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April 4, 2025

Title: NCAA’s NIL Policy: No Integrity Left
Topic: The National Collegiate Athletic Association

Discussed by Dr. James Thrasher
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)

Part 1 of 3

Dr. Thrasher is the Senior Advisor to the Vice President for Student Recruitment at Grove City College. He also serves as Associate Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies and Humanities. Today, Dr. Thrasher discusses the downfall of college athletics.

Click here to read Dr. James Thrasher’s op-ed on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the NIL Policy at the NCAA – Name, Image, and Likeness? Dr. Thrasher spends several minutes thoroughly explaining the purpose of the NIL Policy and what it has morphed into over time.

What is meant by “amateur sports”? Has NIL ruined amateur sports?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - NCAA’s NIL Policy: No Integrity Left
Topic: The National Collegiate Athletic Association

Discussed by Dr. James Thrasher
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

In what ways do colleges and universities make money when they recruit an athlete? Are coaches also raking in the dough?

Are many college athletes harmed by the pay-to-play mentality? Dr. Thrasher discusses the sad reality that many college athletes do not receive the proper education needed to pursue a “real life career” outside of sports once they graduate. He also discusses the issues which arise with “college hopping”.

Nick Saban is the previous football coach for Alabama. What are Nick Saban’s thoughts about NIL?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - NCAA’s NIL Policy: No Integrity Left
Topic: The National Collegiate Athletic Association

Discussed by Dr. James Thrasher
with The Institute for Faith and Freedom (www.FaithAndFreedom.com)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Dr. James Thrasher is a former coach/referee on the high school and collegiate levels. What changes has he seen in high school athletes? Dr. Thrasher discusses several changes specifically in parental (over) involvement and also reveals his own sons’ thoughts on the issue.

Can we punish colleges and universities that break the NIL policy?

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