Former LSU Coach Ed Orgeron Urges Trump to Increase Involvement in NIL Regulation to Protect College Sports
Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron has called on President Donald Trump to take a more active role in regulating Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies, stating that college sports are being negatively impacted and "getting killed" under the current framework. Orgeron advocates for caps on NIL payments and tighter rules governing the transfer portal, warning that the current situation resembles a "Wild West" environment.
Referencing his time coaching LSU's national championship team and star quarterback Joe Burrow, Orgeron highlights the drastic changes in the college football landscape, where top players now command salaries far exceeding those of past stars. He acknowledges the necessity of paying players but emphasizes that development at the school level remains crucial, given that current NIL pay often does not match the earnings of elite players like Burrow or Ja'Marr Chase.
Orgeron believes President Trump, who is known for his passion for football, could intervene to curb these negative trends affecting the sport. To navigate the complexities of the NIL era, Orgeron has partnered with player agent Tzvi Grossman.
The article notes that Trump has publicly criticized the NIL system, calling it a disaster for college sports. It also mentions Trump's "Saving College Sports" executive order; however, the current status of this order remains unclear.
