EO - Max 5 years and 1 transfer option allowed.

[IUPNation]

"Several prominent college coaches and athletic figures, including Nick Saban, John Calipari, and Urban Meyer, have expressed support for President Trump's proposals to regulate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and the transfer portal. They advocate for a, "national standard" to replace the current, "piecemeal," NIL landscape, aiming to curb excessive spending and increase stability in college sports." ESPN
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This is gaining traction with the movers and shakers.

Saban - Had the unfair advantage at Alabamastan who paid everyone under the table and quit as soon as the richer BIG could level the paying field.
Calipari - Not someone who can give you the definition of "ethics"
Urban Liar - A truly horrible person.

All three benefited from the old status quo where a few schools had the unfair advantages.

Going back to what was isn't the answer either.

[IUPNation]

Yes it is broken. When you have "college students" playing for 3 or more schools in a four year period, there is something wrong. Has nothing to do with the popularity of any particular sport. A number of D1 schools are struggling to break even on athletics, and I for one certainly don't want to see some sports cuts (especially the non-revenue ones) so the haves can have even more.

The school hopping is an issue and the portal does need to be reformed.

I would prefer the NCAA and University Presidents handle the matter.

[Bballfan]

The school hopping is an issue and the portal does need to be reformed.

I would prefer the NCAA and University Presidents handle the matter.

I don't disagree. However the problem is they won't have the power as the courts will just overrule them.

[SW_Mustang]

I'm really glad our government has its priorities in order - they're really on the pulse of what's affecting everyday Americans. College eligibility for adults playing children's games is what I think about when seeing the price at the pump, anyway.

I doubt an EO can regulate a private entity like this, but I'm far from an expert. Hopefully it gets shot down.

[Eagle74]

IMO, some people really like to see billionaire bought national championships, and if things continue, I'm sure it will become the norm. Did Mark Cuban also receive a championships ring this year?

Maybe in the future we will see a televised transfer NIL auction, with the players placed on a platform with the billionaires making their bids to buy the guys (players) for their $$$$ personally owned college teams.

Again, if things don't change, the $ masters with the deepest pockets will ultimately be buying future championships. $🏆$

Congratulations Cuban's Hoosier team for winning this year.

Just keep in mind that as it stands right now, 373 people in the US have the means $$$ to outbid Cuban for buying players.

[IUPNation]

IMO, some people really like to see billionaire bought national championships, and if things continue, I'm sure it will become the norm. Did Mark Cuban also receive a championships ring this year?

Maybe in the future we will see a televised transfer NIL auction, with the players placed on a platform with the billionaires making their bids to buy the guys (players) for their $$$$ personally owned college teams.

Again, if things don't change, the $ masters with the deepest pockets will ultimately be buying future championships. $🏆$

Congratulations Cuban's Hoosier team for winning this year.

Just keep in mind that as it stands right now, 373 people in the US have the means $$$ to outbid Cuban for buying players.

So a billionaire (grifter) in office is going to fix it all and make it all better?

Who was padding those payrolls in the SEC all these years?

Billiovaires were padding schools years ago..Nike money in Oregon and T Boone Pickens oil money at Oklahomastan State…

Now it’s out in the open….

[Eagle74]

Nope, the greed driving today's NIL and transfer clown show has opened the door of destruction of college sports for many schools.

[Eagle74]

President Trump's EO has received the support of all Power Four conference leaders. “The Big Ten Conference would like to thank President Trump for his leadership and continuing efforts to protect college athletics and joins him in urging Congress to quickly pass legislation addressing the critical issues undermining its long-term stability,” Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey further adds to it, saying, “The establishment and enforcement of consistent national standards for college athletics remains a top priority, and President Trump’s executive order provides important clarity to help ensure all programs operate under comparable policies. We are grateful for the President’s leadership and the continued, bipartisan engagement of members of the House and Senate on these key issues.”

Other leaders shared similar views, with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark saying, “Federal action is essential to protect the future of college athletics, and on behalf of the Big 12, we appreciate President Trump’s commitment to advancing a solution.”

And ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips added, “We deeply thank President Trump and his administration’s ongoing commitment to protecting college athletics by issuing today’s executive order.”

For the Power Four, roster retention had become a nightmare. This new directive gives SEC and Big Ten coaches breathing room to manage their 85-man scholarship limits without fearing constant off-season poaching. It essentially hits pause on the unrestricted free agency era that commissioners quietly despised.

The order brings back a simpler but stricter transfer rule for college athletes. It states that a player can transfer to another school one time during their five-year playing period and still play immediately. If the athlete completes a four-year degree, they can get one more chance to transfer.

However, if a player transfers a second time without meeting the degree condition, they must sit out for a season. This is called a redshirt year. The order also introduces a clear eligibility rule called “5-for-5.” Athletes get five years in total to play five full seasons. This change makes the system easier to understand and reduces confusion that has caused court cases in the past.

Now, the executive order has strict consequences too if the university refuses to follow it. The order mentions that the government will check whether colleges are following NCAA rules. If a school breaks the rules, it could lose federal funding, such as grants or contracts. This is meant to push schools to follow proper guidelines.

[Predatory Primates]

Big business backing something that keeps money in their pockets? Say it ain't so.

[IUPNation]

President Trump's EO has received the support of all Power Four conference leaders. “The Big Ten Conference would like to thank President Trump for his leadership and continuing efforts to protect college athletics and joins him in urging Congress to quickly pass legislation addressing the critical issues undermining its long-term stability,” Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey further adds to it, saying, “The establishment and enforcement of consistent national standards for college athletics remains a top priority, and President Trump’s executive order provides important clarity to help ensure all programs operate under comparable policies. We are grateful for the President’s leadership and the continued, bipartisan engagement of members of the House and Senate on these key issues.”

Other leaders shared similar views, with Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark saying, “Federal action is essential to protect the future of college athletics, and on behalf of the Big 12, we appreciate President Trump’s commitment to advancing a solution.”

And ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips added, “We deeply thank President Trump and his administration’s ongoing commitment to protecting college athletics by issuing today’s executive order.”

For the Power Four, roster retention had become a nightmare. This new directive gives SEC and Big Ten coaches breathing room to manage their 85-man scholarship limits without fearing constant off-season poaching. It essentially hits pause on the unrestricted free agency era that commissioners quietly despised.

The order brings back a simpler but stricter transfer rule for college athletes. It states that a player can transfer to another school one time during their five-year playing period and still play immediately. If the athlete completes a four-year degree, they can get one more chance to transfer.

However, if a player transfers a second time without meeting the degree condition, they must sit out for a season. This is called a redshirt year. The order also introduces a clear eligibility rule called “5-for-5.” Athletes get five years in total to play five full seasons. This change makes the system easier to understand and reduces confusion that has caused court cases in the past.

Now, the executive order has strict consequences too if the university refuses to follow it. The order mentions that the government will check whether colleges are following NCAA rules. If a school breaks the rules, it could lose federal funding, such as grants or contracts. This is meant to push schools to follow proper guidelines.

So more bullying by one person is what I got out of this…

[Eagle74]

So more bullying by one person is what I got out of this…

Most people who love college sports fully comprehend and support the much needed ruling, but there's always some who just can't look past the messenger for anything good. I'm good with that.

[IUPNation]

Most people who love college sports fully comprehend and support the much needed ruling, but there's always some who just can't look past the messenger for anything good. I'm good with that.

I think it’s funny you think someone who bankrupted a casino can fix this issue or any issue.

If the conferences supposedly support “the message” they could have fixed the issue already. Nothing was stopping them or the NCAA from changing the portal rules.

I’m perfectly fine with athletes getting paid…they already were in the SEC. Conferences were getting paid from TV rights…athletes not seeing a penny while others get rich is basically indentured servitude

[Eagle74]

The SEC has attracted high quality athletes mainly through winning traditions, the success in getting players into the NFL, excellent coaching & facilities, a strong fan base, good schools, and let's not forget the weather. Can you name anyone directly paying SEC (or Clemson) players prior to the NIL Pandora's box started.

[MooseLodge]

The only way out of this was for the NCAA to be granted an antitrust exemption. They were not.

As much as I love college sports, there were always antitrust problems all over it. It was fun while it lasted though.

[IUPNation]

The SEC has attracted high quality athletes mainly through winning traditions, the success in getting players into the NFL, excellent coaching & facilities, a strong fan base, good schools, and let's not forget the weather. Can you name anyone directly paying SEC (or Clemson) players prior to the NIL Pandora's box started.

Funny how once everyone can legally pay..the BIG started winning a lot of titles…..

Maybe that’s the real issue..butthurt SEC fanboys realizing the south is still
poorer.

What is the roadblock in tightening up the portal? Why not have college athletes sign contracts? Foosball factories were not educating most of the players…they should get paid.