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Protect College Sports Act sent to House of Representatives

Coach John McKay of Southern California, center, is carried off the field by his happy players after they beat Notre Dame, 20-17. The photo is in black and white.
Coach John McKay of Southern California, center, is carried off the field by his happy players after they beat Notre Dame, 20-17, in Los Angeles Nov. 28, 1964, and thought they'd also won a bid to the Rose Bowl. (Photo courtesy of AP Photo/David F. Smith)
By Jazmine Ramirez

The Protect College Sports act was passed less than 24 hours ago and is now being sent to the House of Representatives. The bill is aimed at regulating, and allowing athletes to profit off of their “Name, Image, and Likeness,” more commonly referred to as “N-I-L.” Jeff Fellenzer, USC Annenberg professor and expert in sports management, explains that the Protect College Sports act would give athletes the opportunity to benefit financially from their talents.

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