NCAA restrictions on athlete

[chuckb]

A Texas A&M cross country athlete has owned his own water bottle company since high school. In its infinite wisdom, the NCAA has decided that his ambition is not something that should be rewarded and is forcing him to either give one up (his enterprise or his ability to compete as a collegian) or only promote 1. So acknowledging he's a college athlete on social media (or announcing the dates or results of meets or his own successes, etc) while also promoting his business would be considered an NCAA violation.

https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/co...-following-promotion-personal-youtube-account

 

[hoopsaustin]

I don't see the problem here. But again, we all know what side of the fence youre on

 

[chuckb]

I don't see the problem here. But again, we all know what side of the fence youre on

Good. Glad it's clear. I'm on the side of the free market.

And stories like these are why I'm on that side. There's no reason why the kid shouldn't be allowed to own and promote the business he created and still run cross country at Texas A&M.

 

[BCSooners]

Good. Glad it's clear. I'm on the side of the free market.

And stories like these are why I'm on that side. There's no reason why the kid shouldn't be allowed to own and promote the business he created and still run cross country at Texas A&M.

Because a booster could "invest" in his company. It's dumb but I also understand it.