Debate on Pros of NIL in College Sports

Debate on Pros of NIL in College Sports
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Debate on Pros of NIL in College Sports
Over the years, there have been various transformations happening in sports. Even though most of the changes have been happening in professional sports, there have also been some that have been occurring in college sports. One recent change that has attracted huge attraction is the introduction of NIL in college sports. In simple terms, NIL refers to a situation where college athletes can receive financial compensation when their Name, Image, or Likeness are used for promotional purposes. Even though many individuals have received this move, others are questioning if this is right. It is, therefore, critical to analyze the benefits that NIL will have for college students. The NIL will ensure that even women college athletes will be included and help the athletes to create business acumen by embracing real-world experience while motivating most students to remain in college.
The introduction of NIL has increased the number of female college athletes benefiting from the sport. Previously most people viewed most sports to be male-dominated. This reason makes most men the beneficiary of sports. However, the introduction of NIL helped to transform the number of women currently benefiting. For example, Haley and Hanna Cavinder, twin guards at Fresno State University known for their Tiktok and Instagram accounts, have secured endorsements (Edelman, 2022). For instance, they go the endorsements from companies such as Six Star Pro Nutrition and Boost Mobile. Moreover, even other less-known women can endorse some brands for some cash in return. This instance will help college girls start enjoying the benefits of sports like their male counterparts.
NIL will also help college athletes to create business acumen. One benefit of NIL is that it gives the athletes a real-world experience. For instance, one factor that the company checks before contacting a student are their performance in the field and the number of following whic...