New legislation allows Michigan college athletes to receive compensation for the first time

[marmar]

(Detroit Metro Times) For the first time in Michigan history, college athletes can financially benefit from the countless hours they put into their sports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation on Wednesday that allows athletes to use their own name and image for financial compensation.

"For years we have all enjoyed the incredible talent of young athletes across the state. This legislation will change the lives of young men and women for years to come," Whitmer said in a statement. "As one of the first states in the nation to pass this historic legislation, I am proud to sign this bipartisan legislation today on behalf of our current and future student athletes. I am hopeful that the NCAA will set a national standard so that all players across the country are afforded the same opportunities. As always stay safe and go green!" ............(more)

https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2020/12/30/new-legislation-allows-michigan-college-athletes-to-receive-compensation-for-the-first-time

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

1. What does the NCAA say about this?

[MichMan]

2. Good, now rich boosters can legally pay players for playing for their school

They will be able to scour the country for the best players and offer them hundreds of thousands for showing up and signing a few autographs.

That is exactly what college sports needs right now

[jimfields33]

3. Good. Stop the free college and give tuition free to more academic achievement

This could end up better for students all around.