Here are some headlines from HUSKERMAX.com;
– The NCAA Board of Directors approved one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics Wednesday, clearing the way for nearly a half-million athletes to start earning money based on their fame and celebrity without fear of endangering their eligibility or putting their school in jeopardy of violating amateurism rules that have stood for decades. The move effectively suspends NCAA restrictions on payments to athletes for things such as sponsorship deals, online endorsements and personal appearances. it applies to all three divisions or some 460,000 athletes. The NCAA will also allow athletes to enter into agreements with agents, though all athletes are expected to keep their school informed of any and all NIL arrangements.
– Runza has jumped into the NIL arena with a promotion offer to in-state college athletes.
– Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard and former NU president Hank Bounds say they won’t be candidates for Nebraska’s A.D. job.
Will Bednar and Landon Sims combined on a one-hitter as Mississippi State won their first national championship with a 9-0 victory over Vanderbilt in the deciding third game of the College World Series finals Wednesday night at T.D. Ameritrade Park in Omaha.
Legion Baseball Results & Schedules:
Runza Seniors
– Wednesday
– vs. North Platte @ Memorial Field – Lost 6-5
Post 52 Juniors
– Wednesday
– vs. North Platte @ Memorial Field – Won 7-2
– Thursday @ Ryder Park in GI (Grand Island/Hastings Tourney)
– vs. Fremont – 1:30
– Friday @ Duncan Field in Hastings (Grand Island/Hastings Tourney)
– vs. North Star – 12:15
– vs. Creighton Prep – 2:30
– Saturday @ Ryder Park in GI (Grand Island/Hastings Tourney)
– vs. Beatrice – 10:00
Jersey Seniors
– Wednesday
– @ Aurora – Lost 3-2
– Friday/Sunday (Jerseys Tourney @ Memorial Field)
Five Points Juniors
– Wednesday
– @ Aurora – Lost 10-7
