Not all collectives, the Trojans coach warned, were operating with the same agenda as the universities they represent. But while USC and Student Body Right might have started off on the wrong foot, the Trojans coach expressed hope Friday that all parties involved could find common ground. That's a slightly different tone than the one USC struck Tuesday, when the university's official statement refused to acknowledge Student Body Right, noting it "is not aware of a formal donor-created NIL collective." Student Body Right insists it has no interest in getting involved in recruiting or influencing prospective athletes in any way, which would represent an explicit violation of NCAA rules. Student Body Right will presumably offer something along similar lines, with every player expected to receive a lump sum payment, or payments, in exchange for charitable work.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 14, 2022 00:18 UTC