Mark Emmert, outgoing NCAA president, sounds off on college athletes potentially turning into 'employees'
Mark Emmert, the outgoing NCAA President, spoke with media Wednesday afternoon and had some telling comments.
He made it clear that he hopes he does not see a world where college athletes are essentially made “employees” to their schools. In other words, he does not want to see the college game turn into a semi-pro league.
Here’s his full quote:
Outgoing NCAA president Mark Emmert: “I really, really hope it never occurs where college athletes are employees for their schools.”
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) December 8, 2022
It’s worth noting that Mark Emmert made nearly $3 million in the 2021 fiscal year from the NCAA.
Ultimately, we live in a world of change. NIL, like it or not, has changed the landscape of college athletics. It may be unlikely that Emmert’s wish comes true. After all, he had a chance to get out in front of things on the NIL front when it first began.
What do you think of Emmert’s comments?