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Can someone explain what a "professional player" is?
Posted on 9/3/26 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 9/3/26 at 1:50 pm
And why Sankey, the commissioner of one of the most lucrative insistutions in college athletics, cannot define what one is?
This post was edited on 9/3/26 at 1:51 pm
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Posted on 9/3/26 at 1:52 pm to Furlong the Red
Paid for services rather than for scholarship I would think. Though everyone knows these kids did not come to play school.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 1:52 pm to Furlong the Red
When a player plays for the NFL, they become an employee of the professional sport/team, paid directly by them on a contract.
NIL in college football is paid for by outside sources.
There is revenue sharing also that just recently started, but that is sharing not a contract to come play.
Thus, a college kids is NOT an employee of the sport/team/school.
NIL in college football is paid for by outside sources.
There is revenue sharing also that just recently started, but that is sharing not a contract to come play.
Thus, a college kids is NOT an employee of the sport/team/school.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 1:53 pm to Furlong the Red
He's going to have to pretzel explaining what a professional is based on all the quote "professionals" that have played in this conference & are on rosters in this conference.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:01 pm to Boom33
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When a player plays for the NFL, they become an employee of the professional sport/team, paid directly by them on a contract.
NIL in college football is paid for by outside sources.
There is revenue sharing also that just recently started, but that is sharing not a contract to come play.
Thus, a college kids is NOT an employee of the sport/team/school.
Partially true. College athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage law. Johnson v. NCAA (2004).
Revenue-sharing payments can be governed contracts. Those aren't necessarily NFL-style employment contracts, but they are agreements exchanging payments for rights. Colorado does this.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:05 pm to Boom33
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college kids is NOT an employee of the sport/team/school
The kids are enrolled in classes so this doesn't work, lol. Sankey wouldve said something to this extent if there weren't holes to be exploited in the statement.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:06 pm to Furlong the Red
What his harder to define for sports purposes, woman or professional
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:07 pm to Furlong the Red
It used to be one that is paid for their work.
Oh wait
Oh wait
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:10 pm to Boom33
Does getting invited (and participating in) an NFL mini camp count?
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:13 pm to mwade91383
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Does getting invited (and participating in) an NFL mini camp count?
According to Sankey the answer is along the lines of "yes and no."
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:14 pm to Mike da Tigah
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It used to be one that is paid for their work. Oh wait
They not professionals but yet several QBs in the SEC will make double what the New Orleans Saints starting qb will make this year.
This is all a complete fricking joke.
This post was edited on 9/3/26 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:14 pm to Furlong the Red
A professional player is someone who identifies as a professional player.
A non-professional player (formerly amateur) is someone who identifies as a non-professional player.
A non-professional player (formerly amateur) is someone who identifies as a non-professional player.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:15 pm to The Eric
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professional player is someone who identifies as a professional player.
A non-professional player (formerly amateur) is someone who identifies as a non-professional player.
I think we're getting somewhere now.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:18 pm to Furlong the Red
The SEC put it in black and white in their rule what constitutes a professional football player and a professional basketball player.
Lots of people are bad on the witness stand. But the answer of what constitutes a professional football player or a professional basketball player has already been answered by the SEC.
Lots of people are bad on the witness stand. But the answer of what constitutes a professional football player or a professional basketball player has already been answered by the SEC.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:18 pm to Furlong the Red
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Can someone explain what a "professional player" is?
Your stupid arse must be a Democrat. "What is a woman?
If we have to explain to you what a professional player is, you are too stupid to comprehend the answer.
The LSU clowns just need to sit down and STFU. Your idiot coach lost this one, okay?
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:18 pm to mwade91383
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Does getting invited (and participating in) an NFL mini camp count?
Do they sign a contract and get paid for it?
I would count it as ineligible either way.
You have to draw the line somewhere and the SEC/NCAA should have a right to decide who is eligible just as any other organization is allowed to pick who is eligible to hire.
That's just how I feel about it, and it has nothing to do with LSU or who has done what.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:19 pm to Boom33
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There is revenue sharing also that just recently started, but that is sharing not a contract to come play.
Except they literally sign a contract to play for the school.
Ole Miss is suing two kids for allegedly breaking those contracts.
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:20 pm to Furlong the Red
Here you go. This is how the SEC defines a pro football or basketball player.
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Declared for a professional draft (NFL, NBA, or WNBA) and failed to withdraw properly.
Signed a professional contract with an NFL, professional football league, NBA, G-League, WNBA, or affiliated team.
Been listed on a roster for any of these professional leagues or teams
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:21 pm to mwade91383
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Does getting invited (and participating in) an NFL mini camp count?
No.
Just like me attending Alabama’s football camp in high school did not make me a college football player.
This post was edited on 9/3/26 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 9/3/26 at 2:22 pm to SidewalkTiger
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Except they literally sign a contract to play for the school.
Ole Miss is suing two kids for allegedly breaking those contracts.
Revenue sharing is new, so we'll see how it goes exactly.
They claim they aren't employees because it's not a salary.
This post was edited on 9/3/26 at 2:25 pm
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