Ep. 82: The Dawn of a New Era in College Sports with Jeffrey Kessler and Rakesh Kilaru
A preview and prediction of the impending House settlement, featuring the lead lawyers from both sides. Rakesh Kilaru (lead counsel for the NCAA) and Jeffrey Kessler (lead counsel for the House plaintiffs) join me to break down everything you need to know about this historic settlement.
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01:22 - Breaking Down the Basics of the House Settlement
06:03 - Why the NCAA and the Plaintiffs Agreed to this Settlement
12:45 - "Revenue Sharing" and the New Model of College Sports
19:23 - Can the Settlement Survive Additional Legal Challenges?
24:44 - What Can Athletic Departments Do to Stay Competitive? And will the Settlement Enhance or Destroy Competitive Balance?
30:18 - The Future of Olympic and "Non-Revenue" Sports
38:46 - Will Judge Wilken Approve the Settlement?
40:24 - Will Congress Step In?
41:31 - What Happens if a State Law Conflicts with the New NCAA Rules?