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New Arkansas social media age verification law could complicate student-athletes’ publicity efforts
Austyn Dendy, a junior student-athlete at Pine Bluff High School, has college offers from numerous universities, including Tulane, the University of Nevada Las Vegas and the University of Mississippi. Recruiters discovered Dendy and other outstanding Arkansas athletes like him through his high school coaches’ networks but also on social media. Dendy, who participates in football, […]
Arkansas committee votes to expand NIL to college-bound athletes
University of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek appeared before the House Insurance and Commerce Committee on Wednesday to speak in favor of a bill about student athletes’ publicity rights. “This is a very important bill for us,” Yurachek said. “It keeps us in the forefront. It keeps us competitive not only in the Southeastern Conference […]
Some Arkansas high school athletes would profit from fame under proposed legislation
A bill filed in the Arkansas Legislature focused on student athletes’ publicity rights looks like a win-win for all involved on the surface. But student-athlete advocates call foul on it. House Bill 1649 by House Speaker Matthew Shepherd of El Dorado and Rep. RJ Hawk (R-Benton) would allow high school athletes who have been admitted […]