The reasoning is a mix of politics, legalities, and economics, writes Richard G. Johnson. Johnson was plaintiff’s counsel in Oliver v. NCAA, the first college athlete lawsuit against the NCAA to get to trial, win, and receive payout. Read his blog here.
PERSPECTIVES: Why The NCAA Wants You To Refer to College Athletes as “Student-Athletes”
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