Episode 1011 • • 44:06 - 48:02
1011: Vasectomies & Dogs
Legal Theories on NCAA Rules and Federal Crimes
Sports commentator and lawyer Jay Bilas analyzes the novel legal theory used by federal prosecutors to classify NCAA rule violations as federal crimes. Because many universities receive over $10,000 in federal funding, prosecutors argue that breaking amateurism rules constitutes a victimization of the institution's assets. Bilas suggests that if the NCAA changed its rules regarding player compensation, these actions would no longer be considered criminal.