President Donald Trump has taken aim at the world of college sports with a new executive order that looks to bring some much-needed regulation to the table. The move comes on the heels of some significant changes that have allowed student-athletes to start earning money, and Trump is hoping to put some limits in place to keep things from getting out of hand.
One of the key provisions of the order is a five-year limit on how long athletes can compete. Once they've reached that milestone, they'll be eligible to move on to other pursuits without having to worry about sitting out a season. The order also tackles transfer rules, allowing students to switch schools without having to take a hit to their playing time.
These changes are set to take effect on August 1, and institutions that don't comply could face some serious consequences. Trump is warning that failure to follow these new rules could result in the loss of federal funding, a prospect that's sure to keep university administrators up at night.
The President has long been concerned about the impact of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals on college athletic programs. He's argued that these arrangements are putting a strain on schools and could even lead to cuts in sports that have traditionally been a source of US Olympic success.
In a previous order signed in July, Trump sought to restrict third-party payments to athletes in high-revenue sports like football and men's basketball. The aim was to protect funding for women's sports and other less profitable programs. This latest order
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