Maybe I'm mistaken but I don't think this could be a Title IX issue since private businesses are providing the NIL dollars. Title XI only applies to organizations that receive federal aid. If the university was paying NIL to student-athletes, then Title XI would apply.
I think you are right, but i have to imagine there is going to be some sort of fall out.
probably be some sort of law suit or complaint of some sort.
my biggest curiosity is when the this semi pro league breaks away from the NCAA and becomes the G League of football.
The division 1 power 5 teams left behind will be kind of like thought of like how we look at FCS schools now.
when you are a high school kid your goal will be to go to the "G league and get paid for school and play"
Then if you can't make that you end up going the next level down.
with the changes to the big12 and including Notre Dame there is 69 teams considered a power 5.
it will be interesting to see how many of these 69 teams in up in this newly created league. a
probably be about 40 teams is my guess. you could do a 4 conference - 10 team league .
Everyone has already sold out and are in the process of ruining any remaining traditions college football had anyway. why stop now.
would also be interesting to know where Iowa ends up on that list. I think they would either be last 4 In or first ones out.