The article discusses the rising concern over Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals in college sports, as highlighted by Alabama head coach Nick Saban's meeting with President Trump. Saban expressed the need for reforms to address disparities in how athletes are compensated, advocating for national legislation to create a level playing field. He emphasized that current state-by-state regulations lead to inequities and called for guidelines to protect against litigation, suggesting that the NCAA could manage NIL changes effectively if provided with a federal framework to follow.
"And I think that should still exist for all players, but not just a pay-for-play system like we have now where whoever raises the most money in their collective can pay the most for the players," Saban said.
"We have to have some protection from litigation. I don't know if it's antitrust laws or whatever. But I know we need some kind of federal standard and guidelines that allows people to enforce their own rules."
Trump reportedly considering an executive order to regulate NIL deals, emphasizing the need for reform in college sports.
Saban urged Congress to step in and make NIL 'equal across the board', suggesting that current systems create an uneven playing field.
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