October 16th, 2023, Charlie Baker, President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, The Athletic — “College sports are a uniquely American treasure, providing life lessons to its participants while contributing to society in so many ways… But for too long, rules meant to govern and protect one generation of student-athletes have been broadly applied to a generation whose needs and priorities have shifted dramatically. Putting student-athletes’ interests first, helping them fairly and securely capitalize on the economic opportunity associated with their name, image, and likeness (NIL), and enhancing protections for their physical, mental, and academic health are long overdue. At the NCAA, we have begun making those changes.”