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Nick Messineo

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Nick graduated from West Virginia University in 2020 and Michigan State University College of Law in 2023. Since graduating, Nick has written extensively on NIL and the rapidly evolving college athletics industry.

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Appeals Court Ruling Leaves Door Open for College Athlete Employment Status

Nick Messineo By Nick MessineoJuly 15, 20243 min read
Appeals%20Court%20Ruling%20Leaves%20Door%20Open%20for%20College%20Athlete%20Employment%20StatusAppeals Court Ruling Leaves Door Open for College Athlete Employment Status

While the ruling does not explicitly classify athletes as employees, it sets a precedent for consideration of their status in future legal proceedings.

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Players From NC State’s ‘Cardiac Pack’ Sue NCAA Over NIL Earnings

Nick Messineo By Nick MessineoJune 13, 20243 min read
Players%20From%20NC%20State’s%20‘Cardiac%20Pack’%20Sue%20NCAA%20Over%20NIL%20EarningsPlayers From NC State’s ‘Cardiac Pack’ Sue NCAA Over NIL Earnings

Ten players from NC State’s 1983 national championship-winning basketball team sued the NCAA and Collegiate Licensing Company Monday.

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Does Private Equity Make Sense for College Athletics?

Nick Messineo By Nick MessineoMay 23, 20244 min read
Does%20Private%20Equity%20Make%20Sense%20for%20College%20Athletics?Does Private Equity Make Sense for College Athletics?

Can private equity solve problems in college athletics, or will it only create new ones?

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UAB Football Becomes First Full Team to Join Players Association

Nick Messineo By Nick MessineoMay 1, 20242 min read
UAB%20Football%20Becomes%20First%20Full%20Team%20to%20Join%20Players%20AssociationUAB Football Becomes First Full Team to Join Players Association

On Monday, UAB’s football team made headlines by becoming the first full team to join Athletes.org, a players’ association created for college athletes. 

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St. John’s Athletes File Lawsuit Against NCAA Over Eligibility Denial

Nick Messineo By Nick MessineoApril 27, 20242 min read
St.%20John’s%20Athletes%20File%20Lawsuit%20Against%20NCAA%20Over%20Eligibility%20DenialSt. John’s Athletes File Lawsuit Against NCAA Over Eligibility Denial

The complaint alleges that the NCAA’s denial of the eligibility waivers for a pair of basketball players violate three New York State laws.

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Virginia Will Allow Universities to Compensate Athletes Directly

Nick Messineo By Nick MessineoApril 19, 20242 min read
Virginia%20Will%20Allow%20Universities%20to%20Compensate%20Athletes%20DirectlyVirginia Will Allow Universities to Compensate Athletes Directly

Virginia’s governor signed a bill allowing universities to pay athletes directly through name, image, and likeness deals. 

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