A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually.
"I know how close you can come to an injury taking away not only the game you love to play but also your opportunity to finish college," Holden said at a news conference outside the historic Rose Bowl stadium.
Just last week at the NCAA convention, college sports leaders reiterated the need for Congress’ help in regulating NIL compensation and protecting the association from state laws that undercut its ability to govern college sports. "It’s a bill that will end the blatant exploitation of California’s college athletes," said Ramogi Huma, executive director of the National College Players Association. "The NCAA’s economic model is illegal and based on racial injustice.
"It’s going to improve things, not only for football players, but for all student-athletes at the college level, which is great," said Elisha Guidry, a graduate student and football player at San Jose State, who joined Holden in announcing the bill. Also joining Holden at the Rose Bowl was Amy LeClair, a 2017 San Jose State graduate who competed in gymnastics. She said she was bullied and manipulated by her coaches, and was sexually assaulted by the program’s head trainer during her career.
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