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Notre Dame Statement On NCAA Announcement Regarding Likeness Monetization

Notre Dame Statement On NCAA Vote Regarding Likeness Benefits

Bryan Driskell

Matt Cashore, USA TODAY Sports

Earlier today the NCAA Board of Governors announced they were beginning a process to "enhance name, image and likeness opportunities" for student-athletes.

Through vice president of public affairs Paul Browne, the University of Notre Dame issued a statement today in support of players being able to monetize their likeness.

The state read:

“Notre Dame President Father John Jenkins has long supported the idea that student-athletes should be able to monetize their popularity, as long as abuse is prevented and their character as students – not professional athletes – is preserved. In 2015, the New York Times reported that ‘Father Jenkins, a passionate defender of his alma mater, has considered the arguments. He agrees that the NCAA is struggling to find its role on a changed playing field. And, in what may come as a surprise, he suggests that student-athletes should be able to monetize their fame, with limits.’” 

The full release from the NCAA can be found HERE.

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