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College athletes will FINALLY be able to rake in money off their name, image and likeness … with the NCAA making the groundbreaking decision Wednesday to suspend its current rules.<\/p>\n
The NCAA’s board of directors voted to implement an interim policy starting Thursday … which will allow all incoming and current student-athletes to start cashing in on endorsement deals immediately.<\/p>\n
NCAA president Mark Emmert<\/strong> released a statement on the decision … saying, “This is an important day for college athletes since they all are now able to take advantage of name, image and likeness opportunities.”<\/p>\n “With the variety of state laws adopted across the country, we will continue to work with Congress to develop a solution that will provide clarity on a national level.<\/p>\n “The current environment — both legal and legislative — prevents us from providing a more permanent solution and the level of detail student-athletes deserve.”<\/p>\n The organization says the temporary policy will remain in place for all three divisions until new federal legislation or NCAA rules are adopted.<\/p>\n Players still will not be able to be paid as a direct result of their athletic performance … but this now allows them to make money off opportunities like signing autographs, social media deals, advertisements and camps.<\/p>\n The decision comes right as several states were set to make it illegal to follow the NCAA’s rules preventing student-athletes from these money-making opportunities.<\/p>\n Long overdue … now go get that dough!!!<\/p>\n