They don't have to join the union, but the union agreement would set parameters for length of eligibility, amounts allowed to be paid by the school or their affiliates, etc.
A player cannot play forever just because they are not in the union.
There are 2 kinds of NIL:
The endorsement/personal appearance revenue - what NIL was supposed to be
The pay for play revenue - what it has become in the majority.
The union bargaining would only cover the second (I would hope). Why would someone who hustles and gets a commentary gig during the...
I was at a game that Pavano pitched in 2010.
Time of the game - 1:52 The Twins beat the White Sox 3-2. Mark Buehrle pitched for the Sox.
Twins 3, White Sox 2 - July 17, 2010
The press notes has pronunciation guide to player names, but not Minnesota place names.
We are lucky there was just a player from Edina, and that they didn’t have to pronounce Wayzata or Shakopee, too.