Opinion | It’s only fair that the student athletes start getting a slice of the pie | Otis Sanford
Local 24 News political analyst and commentator Otis Sanford shares his point of view on a Tennessee bill affecting student athletes. Author: Otis Sanford (Local 24) Published: 12:32 PM CDT April 30, 2021 Updated: 5:31 PM CDT April 30, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. The crazy bills just keep coming from the Tennessee General Assembly - but there is one piece of legislation approved in both the House and Senate this week that makes perfect sense. It allows student athletes in Tennessee to earn money through branding their name and likeness. In other words, players can get paid for such things as sponsorships or from video games that use their image and likeness.