Calif. Law Lets College Athletes Get Paid, Challenging NCAA Model

Calif. Law Lets College Athletes Get Paid, Challenging NCAA Model

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The video discusses a new law allowing student athletes in California to sign endorsement deals and hire agents, challenging the NCAA's current rules. The law, effective in 2023, has sparked debate on athlete compensation. While the NCAA opposes the law, athletes like LeBron James support it, highlighting the financial struggles of college players. The NCAA claims the law gives California schools an unfair advantage, but Governor Newsom dismisses these concerns, emphasizing the economic impact of excluding California schools from competitions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary change introduced by the new law regarding student athletes?

Increasing scholarship amounts

Permitting athletes to sign endorsement deals

Reducing the number of games in a season

Allowing athletes to skip college

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization is strongly opposed to the new law allowing athletes to profit from their likeness?

FIFA

NBA

NCAA

NFL

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous athlete expressed support for the new law, despite not attending college?

Michael Jordan

Kobe Bryant

LeBron James

Shaquille O'Neal

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the NCAA claim about the new law in their letter to Governor Newsom?

It was unconstitutional

It was supported by all schools

It would improve college sports

It would increase athlete scholarships

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Governor Newsom respond to the NCAA's threat to bar California schools from competition?

He agreed with the NCAA

He ignored the NCAA

He called the NCAA's bluff

He asked for a compromise