In this episode of Now It’s Legal, Jim Cavale sits down with UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham to discuss the future of college athletics amid growing legal, economic and structural challenges. Cunningham shares insights on his planned transition from the AD role and the strategic decision to bring in Steve Newmark, a professional with broad business experience. The conversation dives deep into the evolving economic model in college sports, emphasizing the urgent need for enforceable rules, potential for collective bargaining and the consequences of inaction, including the loss of Olympic sports and further institutional disruption. In this episode, Cunningham advocates for a realistic, measured path forward all while highlighting the importance of leadership, collaboration and fresh perspectives in solving the challenges facing college athletics today.

In this episode of Now It’s Legal, Jim Cavale sits down with UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham to discuss the future of college athletics amid growing legal, economic and structural challenges. Cunningham shares insights on his planned transition from the AD role and the strategic decision to bring in Steve Newmark, a professional with broad business experience. The conversation dives deep into the evolving economic model in college sports, emphasizing the urgent need for enforceable rules, potential for collective bargaining and the consequences of inaction, including the loss of Olympic sports and further institutional disruption. In this episode, Cunningham advocates for a realistic, measured path forward all while highlighting the importance of leadership, collaboration and fresh perspectives in solving the challenges facing college athletics today.

Bubba Cunningham - Now It's Legal with Jim Cavale - S3E6

In July 2021, NIL forever changed the trajectory of college athletics. It’s been a long time coming as the NCAA has long needed changes like NIL, the transfer portal, revenue sharing and other benefits for college athletes.We introduce to you the Now It’s Legal podcast. Join us as we discuss the industry that holds the hearts of millions of fans who want to understand where its trajectory is heading. We are talking to those who are invested in and affected by NIL including: Former and current college athletes, presidents and head coaches, broadcasters and media personalities, investors and more. This is just the beginning of NIL and what it means for the future of college athletics.Host Jim Cavale is a former college athlete and entrepreneur who has become an advocate for young athletes across the country. In 2017, he created the INFLCR app that allowed athletes to build their brand on social media, and in 2021, evolved into the NIL management technology for more than 100,000 athletes across 200 college athletic programs. INFLCR has since been acquired by sports tech titan, Teamworks.In 2023, Jim founded <a href="http://athletes.org/">Athletes.org</a> which which is the players association for college athletes to negotiate the best terms for their college athletics experience. AO provides its member athletes with a free membership, empowering them with a voice, on demand support, and group licensing income in the same ways that professional league associations do for their member athletes.Tune in to a new episode every Wednesday and join in on the conversation on social with @nowitslegalpod and @jimcavale.

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In July 2021, NIL forever changed the trajectory of college athletics. It’s been a long time coming as the NCAA has long needed changes like NIL, the transfer portal, revenue sharing and other benefits for college athletes. We introduce to you the Now It’s Legal podcast. Join us as we discuss the industry that holds the hearts of millions of fans who want to understand where its trajectory is heading. We are talking to those who are invested in and affected by NIL including: Former and current college athletes, presidents and head coaches, broadcasters and media personalities, investors and more. This is just the beginning of NIL and what it means for the future of college athletics. Host Jim Cavale is a former college athlete and entrepreneur who has become an advocate for young athletes across the country. In 2017, he created the INFLCR app that allowed athletes to build their brand on social media, and in 2021, evolved into the NIL management technology for more than 100,000 athletes across 200 college athletic programs. INFLCR has since been acquired by sports tech titan, Teamworks. In 2023, Jim founded Athletes.org which which is the players association for college athletes to negotiate the best terms for their college athletics experience. AO provides its member athletes with a free membership, empowering them with a voice, on demand support, and group licensing income in the same ways that professional league associations do for their member athletes. Tune in to a new episode every Wednesday and join in on the conversation on social with @nowitslegalpod and @jimcavale.

In July 2021, NIL forever changed the trajectory of college athletics. It’s been a long time coming as the NCAA has long needed changes like NIL, the transfer portal, revenue sharing and other benefits for college athletes.We introduce to you the Now It’s Legal podcast. Join us as we discuss the industry that holds the hearts of millions of fans who want to understand where its trajectory is heading. We are talking to those who are invested in and affected by NIL including: Former and current college athletes, presidents and head coaches, broadcasters and media personalities, investors and more. This is just the beginning of NIL and what it means for the future of college athletics.Host Jim Cavale is a former college athlete and entrepreneur who has become an advocate for young athletes across the country. In 2017, he created the INFLCR app that allowed athletes to build their brand on social media, and in 2021, evolved into the NIL management technology for more than 100,000 athletes across 200 college athletic programs. INFLCR has since been acquired by sports tech titan, Teamworks.In 2023, Jim founded <a href="http://athletes.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Athletes.org</a> which which is the players association for college athletes to negotiate the best terms for their college athletics experience. AO provides its member athletes with a free membership, empowering them with a voice, on demand support, and group licensing income in the same ways that professional league associations do for their member athletes.Tune in to a new episode every Wednesday and join in on the conversation on social with @nowitslegalpod and @jimcavale.

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