Discussion UWSNIL EDUCATION HOUSE SETTLEMENT DEC 19, 2024
Digit Murphy and Leigh Ernst Friestedt, co-founder of the United Women's Sports agency and founder of Equity IX, respectively, discus the history and implications of the House case, a class action lawsuit involving student athletes and the NCAA's violation of antitrust laws. They also explore the financial implications of the NCAA's settlement with student athletes, the potential impact of NCAA's roster cap on student athletes, and the process of student athletes obtaining their NCAA eligibility numbers. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the implications of opting in or out of a settlement, the potential for future Title IX claims, and the need for education and empowerment in sports.