Hugh Freeze spoke on NIL reforms at his appearance at the Regions Traditions Pro-Am in Birmingham.
AUBURN, AL - March 19, 2024 - Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze speaks to the media during a press conference at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL. Photo by Austin PerrymanAuburn football head coach Hugh Freeze said to answer long standings questions on future Name, Image and Likeness reforms, he’d like to see players sign a contract, just like coaches do.
Freeze’s proposal suggests specified payments to players instead of the uncontrolled and often behind-the-scenes deals taking place in the current system. His comment on possible one-year contracts would still allow transfer flexibility. “Under the new rule — which was introduced by the council in January — member schools would be able to increase NIL-related support for student-athletes, including identifying NIL opportunities and facilitating deals between student-athletes and third parties,” NCAA.com wrote of the change. “Student-athletes are not obligated to accept assistance from the school and must maintain authority over the terms in their NIL agreements.
Alabama senator and former Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville was scheduled to speak to reporters Wednesday, but did not appear.
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