basketball players get very very very lucky with their housing every year, but the regular student is sol or another example a griz athlete can park on campus and most likely won't get fined.

You misquoted the Bible. Its " the love of money" that is the root of all evil and Trump is the first example

 

[catgrizfan]

You made it sound like a bad choice.

It is a bad choice for some, not all. Like Hoops said, there are a lot of people who walk away from the game just fine with great memories, friends, and a free education. Those who end up with CTE or cannot play a round of golf without pain, would argue otherwise...and the number of these folks isn't insignificant. I know former players who did not allow their kids to play football and advised me to do the same for my son. My wife is an Ortho (did her residency at Dartmouth) doc and does a lot of knees. She tells me about how a lot of college football players she has operated on have arthritis/cartilage problems. This absolutely leads to quality of life issues down the road. It's a moot point though. People will continue to make the decision to play regardless.

 

[5280Griz]

It is a bad choice for some, not all. Like Hoops said, there are a lot of people who walk away from the game just fine with great memories, friends, and a free education. Those who end up with CTE or cannot play a round of golf without pain, would argue otherwise...and the number of these folks isn't insignificant. I know former players who did not allow their kids to play football and advised me to do the same for my son. My wife is an Ortho (did her residency at Dartmouth) doc and does a lot of knees. She tells me about how a lot of college football players she has operated on have arthritis/cartilage problems. This absolutely leads to quality of life issues down the road. It's a moot point though. People will continue to make the decision to play regardless.

The majority don’t have debilitating injuries to where they can’t have a career in something else but do have lingering effects like arthritis down the line. Whatever the average UM NIL payment is, my rough calculation is it is around $10k a year, is not outlandish considering there are long term impacts for a lot of players even if they are debilitating and they don’t have the time to have a part time job like non athlete students.

 

[mthoopsfan]

It is a bad choice for some, not all. Like Hoops said, there are a lot of people who walk away from the game just fine with great memories, friends, and a free education. Those who end up with CTE or cannot play a round of golf without pain, would argue otherwise...and the number of these folks isn't insignificant. I know former players who did not allow their kids to play football and advised me to do the same for my son. My wife is an Ortho (did her residency at Dartmouth) doc and does a lot of knees. She tells me about how a lot of college football players she has operated on have arthritis/cartilage problems. This absolutely leads to quality of life issues down the road. It's a moot point though. People will continue to make the decision to play regardless.

Yes. Own choice. College doesn’t entitle anyone to money, let alone big money. Athletes from most every sport have knee surgeries

Did your wife know Buddy Lynch or Tom Colacchio at Dartmouth. An orthopod.
And a surgeon who was chief of staff. I played football with one and rugby with the other.

I know no one with CTE. And no one who wouldn’t have played the game. And no one who advised their kids or others not to play football.