THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA IS OPTING INTO THE NCAA SETTLEMENT TIED TO THE HOUSE V. NCAA LAWSUIT.
THAT MOVE MEANS USD CAN NOW SHARE REVENUE DIRECTLY WITH STUDENT-ATHLETES, AND KEEP ALL CURRENT ATHLETES ON THE ROSTER.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR JON SCHEMMEL SAYS THE DECISION WON’T HURT THE SCHOOL FINANCIALLY FOR NOW, AND IT LOCKS IN BENEFITS AHEAD OF A JULY 1ST DEADLINE.
HE ADDS THAT USD ATHLETES AREN’T EXPECTING TO GET RICH REGARDLESS BECAUSE THEY’RE THERE FOR THE EXPERIENCE.
OTHER SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS HAVEN’T MADE A DECISION YET.
